A move to home ice didn't change the outcome for the Washington Capitals as they lost their second straight game to start the shortened 2013 NHL season. Washington was outplayed once again and fell to the Winnipeg Jets 4-2.
The Caps have now been outscored 10-5 in just two games.
Things started positive, with Matt Hendricks scoring at 10:02 on assists from Nicklas Backstrom and Alexander Ovechkin to give the Caps the early lead. However, Evander Kane found the back of the net just two minutes later and Winnipeg never looked back, adding an Andrew Ladd goal less than four minutes before the first intermission to go up by a goal.
Winnipeg dominated the second period, taking advantage of defensive mistakes by Washington and out-shooting the Caps by a margin of 20-9.
For the game, the Jets out-shot the Caps 39-34.
The Capitals, just as they did in the opening game against Tampa Bay, were hurt by penalties. The Jets converted on two of four power play opportunities.
Washington was given four power plays, but only scored once. Troy Brouwer found the net on a late power play in the third period.
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Washington Capitals: Caps Drop Second Straight, Fall to Winnipeg 4-2
January 22nd, 2013 by Barry Leonard Leave a reply »
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