"During that particularly rough stretch in the standings, the Capitals have owned 54.6 percent of shot attempts, 55.7 percent of expected goals, 55.9 percent of scoring chances, and 53.7 percent of high-danger chances at five-on-five. They rank no lower than sixth in the league in any of those marks over that span. For comparison's sake, the Boston Bruins, who are 8-2 in their last 10 games, have garnered just 47.9 percent of five-on-five expected goals in their games."
"The issue is obviously still special teams and a lack of consistent goal scoring. The Devils went 1-for-3 on their power play, leaving the Capitals with a 72.9 percent effective penalty kill this season, which ranks 28th in the league. The Caps did not score a power-play goal on their one opportunity, leaving with the 30th-ranked power play at 14.6 percent effectiveness."
"Connor McMichael was a bright spot in the loss as he seemed to finally wake up once moved back onto the wing. He snapped a nine-game goalless streak and had points (1g, 1a) on both of the Capitals' goals in the game. He fired four shots on goal, which is his second-highest single-season total this season. The Capitals need much more out of him."
The Washington Capitals have a 2-6-2 record over their last 10 games despite controlling 54.6 percent of shot attempts, 55.7 percent of expected goals, 55.9 percent of scoring chances, and 53.7 percent of high-danger chances at five-on-five. Special teams remain a major problem: the penalty kill is 72.9 percent (28th in the league) and the power play is 14.6 percent (30th). The Devils beat the Capitals 3-2 in a shootout, with New Jersey going 1-for-3 on the power play. Connor McMichael contributed a goal and an assist after moving back to the wing. Alex Ovechkin scored his 902nd career goal to tie the game.
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