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00:00:09Hi everybody, it's James Zabalski for EA Sports, two teams that do not like each other set to
00:00:15collide in this Eastern Conference clash. The officials there at center and I think we are
00:00:24about to get this one underway. The Capitals win the opening face-off and we are underway
00:00:30with this one. St. Petersburg's got control right now from the right end. From the right
00:00:36side and up the middle. Takes the puck into the corner of the offensive end. Picked up
00:00:42around the wall by Carlson. Oh, look at this. Big hit and that frees up possession. Pajals
00:00:53slugging the puck. Here's a short pass to Fabry. St. Petersburg's got the puck along the wall.
00:01:04Big time hit and that had some hot sights on it. It certainly did, James. I mean, it was thunderous.
00:01:10You can see the whole bench light up with that hit. It's timely and it also generates a ton
00:01:15of momentum for his team. Cup grab by Samula. And he passes it up ahead to Pajal. Knocks the puck
00:01:23away on the open ice. Loses his balance on the play. Gaining steam here on the attack. Thus
00:01:32glove by Thompson. Stores! And a fender put it into his own head!
00:01:44James, how surprised do you think the goaltender is? He just spins around and tries to clear
00:01:49the puck and he fires it past the tender.
00:02:04St. Petersburg's top to play. Look at that. A quick goal here. Just minutes in. Well, it's all about getting
00:02:10the start that you want, James. And that doesn't always mean a goal. It means
00:02:13being heavy in on the forecheck, establishing pressure, capitalizing on their opportunity. That's a bonus. And they do it early
00:02:19in the frame.
00:02:20Beautiful read in the defensive end by Dubois. And now it's over to Protus. The Bears gain possession. Quick pass
00:02:31across to Oval Kubele.
00:02:32He scores! Vladimir Tarasenko!
00:02:47The goaltender isn't gonna like this. Anytime you lose the puck down low and you turn it over, you don't
00:02:52allow
00:02:52your goaltender or your coverage to get to position. This is a tough one. He's unable to get set and
00:02:57he gets beat down low.
00:03:21Washington's even things up. And Cheryl, given how early it is in this game, I like the direction it's going.
00:03:25Yeah, it's a jarring start, right? You wind up behind the eight ball right away. It's not the start that
00:03:29you would have wanted, but your response is key.
00:03:31You've got to have your veteran leadership stand up. You've got to find a way to assert yourself.
00:03:34Oh, my God!
00:03:36And with that strike, they've got him dropped!
00:03:39Well, I really like their game tonight. I mean, you always have to manage the ebbs and flows. When you
00:03:43grind away and you continue to trust the process,
00:03:45you get opportunity, and they converted on it.
00:03:49Well, the shooter does a great job of recognizing how much room is available in the net, but it's all
00:03:54about the goaltender.
00:03:55He drops to that butterfly position and isn't able to get his glove hand up quick enough.
00:04:12St. Petersburg's got in front by a goal here in the first.
00:04:15Well, I really like the way they competed here, James. They get the go-ahead goal, but they've got to
00:04:18find a way to continue to attack.
00:04:20You've got to play with killer instinct, especially when there's so much time left.
00:04:25The Capitals win the face-off.
00:04:28And he sidestacks the pick there.
00:04:30Stopped by the goaltender.
00:04:32It really is amazing to watch him maintain possession of this puck while his opponent is on and out.
00:04:37He meets the goalie, but can't keep the post!
00:04:41The Capitals bend, showing some frustration there as they hit the post.
00:04:45Listen, when you're only down in the game by a little bit, you have to find a way to claw
00:04:48your rebound in.
00:04:49A perfect chance right there to give them some momentum.
00:04:54And he dodges the poke kick there!
00:04:57St. Petersburg's got it in the row zone.
00:05:02Moves it to Stinland.
00:05:07Ticked along the wall by D'Angelo.
00:05:10Dishes it off!
00:05:12Denied by the defender.
00:05:14Tries to get the puck over to Wilson.
00:05:19The Bears gain possession along the wall.
00:05:24And that's picked off in the neutral zone by Noy.
00:05:29Oh, he paves it over!
00:05:31And he's got that one!
00:05:33Sometimes we have no time to think to make these types of saves.
00:05:36I mean, there's no hesitation here.
00:05:37Just simply reaction to be able to make it.
00:05:39Gets the club on it!
00:05:41In front of the net, the goaltender covers up for a whistle on the play.
00:05:46St. Petersburg's halfway through the season, James, and they're looking at a losing record.
00:05:50And it isn't pretty.
00:05:51You know, it's not where they want it to be at the beginning of the season.
00:05:53But they want it to end differently.
00:05:55If they're going to do that, they may need to make some acquisitions, some call-ups.
00:05:59But nonetheless, they're going to have to figure out a way to get it done together.
00:06:03And it drops the loose puck and he's still alone!
00:06:05And a penalty's coming up on the play!
00:06:08He's ahead of the pack here.
00:06:10Off to the races and he gets taken down from behind.
00:06:12And that's going to be a penalty shot tripping all day long.
00:06:24Bovilliers got the puck and here he comes!
00:06:27Quick shot!
00:06:28Makes the save on the penalty shot!
00:06:30Well, this is huge.
00:06:31This gives momentum to your team at a critical jump shot.
00:06:34Just making yourself as big as possible.
00:06:36He tracks it perfectly and makes the save.
00:06:40Washington's still down here in the first, despite the multiple scoring opportunities.
00:06:49Strong's won the face-off and now let's see what they can do.
00:06:54Morazic's going to hang on for a whistle.
00:06:58The goaltender, they have to have talent.
00:07:00They have to have mobility.
00:07:01They have to be able to track the puck.
00:07:03But they have to have a willingness to find it and fight for any second shot.
00:07:07And that's exactly what happens here.
00:07:08Out battling, out willing, and you make the save.
00:07:13Inching closer to the midway mark of the period.
00:07:16St. Petersburg's got a slim lead.
00:07:18They lead it 2-1.
00:07:20The Capitals take possession off the face-off.
00:07:23And that goes off the player.
00:07:25Quick pass to Cullard.
00:07:27Here they come on the attack.
00:07:31Handles the puck at the point.
00:07:34Oh, and some smooth skin to lose the defender there.
00:07:36And he takes a shot.
00:07:38Great save by the goaltender, who was in the right place at the right time.
00:07:43Losing a hand from off the wall.
00:07:45From the point.
00:07:46Looks to make something happen.
00:07:47And it makes a save there.
00:07:51And he takes the feed.
00:07:54Shot!
00:07:55And it's turned aside by Thompson.
00:07:58There's the whistle as the goalie hangs on.
00:08:01D'Angelo's been struggling to find offense,
00:08:03and you can certainly feel it in his play.
00:08:06You know, just look at his habits.
00:08:07He's holding on to the puck a little too long.
00:08:09Not taking the shot when he has it.
00:08:10You can sense the frustration during this pointless streak.
00:08:13Unable to reach that one.
00:08:16Good hit to pump about the puck.
00:08:19Boy, that's one way to make space for yourself.
00:08:23Washington's got possession here in the neutral zone.
00:08:26Quick feed to Dubois.
00:08:28Oh, and he lifts.
00:08:30Way on the doorstep.
00:08:31Oh, and he comes.
00:08:32Hides by the opposite.
00:08:34What a fantastic save from a high-danger scoring area, James.
00:08:37And, I mean, he's bailing his team out.
00:08:39They have to do a better job of protecting the middle of the ice.
00:08:42There's the whistle as the clock is closing up.
00:08:45Heron's been letting the land at this point streak.
00:08:47Playing so confident.
00:08:48He knows where he is on the ice.
00:08:50And it just seems that every time he makes his way towards the net,
00:08:52the clock's going in.
00:08:55Dubois has won the face on.
00:08:58Washington's looking to break out.
00:09:02Shakes off the coverage.
00:09:04Shot!
00:09:05Oh, it stays out!
00:09:07He's got one!
00:09:12Pucks said down the ice.
00:09:14We'll get an icing.
00:09:19The Capitals have been the busier team offensively with scoring chances,
00:09:23but they still trail in the first.
00:09:27St. Petersburg's got the win off that draw.
00:09:30Huge win by the center to give his team an opportunity to get out of the zone after a critical
00:09:35icing.
00:09:36Stumped on the plate away!
00:09:38What a save he made there!
00:09:39Well, I love how he challenged the shooter on this, James.
00:09:42He didn't sit back in his net.
00:09:43He came right out to the top of the paint and said,
00:09:46you're going to beat me.
00:09:47You've got to find room.
00:09:59That's the halfway mark of this period.
00:10:02It's 2-1.
00:10:10That's the halfway mark of this period.
00:10:14It's 2-1.
00:10:16Loses the covers there.
00:10:19And that's knocked away by Lazard.
00:10:22He carries the puck up along the wing.
00:10:25He knows he's only one goal away from his next milestone.
00:10:29That's why he's possessing the puck tonight.
00:10:31Thompson's opted to hang on to the puck for a face-off.
00:10:37See if we can pick up some momentum again here as the face-off is ready to go.
00:10:45The Capitals come up with a defensive zone draw.
00:10:51Gets the puck in deep.
00:10:54St. Petersburg's got the puck behind the net.
00:10:57Taken by Lazard.
00:11:00Gains the zone through the middle.
00:11:02Moves around along the half wall.
00:11:04From behind the net.
00:11:07Moves it quickly over to Kapanen.
00:11:10The Capitals get a hold of the puck in their own end.
00:11:14They put the puck into the offensive end.
00:11:18Slides the puck over.
00:11:19And here's the pass to Struble.
00:11:21More on one with the goaltender.
00:11:24Oh, what a save on the play!
00:11:27He's doing absolutely everything he can to keep his team in this game, James.
00:11:31Unbelievable save.
00:11:34Here's a shot!
00:11:35Plus save and he handles it with ease.
00:11:38And they'll cover it up, forcing a stoppage in play.
00:11:43Remember this save, James.
00:11:44I mean, if they come back in this one and tie it up, it'll come back down to this one.
00:11:49Just the timing of this save and how impeccable it was.
00:12:06Play resumes here as he wins the draw inside the offensive zone.
00:12:10Comes up with a stop.
00:12:14Let's go, James!
00:12:19Let's go!
00:12:20Too much contact and couldn't hang onto the puck.
00:12:26Nice job to escape the zone.
00:12:30Washington's in now.
00:12:32And he avoids a poke check with some great edge work.
00:12:35Goal serve!
00:12:36And the goaltender grabs that one for a whistle to try to slow things down here.
00:12:43Horacek's tracking the puck extremely well right now.
00:12:45Just have a look at that last save.
00:12:47To be able to get in front of that puck, to be able to keep it out of the net.
00:12:51Outstanding performance by him on that last one.
00:13:00The Capitals have had more shots, more scoring chances here in the first, and yet they still find themselves trailing
00:13:06late in the opening frame.
00:13:09Pushes it across to the lock.
00:13:12Inside the offensive end now, down the left.
00:13:16Huge steal on his own end.
00:13:18When you play the game differently, depending on the situation, when you're, you gotta know it, and you gotta game
00:13:23manage, and you gotta puck manage, that turnover, coach isn't gonna like that one at all.
00:13:29St. Petersburg's got the puck against the boards.
00:13:34Tries to feed it over to Pahal.
00:13:38Tries to the sweet spot.
00:13:40Covers it up, and we'll get a stoppage in play.
00:13:47Here in the late going of the frame, it's 2-1.
00:13:53Downs want it in their own end.
00:13:55And now he passes it to Roy.
00:13:59Tosses it to Oleson.
00:14:01Works it across to Leonard.
00:14:04Washington's got the puck on the defensive end.
00:14:07And now he passes it up to Dow.
00:14:10Takes the puck at the point.
00:14:13He pulled the trigger.
00:14:15St. Petersburg's gained possession along the boards.
00:14:20Slides it across.
00:14:22Slides it diagonally to Roy.
00:14:24The Capitals are on the attack.
00:14:29St. Petersburg's got a hold of it against the wall.
00:14:33Oh, the thievery coming up with the puck on the play.
00:14:38And it's a quick pass to Barron.
00:14:41And he takes the feed.
00:14:43And a great seed!
00:14:46And a bad pass, and they'll be forced to start all over again outside the offensive end.
00:14:54Huge play in his own end to come up with the puck.
00:14:58One-timers!
00:15:02And that's intercepted in the defensive end.
00:15:07Well, the play might come to an end for a few minutes at the end of this period, but the
00:15:11coaching never stops.
00:15:12I'm sure there'll be a few messages and a few words, and we'll be back with period number two in
00:15:17no time.
00:15:18When the hockey wins, using $10 off and rocks.
00:15:21When the hockey wins, bring your tickets to $80 for you.
00:15:24The tickets for a new watch with $10 off when you get a purchase for $50 or more.
00:15:30Tickets must be released within the week of the day.
00:19:59Graff's going to leave the game here, James, and not sure if he'll be back.
00:20:02The reason being is he was hit in the head, and you can certainly see that he looks almost
00:20:06dazed, so they'll have to enforce some protocols to make sure he's ready to go if he does come
00:20:10back.
00:20:10And I think what we're going to do.
00:20:12And I think what we know now from a societal standpoint, the head injuries, I mean, this
00:20:15is a very, very concerning issue for them.
00:20:30He's going to be right back.
00:20:46He's going to be right back.
00:20:46He's going to be right back.
00:20:48He's going to be right back.
00:20:48A lot of the time, you've got to get net front if you want to get a goal here, James,
00:20:51and perfect
00:20:52timing with hand-eye coordination to be able to redirect that puck, and the goaltender doesn't
00:20:56know where it is, and he finds the back of the net.
00:21:05St. Petersburg's now up by two here in the second.
00:21:08They've really pushed the pace this entire game, James.
00:21:11It's going to be a question as to whether they can really close it out, and their first
00:21:14two strides have been urgent.
00:21:15That tells me they've been prepared right from puck drop.
00:21:18And that's a great defensive heads-up to force the turnover.
00:21:22The Capitals are doing a great job of anticipating the play, and that's why the puck is on their stick.
00:21:27They're intercepting pucks all game long.
00:21:30They've got to make good on them.
00:21:31They've got to transfer, head north, and start cashing in.
00:21:34Here they come on the rush.
00:21:36Kick-toes around the function.
00:21:38Turns it away.
00:21:40That's a great save, but the goaltender had to get out to the top of his crease, take away
00:21:44all the ice, and make himself as big as possible.
00:21:46The Capitals can't afford to get rattled here early in this second period.
00:21:50They've had more shots on goal, yet they still trail.
00:21:54Colters it!
00:21:55Got eyes on the play!
00:21:58Karazic's had a solid night between the pipes, James.
00:22:01I mean, he's done everything he could to stop the puck, as indicated by his save percentage,
00:22:04but his team has also been really strong.
00:22:06Got the confidence of their netminder, and they've created a ton of opportunities.
00:22:10Still plenty of time left in this frame.
00:22:14St. Petersburg's been the better team here over the last few minutes, increasing their lead to two.
00:22:20Tries to get the puck to Kapanen.
00:22:22Here we go!
00:22:23A lot of rush here!
00:22:27Washington's got a hold of it along the wall.
00:22:29Here's a shrug pass to Struble.
00:22:31But they're driving right to the front!
00:22:33And the shot dies in the traffic jam!
00:22:37And not much on that one!
00:22:39Volvilliers got it along the boards.
00:22:42Shakes off the defender with some nifty moves.
00:22:45Nowhere for that shot to go through.
00:22:49Here he is in close!
00:22:50And a huge stop by the goaltender at point-blank range.
00:22:55Well, that shot came quick, and it was right out front.
00:22:57He had to be sharp.
00:22:58He'd be right on it to show his brilliant reflexes.
00:23:03On the attack along the boards.
00:23:08He's it up for the blue line!
00:23:10Answered the cold air.
00:23:12The Bears team controlled the puck against the rail.
00:23:15Hands down, feet after that hit.
00:23:18No stick save by the goaltender.
00:23:20He's got a piece of that one to slide away with the drink.
00:23:23You know, before the night is done,
00:23:25I need to find a way to get one of these hats
00:23:28that the organization was handing out to fans here
00:23:31in this promotion this evening,
00:23:32because I'm a hat guy.
00:23:34I have got quite the collection,
00:23:36and I need one of these tonight.
00:23:38So, some priority here before this thing wraps up, too.
00:23:42Here he is on the tip!
00:23:44Changing directions,
00:23:45but he's right there for the point stop!
00:23:49Washington's got the puck at center!
00:23:53Moves it to Carlsen!
00:23:57That's a solid hit!
00:23:59And it's a much-needed whistle
00:24:01for the injured player who's down on the ice.
00:24:05Oh, James, he took a huge hit there.
00:24:07We'll have to have another look at that one,
00:24:09but looks like he's having a hard time getting up.
00:24:17Cartier's heading down the tunnel, James,
00:24:19and this does not look good,
00:24:20as he is laboring, grabbing his arm.
00:24:23So, it's definitely an upper body injury.
00:24:25We'll just have to stay in tune with the medical staff
00:24:27to see if there's any updates.
00:24:29Something to definitely monitor going forward here.
00:24:32Stopped by the goaltender!
00:24:34Goaltender covers up.
00:24:35We've got a stoppage in play.
00:24:39Inching closer to the midway mark of this period.
00:24:43St. Petersburg's got a 3-1 lead.
00:24:46Puck is dropped, and he wins the draw here in the defensive zone.
00:24:50Quick pass to Pahol.
00:24:52And that pass goes off a stick.
00:24:55Turns the puck over.
00:24:57Great read defensively there.
00:24:59Stops that one right with the team logo in the chest.
00:25:06The centermen glide into position.
00:25:14Herrick's won the draw and they're on the attack.
00:25:17And he takes the pass.
00:25:19Takes the shot!
00:25:20And they'll get a breather as the goaltender covers it up.
00:25:23And the challenge is accepted!
00:25:45And he drops the hammer to end this one.
00:25:48It's an emotional game.
00:25:49And sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
00:25:52Whether it's standing up for yourself or for a teammate.
00:25:54And that one's gonna end right there with that last punch.
00:25:59Not difficult to see who won that fight.
00:26:02The W goes the road team all the way.
00:26:08Fair to say that was a rather spirited affair on the ice.
00:26:12Looks like both teams have cooled their jets.
00:26:14And here's the upcoming face-off.
00:26:18And they win the defensive zone face-off.
00:26:24And that's some great pressure in the offensive end by Palat.
00:26:27Gets control of the puck here at his own end.
00:26:30Oh, man, the answer on that one!
00:26:32Long down here.
00:26:34Scooped up along the wall by Lazard.
00:26:38The Capitals have a hold of it in the defensive zone.
00:26:42Here they come on the attack.
00:26:44And a pro-chick knocks the puck away.
00:26:48And forces a huge turnover here with the steal.
00:26:52Takes the pass on the left wing.
00:26:54From the point they take control of it.
00:26:56And took the one out of the net!
00:27:03Let's have a look at that last hit.
00:27:04I mean, that was absolutely huge change.
00:27:07You know that this is a momentum change.
00:27:09And you can see the bench erupt with that one.
00:27:20There's still lots of time left here in this range.
00:27:23St. Petersburg has got a 3-1 lead as they have dominated for the most part in this.
00:27:29Dishes it all
00:27:30Oh, he just got
00:27:32Thundercut
00:27:33Well, he did
00:27:34I mean, closing so quickly
00:27:36No time and space there
00:27:37And just crushes him
00:27:40He's a power forward
00:27:41And part of his game is delivering and executing hits
00:27:44Well, he certainly did there
00:27:45Into the middle of the neutral zone
00:27:49Into the corner of the attacking area
00:27:52Locked
00:27:52And he may have just stopped a goal
00:27:53I think he did, James
00:27:55I mean, you gotta protect the house
00:27:56Especially when it's a great threat shot like that
00:27:58And he finds a way to get in front of that and quick
00:28:01I love that he's controlling what he can control right here
00:28:03And for him, that's imposing his physical will
00:28:06And he really wants to rally the troops
00:28:08He knows they're trailing
00:28:09But it's a spark, right?
00:28:10It's all about a spark and what comes next
00:28:12Past the midway mark in this period
00:28:14It's a two-goal lead we're looking at
00:28:17With the score 3-1
00:28:20Clem Dennings want a big draw on their own end
00:28:24Takes the feed
00:28:26Here's a shot
00:28:27And he turned that one aside
00:28:30Slides the puck to Olsen
00:28:33Directed over to down
00:28:34Off and rush
00:28:36Great use of the stick
00:28:37In the defensive end by Scoogle
00:28:41Here's a chance
00:28:42Trots that puck tight to his chest
00:28:45Scores!
00:28:47He done it in himself
00:28:48And tried to make the save
00:28:50I don't think he knew where it was
00:28:58Oh, that's a really tough goal, James
00:29:00You can see the frustration on his face
00:29:02And the body language
00:29:03Just thinks he lost track of it
00:29:05And found the back of the net
00:29:23St. Petersburg's got to be thinking they don't want this night to end
00:29:27But here we are in the second period
00:29:28And they just continued to find the offense
00:29:31Bowl after four of his shows
00:29:33Yeah, and the point production is spread throughout the entire lineup
00:29:36So what that means is everyone's gaining confidence as this game continues
00:29:39So I gotta feel sorry for their opponent right now
00:29:42They look deflated
00:29:43They look frustrated
00:29:44As they should be
00:29:47Washington's entire team has been real lackluster from the beginning of this game
00:29:50They look still prepared
00:29:51That puck drop
00:29:52And the only saving grace is they have half a game left to try and claw their way back into
00:29:56it
00:29:56Takes a shot
00:29:57And the goaltender comes up with a piece of it to keep it out of the net
00:30:06St. Petersburg's dominated right from the start
00:30:08Their offense clicking on all cylinders
00:30:11And they lead here in the second
00:30:14Washington's got it in the defensive zone
00:30:17Quick pass to McMichael
00:30:19A little great move to sidestep the check
00:30:21And it will stop
00:30:24And that puck leaves the zone
00:30:27Dished on over to Beauvillier
00:30:29At center ice now
00:30:31He grabs the puck
00:30:34St. Petersburg's looking to break out at their own end
00:30:37And now he moves it quickly to Stedland
00:30:40Memphis got it in the defensive zone
00:30:44Uses the boards with the fanpacks
00:30:46Oh they telegraphed the pass and he picks it off
00:30:50Sometimes when you're losing you can get caught up over time here
00:30:54James and this is a product of him mismanaging the puck
00:30:56Sometimes you gotta keep it simple
00:30:58And just get the puck going the other way
00:31:01Moves it in front
00:31:02Great defensive play to pick off the pass
00:31:05Oh look at this
00:31:09Hard hit frees up the puck
00:31:12They've got some momentum here
00:31:15Moves it to the middle
00:31:16And he denies that great opportunity there
00:31:20Big time stop there
00:31:22That's an incredible sequence of saves
00:31:24He is so dialed in
00:31:26But I gotta say
00:31:27Where are the D-boxing out?
00:31:29Crowds control
00:31:30St. Petersburg's got position to the puck
00:31:35They've got numbers here
00:31:39And that's out of reach
00:31:41And out of the offensive zone
00:31:44Here they come
00:31:47Fires it on Nick
00:31:49And he catches that one with the glove
00:31:55Let's reflect on that save again
00:31:56I want to see it
00:31:57Because in real time
00:31:58I thought that puck was going in James
00:32:00He manages to find it
00:32:02That listen
00:32:02You don't make those saves in practice
00:32:04You know why
00:32:04You don't have that level of desperation
00:32:06This is urgency
00:32:07This is instincts
00:32:08And he makes an unbelievable stop
00:32:19St. Petersburg's got to be happy
00:32:20With where their game is at
00:32:21So far tonight
00:32:22As they continue to lean big here
00:32:24Late in the second
00:32:29Stenlund's won the faceoff
00:32:30Here in the offensive zone
00:32:32Long jam is front
00:32:33That's broken up
00:32:36Picked up along the boards
00:32:37By Olofsson
00:32:39Oh look at this
00:32:40Here they come
00:32:41They've got numbers
00:32:42Turned aside with the glove
00:32:44By Marazic
00:32:45And we'll get the whistle
00:32:47After the goaltender hangs on
00:32:51Getting into the later stages
00:32:52Of this period
00:32:53And we've got a 4-1 hockey game
00:32:57Downs won the faceoff
00:32:59Deep inside the offensive zone
00:33:01Can't keep a hold of it
00:33:02Being saved by the goaltender
00:33:05Watching that one
00:33:06Does a great job
00:33:07With some great pushes
00:33:08To get to the top of this piece
00:33:09And make the save
00:33:10From a high danger area
00:33:12And the traffic
00:33:13Neutralizes that threat
00:33:15Carrick's got the puck
00:33:16In his own zone
00:33:24Grabbed along the board
00:33:25By Dowd
00:33:26Gets a hold of the puck
00:33:27Here at his own end
00:33:29And now he moves it to Leonard
00:33:31And a great heads up
00:33:33Defensive play here
00:33:36To the front
00:33:37Feeds it over
00:33:38The Capitals look to start
00:33:40The transition game
00:33:43Some good stick work
00:33:44To force that turnover
00:33:47The puck skips off
00:33:48A piece of that broken stick
00:33:49On the ice
00:33:51Look out
00:33:52Here they come
00:33:53On the attack
00:34:02And that'll bring an end
00:34:03To the second period of play
00:34:05Let's get a clean sheet of ice
00:34:06And come back
00:34:07With the third period next
00:34:24See our website for details
00:34:53Let's get a clean sheet
00:39:26The turnovers, if they're going to get back in this game, James, they're down after two periods because they haven't
00:39:30been able to manage the clock.
00:39:32They've been back on their heels, and they're forcing plays all over the ice.
00:39:35And they're going to be right back, and they're going to be right back.
00:40:00Here's an offensive, and they're going to be right back, and they're going to be right back.
00:40:44They're going to be right back, and they're going to be right back, and they're going to be right back.
00:41:03They're going to be right back, and they're going to be right back, and they're going to be right back.
00:41:30They're going to be right back, and they're going to be right back.
00:41:45And then all of a sudden, they're going to be right back, and then all of a sudden, it gets
00:41:46really busy.
00:41:48But making the big save at the right time is critical.
00:41:51And he has been a foundation, a real strength of this group right now.
00:42:04Officials ready to drop the puck and get things back underway.
00:42:09Washington's won it.
00:42:10Now they're going to attack.
00:42:12Makes the save, and he got a blocker on it.
00:42:15This is a fantastic save, James.
00:42:17He's all over it.
00:42:18What I mean by that is he knows exactly where it is and where it's moving.
00:42:21A reason why he can get squared to it and make the save.
00:42:25Slides the puck across to Chicken.
00:42:29He's got a step.
00:42:31Scores!
00:42:32Quick as a hit to the bridge in the back of the net.
00:42:35Well, you said it quick, James, and he is lightning fast,
00:42:38and he separates himself from the pack every single time and generates these opportunities.
00:42:44What a counterattack and brilliant speed to get on his horse and get in on the breakaway, James.
00:42:49And that momentum, it carries right through on his shot, and he puts it home.
00:43:07Washington's got to dig down and see if they've got a couple more of those on their sticks tonight.
00:43:10If only they could start that way, hey, James.
00:43:12But they need to look to finish with desperation and urgency if they want to give themselves an opportunity to
00:43:19even get their tender out.
00:43:21Moosa quickly over to McMichael.
00:43:26St. Petersburg's got the puck.
00:43:30Carrick's got it along the wing.
00:43:32Beautiful read in the defensive end by McMichael.
00:43:35Moosa quickly over to McMichael, avoids the poke check and maintains possession.
00:43:40Here in the corner, he grabs the puck.
00:43:43Too much congestion blocks the shot.
00:43:46Denies the shooter on that play.
00:43:49The Bears cross the line and gain the zone.
00:43:58Slides it across.
00:44:01Handles the puck.
00:44:03Moves close to the point.
00:44:06Puck scoops up right for Haro.
00:44:08That's blocked.
00:44:10And he stags that one with the claws.
00:44:13Carrick's time in the penalty box is up, and he's got to get back to just finding his place within
00:44:17the game on the ice.
00:44:18And he gets a nice scoring chance right there that needs to give him some confidence.
00:44:21He can play physical, but he's also got to play with his brain.
00:44:27Glenn Denning's got it.
00:44:29Now they'll look to see what they can do with it offensively.
00:44:32And the puck clears the zone.
00:44:33They'll be forced to leave as well.
00:44:36Receives the pass.
00:44:39Scores!
00:44:40They came.
00:44:41They saw it.
00:44:42They took advantage of the rebound and scored.
00:44:48Oh, he burns the goaltender on that one.
00:44:51Picks up the rebound and buries it home.
00:44:53Oh, boy, looks frustrated now.
00:44:54James knows that you've got to redirect that puck to a safe spot.
00:45:18The capitals have suddenly put themselves into striking distance to even things up here in the third.
00:45:23And it's tough when you're on the other side of this.
00:45:25You can feel the wave coming, and you're not sure how to stop it.
00:45:29So they have to find a way to continue the pace.
00:45:32And he scores!
00:45:34And there it is, number 20 on the year.
00:45:38Well, that's a milestone, James.
00:45:39It isn't easy to beat the goaltenders in this league, and he's done it 20 times.
00:45:44The game has so many swings, momentum, and you always look to your leadership to make a difference.
00:45:49And that's exactly what he does when he puts this goal on.
00:45:51He's contagious.
00:45:52He's infectious when it comes to energy.
00:45:54And there's another example.
00:46:10Washington's got the tying goal, and now can they find that go-ahead goal, Cheryl?
00:46:14They continue the momentum.
00:46:15They certainly can.
00:46:17They look like they're playing free, so they're moving their feet.
00:46:20They're being creative, and they're attacking.
00:46:22They're looking to win this game, not just keep it at evens.
00:46:25He takes it to the back.
00:46:26He scores!
00:46:28What a finish!
00:46:30Two parts to this.
00:46:32I mean, he's on a breakaway, so he had to get to the right spot, break away from the pack,
00:46:35and then he's got a finish here, James.
00:46:37I just love the confidence.
00:46:38He was very decisive in his move to be able to put this by the goaltender.
00:46:44Man, is he ever flying, James?
00:46:45It looks like everyone else is in quicksand, and he is moving.
00:46:48He gets on his horse.
00:46:49He's in all alone, one-on-one with the goaltender.
00:46:52He doesn't freak out, he doesn't panic, shows a ton of confidence, and lets that shot rip.
00:47:00Washington's on their way to victory if they can hold down this lead to the rest of the third.
00:47:05Well, it's all about game management, but they can't just sit back and hold on.
00:47:08Otherwise, their opponent, they will look to attack, and they will take advantage.
00:47:11Put them back on their heels.
00:47:13Be in the offensive zone where they can't get an opportunity to attack you.
00:47:17Locked on it, that might be a save.
00:47:19Well, that is a save, James.
00:47:20I don't think the goaltender would have gotten to position in time.
00:47:23He's able to take it away.
00:47:25Takes that one right in the logo.
00:47:27And there's the whistle, giving him a chance to exhale.
00:47:33Washington's got the edge in the shot department.
00:47:35A big reason why they lead here in this third period.
00:47:41Strong's quick stick off the draw wins possession.
00:47:45Oh, he gets a little nasty with that closure.
00:47:48That closure is going to create puck possession.
00:47:50You have to separate body from puck.
00:47:52Coaches love these plays, right?
00:47:54You're not the one that's necessarily going to gain possession, but you're going to create it.
00:47:59Let's have another look at that monster of a hit there, James.
00:48:02You've got to love it.
00:48:02You have to have great timing, and you've got to know when your opponent's vulnerable.
00:48:06Still lots of time left in the period.
00:48:09Washington's got the momentum with a one-goal lead.
00:48:12They'd love to add to that.
00:48:14With the blast!
00:48:16The lane was plugged up, and that shot's blocked.
00:48:19Struble's got it in the defensive end.
00:48:21And that was read perfectly.
00:48:23What a play by Farah Kauri.
00:48:25The Capitals are in a tight game.
00:48:27They've got to start making good on all of those interceptions,
00:48:30where they've been great spots and finding ways to get the puck.
00:48:33They've done a great job defensively, but they've got to convert.
00:48:38The Bears will come in against the wall.
00:48:43St. Petersburg's got the puck.
00:48:46Ambers went out the net, and the traffic jam in front blocks the shot.
00:48:51Puck sails onto the bench, sending a few people ducking.
00:48:55New Jersey's up next, and no love lost between these two sides.
00:48:59It's a few tickets still available, I'm told, so you better get them before they're gone.
00:49:05Carrots won the draw here in the open.
00:49:08Solid hit on the plate!
00:49:10Can't hang on to the biscuit after that.
00:49:15Taken along the wall by Palat.
00:49:18Angles it over to Crotus.
00:49:20And now he tries to get it across to Tarasenko.
00:49:24Putts to the point!
00:49:26Oh, what a stop with the paddle!
00:49:28Here they come on the attack.
00:49:31Scrum along the wall.
00:49:33St. Petersburg's got a hold of the puck now.
00:49:37Scooped up along the wall by Dubois.
00:49:40And a nice take away in the defensive end by Palat.
00:49:44Here's a short pass to Carrot.
00:49:47Sends a pass over.
00:49:51The Capitals gain possession in their own end.
00:49:55St. Petersburg's got the puck here in the open ice.
00:50:00Takes it into the slot!
00:50:02Denies him!
00:50:03Picked up along the boards by Bovillian.
00:50:06Close it to Samoa.
00:50:08Directs it on over to Fabry.
00:50:11Takes the pass.
00:50:17Quick pass to Pahal.
00:50:19It's safe and score!
00:50:21And just like that, we are really looking at the third.
00:50:24Well, it's a new game, isn't it, James?
00:50:27It must be relevant.
00:50:27A lot of credit to the benching staff here.
00:50:30Making sure that they kept their team focused
00:50:32when they were in the hole.
00:50:33And look at them now.
00:50:34They're right back in.
00:50:37I'm really impressed with this play, James.
00:50:38You've got to know where the puck is
00:50:39and where the shot is coming to.
00:50:41And you also have to fight for position.
00:50:43Once you're there with good time,
00:50:44you have to have great hand-eye coordination
00:50:45to be able to tap it and redirect it into the net.
00:50:50St. Petersburg's kicking the clock here
00:50:51in this third period by tying it up.
00:50:54I always find it so interesting, James,
00:50:56and how the game shifts throughout it
00:50:58and at the end of the game,
00:50:59finally there's a sense of urgency
00:51:01and because of it,
00:51:02they're able to capitalize on the scoring chance.
00:51:04The Bears take possession into the defensive end.
00:51:08St. Petersburg's on the attack.
00:51:11Can't get it to go.
00:51:12Picked up by Olofsson.
00:51:14Huck picked up by Dowd.
00:51:27St. Petersburg's going to hold the mittel on the wall.
00:51:34The Bears have it now.
00:51:39Make some space.
00:51:41The Capitals have played the puck from behind the net.
00:51:45And now it's grabbed by Ovechkin.
00:51:49Quick feed to Borobari.
00:51:53Good heads up playing with a back pass.
00:51:56Turns him away.
00:51:58Pabri stick-handling in his own zone.
00:52:03The Capitals have it from their own end.
00:52:07St. Petersburg's gained possession along the board.
00:52:11Here they are on the attack.
00:52:13Into the corner now.
00:52:16Pass back to the clock.
00:52:18Clay is whistled dead as the puck goes up and over.
00:52:25Here in the late goings of the period,
00:52:27the next goal could be a big one as we are tied.
00:52:34The Capitals start with the puck to the road end.
00:52:37Picked up along the wall by Roy.
00:52:43Wilson's going to have to keep his head up, James.
00:52:45I mean, he caused that injury on a hometown player,
00:52:47and the crowd is frustrated,
00:52:48and they're booing every time he touches the puck.
00:52:51Oh, great play to sidestep the poke ship.
00:52:56Getting a little too physical to maintain possession.
00:53:00Washington's got a hold of the puck through the center.
00:53:05Along the right wing, they enter the attacking area.
00:53:08Center to the offensive zone.
00:53:11Less than a minute to go now here in regulation.
00:53:15The Capitals gain control of the puck against the wall.
00:53:21Taked away in the offensive end.
00:53:23This is just a great active stick,
00:53:25and the key to this is your timing.
00:53:27You want to make sure that you know exactly where that puck is
00:53:29and that you can get it in time.
00:53:31It's kind of a bit of a sneak attack
00:53:32to be able to disrupt the play.
00:53:34Sends the pass over.
00:53:37Across the point.
00:53:39And there's the save.
00:53:44Cuts to the front.
00:53:45Oh, to Mesa with the foul save.
00:53:48The great ace,
00:53:49Dorentra is taken away from the inner slot
00:53:52because he's so aggressive
00:53:53and gets to the top of his crease.
00:53:55And he slides it quickly to barrel.
00:53:57And there's the whistle, icing the call.
00:54:03Jurassic's last save was outstanding.
00:54:05He knew exactly where that puck was going to go.
00:54:07That's anticipation at its finest
00:54:09to be able to get to the right spot
00:54:10and know where that puck is coming from
00:54:11and make a high-grade ace save.
00:54:21A critical draw here.
00:54:28And they win the offensive zone.
00:54:30A face-off, and here we go.
00:54:32Huck possession right off the draw, James,
00:54:34against the very tired group
00:54:36who just iced the puck
00:54:37leads to an opportunity.
00:54:40This is a face-off.
00:54:42They'll definitely want to win
00:54:43here inside the offensive zone.
00:54:48Strange.
00:54:49We're on the face-off.
00:54:50And now let's see what they can do.
00:54:52And an item there.
00:54:54There.
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00:55:21Come on.
00:55:24Come on.
00:55:38Come on.
00:55:40Come on.
00:55:41Come on.
00:55:43They can't take this.
00:55:53Let's go.
00:56:14One will win, one will lose.
00:56:17Overtime will tell the story.
00:56:20Social media is buzzing with who's going to be the OT hero.
00:56:24It is underway.
00:56:26Oh, there's it.
00:56:27Oh, what a kick save.
00:56:29Tremendous athleticism on the play.
00:56:31Well, a nice save by the goaltender, and even better,
00:56:34is that he redirects the puck to the corner to safety.
00:56:36And the pass is redirected.
00:56:38The capitals have it now.
00:56:40He might have a step here.
00:56:42All alone.
00:56:44Oh, what a save and a play on here at OT.
00:56:48You don't get many opportunities to be the overtime hero, James.
00:56:52You cannot believe that he missed this one.
00:56:55D'Angelo's going to the box for tripping.
00:56:58So frustrating to take a penalty in overtime
00:57:00with the game-winning goal looming.
00:57:02Now the A-team penalty killers have to come out and do a job.
00:57:12And with the call, it's now a four-on-three man advantage
00:57:15with plenty of time here.
00:57:17Well, when you're an offensive player,
00:57:19there's no better situation to be in here, James.
00:57:22The power play is on the ice in overtime.
00:57:25Who's going to get the game winner?
00:57:27Strong use of the body that goes to the front loose.
00:57:30And he sends the puck across.
00:57:32Oh, what a stick!
00:57:33And he denies it with a monstrous save here in overtime!
00:57:38Moves it quickly over to Dubois.
00:57:41And some smart heads off the fence of play by Sterling.
00:57:47Feeds the puck to Dubois.
00:57:50The Capitals cross the blue line and are on the attack.
00:57:53Looking to end it!
00:57:54And he comes up with a huge save!
00:57:58There's the whistle as the puck stopper lets to hang on.
00:58:03Power play set to roll on
00:58:05as the setters get ready for the face-off.
00:58:13The Bears win the draw.
00:58:16Struble's moving the puck through his own zone.
00:58:22The Capitals gain control of the puck.
00:58:26And now they look to make something happen to the neutral zone.
00:58:31Who's the puck?
00:58:33All smart heads off play to put that one away.
00:58:36And a great scene!
00:58:38Morazic's going to hang on to the puck for a whistle.
00:58:44Carrots gliding in for the face-off
00:58:46as this penalty kill will continue.
00:58:53And they take possession here in the offensive zone
00:58:56and time to go on the attack.
00:58:58Oh, and he steps up with that glove to stop that one!
00:59:06Can they capitalize on this power play?
00:59:09Here comes the face-off.
00:59:14The Frozen Biscuits trapped, but we are back underway here.
00:59:19Burroughs brings it in from center.
00:59:23The Capitals gain possession.
00:59:25Slides the puck to Kroos.
00:59:30Coming to the front of the net!
00:59:32Morazic's going to give everyone a chance to breathe and hang on to the puck.
00:59:39Glenn Denning's recognizing they're still shorthanded here as they get ready for the face-off.
00:59:48Strom's won the draw.
00:59:50Picked off by Struble.
00:59:52He's got a little jump.
00:59:54He's in!
00:59:55Oh, I think he got confused what he was going to do there.
00:59:58You can see him looking at the goaltender, whether he's going to shoot or deke,
01:00:02and while he's thinking he's running out of real estate.
01:00:11McMichaels ready for the draw on this man advantage.
01:00:17Glenn Denning's won the draw on there on the attack.
01:00:20Blocked in traffic.
01:00:22The Capitals have it against the wall.
01:00:24Moves it over to Tarasenko.
01:00:28Takes a shot!
01:00:30Denies him!
01:00:31He got a hold of it!
01:00:33Glenn Denning's lugging the puck.
01:00:36Handles the pass.
01:00:38The Capitals can't take advantage of the overtime power play.
01:00:42Power play's turn execute.
01:00:44Shafes it up.
01:00:44He's got the game on a stick!
01:00:46Big time save and we'll play it!
01:00:49Oh, that's enormous change.
01:00:50He's doing absolutely everything he can to give his team a chance to win.
01:00:54And that one's turned away!
01:00:56Slides it up to Carrick.
01:00:58Nice zone entry from the middle.
01:01:02Looking to make something happen along the boards.
01:01:06Looks to set up at the point now.
01:01:08Here's a short pass to Palak.
01:01:10Rocked on the plane!
01:01:13And he takes the dip.
01:01:15St. Petersburg's got the puck inside the defensive zone.
01:01:19Taken by Tarasenko.
01:01:21The Capitals take it across the line.
01:01:25Crosses the puck loose.
01:01:27And it's trying to shake loose.
01:01:29He's in all alone!
01:01:31Oh, what a save!
01:01:34And the goalie covers up with a whistle.
01:01:39Grasset's made an incredible save there.
01:01:41Not sure how he kept that out of the net.
01:01:43Just really athletic.
01:01:45I mean, you have to be athletic to be able to get to the top of your crease like that.
01:01:48Because you read it perfectly to be able to make the save and keep it up there.
01:01:57A lot on the line here in this offensive zone faceoff.
01:02:08St. Petersburg's won the draw inside the offensive zone.
01:02:11Now, let's see what they can do with it.
01:02:13Core pass on the play and the puck leads the zone.
01:02:19And a stick in the lane ends that throw.
01:02:23Moves inside!
01:02:24Chance to win it!
01:02:25In front and a stoppage on the play as the goaltender covers things up.
01:02:31Grasset's found his rhythm here, James.
01:02:33Looking real nice in his crease.
01:02:34The way he's moving, taking away a huge opportunity for his opponent with that high-danger save.
01:02:48A big draw looming here in the offensive zone.
01:02:59St. Petersburg's gonna start with the puck at their own end.
01:03:05Well, there it is.
01:03:06This overtime still fails to resolve anything to find a winner.
01:03:11So, we'll take it to a shootout in moments.
01:03:14Here we go.
01:03:15We'll have a round of fun.
01:03:17We're ready to go.
01:03:18With the great news of the action.
01:03:20We're getting lightning over one of our many grill locations on the concourse.
01:03:43Coaches getting their final lists in here as both teams will settle this one in a shootout.
01:03:50Carlson's up first for this shootout.
01:03:53And he says, oh, oh, luckily.
01:03:56Yeah, the shootout, he's confident and composed.
01:03:58You don't see him moving around in his crease.
01:04:00Just makes himself as big as possible.
01:04:02Looks really efficient.
01:04:05And he turns it aside.
01:04:08He does a great job on the shootout here, James.
01:04:10And there's so much pressure on you, but you have to embrace it.
01:04:13And that's exactly what he does.
01:04:14He looks confident, he looks composed, and he makes the score.
01:04:18Wow, what a hammer.
01:04:20Yeah, he was waiting for the goaltender to make the first move.
01:04:23And once he saw the opening, the flick of the wrist, and buried the puck.
01:04:46So efficient, calm, and move smoothly to make the save.
01:04:55Oh, he couldn't get the shot.
01:04:57I think this is a product of overthinking James as he runs out of real estate trying to make
01:05:03make a decision, and he doesn't get it off.
01:05:07Makes the save, and they've taken in the shootout.
01:05:20What a scrappy performance by this team, and well-deserved.
01:05:35Well, we certainly had a great time tonight.
01:05:38Everybody in the broadcast crew as well, and from all of us here at EA Sports,
01:05:41I'm James Cebulski wishing you a safe and a healthy night,
01:05:45and we'll see you down the road again soon.
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