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The last time the Caps were in LA, they had what was probably one of their worst performances of the 2024-25 campaign in a 3-0 loss. Returning to the scene of the crime tonight, the Caps seemed determined to put memories of that last trip out west behind them and instead put together an almost identical game to the last time these two tangled back in DC a few weeks ago. They matched a very defensive-minded LA team with equally tight play, got some opportunistic scoring, and picked up a big win.
Plus: We should probably check outside and see if there are any pigs flying through the air because the Caps’ power play looked…good? AND scored? Just a great play all around on the opening tally but especially from Ryan Leonard, who made a great pass through the crease to find a wide-open Tom Wilson. As for Wilson, well, the dude just can’t stop putting up points.
Minus: The Caps played a great first period and scored the only goal of the frame – just a great way to start a road game. Unfortunately they seemed to forget their game a little bit in the second, where they let the Kings find their legs, start putting on offensive pressure, and get the game-tying tally.
Caps Player of the Game: Another very strong game for Logan Thompson, but we’ll give this to Tom Wilson, who just continues to be an absolute menace in the best possible way. Quite the run for the big man.
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