T.J. Oshie was moved up to the top line for the Capitals as Tom Wilson was moved down to the second line. The Capitals, who lead the series 2-1, have gotten nine points from the top line of Ovechkin, Backstrom and Wilson over the first three games. “[He’s] a young defenseman that has got size and really good stick detail, understands the game,” Reirden said. The Capitals’ bottom-six forwards have combined for one goal — an empty-net tally from Eller that came in the Capitals’ 4-2 Game 1 win. Last postseason, the Capitals’ bottom-six forwards accounted for 23 even-strength goals in 24 playoff games.

Source: Washington Post April 17, 2019 20:51 UTC