"They hit everything that moved, they moved the puck quicker, they controlled play at five-on-five, and...they could not finish their chances. The Caps owned 62.8 percent of the score-adjusted expected goals, but almost got burned by a few really bad bounces because they didn't go up by more goals when they should have. The team is in desperate need of one or two elite finishers, as they have been since before the season began. Ay, caramba."
"Nic Dowd felt like he paved the way to this win, throwing two big hits and then scoring the game-opening goal on the same shift. He finished with six total hits in the game, which led the team. Dowd also scored the game-winner in the shootout, his first-ever shootout goal on just his third career attempt. His first two attempts came while with the Los Angeles Kings during the 2016-17 season."
"Dylan Strome was also a major catalyst in the win, recording two points (1g, 1a). He has a team-leading 21 points (9g, 12a) in his last 21 games. The team was at its best with Strome on the ice five-on-five, posting positive differentials in shot attempts (+9), shots (+6), goals (+2), scoring chances (+6), and high-danger chances (+3)."
Washington Capitals defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in a shootout after a game marked by physical play, quicker puck movement, and five-on-five control. The team owned 62.8 percent of the score-adjusted expected goals but repeatedly failed to finish high-quality chances and nearly suffered from several bad bounces. Nic Dowd led the team with six hits, scored the game-opening goal, and netted the shootout winner. Dylan Strome contributed a goal and an assist and posted strong five-on-five metrics. Alex Ovechkin recorded the primary assist on Strome's go-ahead goal. Jakob Chychrun assisted on all three Capitals goals.
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