At 3 p.m. Monday, it became official: The Washington Capitals had their team. Given the New York Islanders’ 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, the Capitals have tied New York in points (79) atop the Metropolitan Division, but the Islanders have played two fewer games. The Capitals finally recorded their first shot on goal 10:08 into the game, which prompted some sarcastic cheers from the home crowd. [As trade deadline passes, Capitals content to defend Stanley Cup with current roster]The Capitals poured it on in the second period. This game got Oshie to 20 goals — he is the team’s second-leading goal scorer — and Connolly’s 16 goals are a career high.

Source: Washington Post February 27, 2019 02:48 UTC