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Capitals 8-1 Blues (Nov 9, 2024) Game Recap

Capitals 8-1 Blues (Nov 9, 2024) Game Recap

Capitals Start Fast with 3 Goals in the First

The Washington Capitals got off to a fast start against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night, scoring three goals in the first period. Conor Sheary got the scoring started just 1:22 into the game, and Evgeny Kuznetsov followed up with two more in the period. The Capitals outshot the Blues 15-5 in the first, and Braden Holtby made 10 saves.

The Blues started to get things going in the second period, with a goal from Brayden Schenn. But Washington responded quickly with a power-play goal from T.J. Oshie. The Blues managed to get one more goal, from Kyle Clifford, but the Capitals added two more of their own in the third period, including an empty-net goal from Jakub Vrana. The Capitals outshot the Blues 35-23 in the win.

Ovechkin Stays Hot

Alex Ovechkin continued his hot start to the season, with three assists in the win over the Blues. Ovechkin has six points in his last three games, and he leads the Capitals with 10 points on the season. Ovechkin also had seven shots on goal in the game and was a +2 on the night.

Holtby Gets the Win

Holtby made 22 saves in the win over the Blues, and he is now 3-0-0 on the season. Holtby has a 1.67 goals against average and a .938 save percentage on the season. He has been one of the best goalies in the league over the past few seasons, and he is a big reason for the Capitals' success.

Capitals Improve to 5-1-0

The Capitals improved to 5-1-0 on the season with their win over the Blues. The Capitals are one of the hottest teams in the league, and they are currently in first place in the Metropolitan Division. The Capitals have a tough schedule coming up, but they are playing very well and they should continue to be one of the best teams in the league.

Three Stars

1. Conor Sheary 2. Evgeny Kuznetsov 3. Alex Ovechkin