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00:08The Capitals won the last time in this ongoing rivalry.
00:14Tarasenko's physicality and ability to force turnovers were a big difference in the last meeting.
00:19Lozon's hitting and shot blocking really showed out last time they played.
00:22Two great stars, two teams that just don't like each other.
00:26All that is magic on the ice.
00:28Next.
00:32Tension's so thick you can't cut it with a knife.
00:38The Capitals win the opening finish off and we are underway with this one.
00:43Look at this, they've got supplies here on the attack.
00:47Washington's got the puck inside the defensive zone.
00:50Coughs it up on the play.
00:52Gets a hole in the puck here at his own end.
00:55St. Petersburg's got a hole in the middle along the wall.
00:59On the attack along the boards.
01:02Oh wow!
01:04Dubois is almost the one-punest save!
01:07Wow!
01:10Here's a short pass to Dubois.
01:13Washington's got the puck along the wall.
01:15That makes the save.
01:17Oh, there's one more!
01:18Oh, what a save here, James.
01:21I mean, that's situational awareness at its finest.
01:23Throwing exactly where the spread is in that slow slot and taking all the space away.
01:27And that's intercepted by O'Brien.
01:30And tries to make a diagonal pass to Fabry.
01:35Ovechkin's lugging the puck.
01:39And now it's grabbed by Carlsen.
01:43Moves the puck into the attacking area.
01:45Oh, what a stop with the kick show.
01:50Shucks him down.
01:51Just fantastic work by the goaltender making consecutive saves.
01:56How athletic.
01:57Oh, look at this.
02:00Beautiful read in the defensive end by Ovechubel.
02:04The Bears pick up steam and are on the attack.
02:07Turned aside by Lindgren.
02:09And we'll get the whistle after the goaltender hangs on.
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02:23Washington's taking possession in their own end.
02:27Roy's taking it from his own end.
02:29Here's a chance.
02:32Cutting to the front of the net.
02:33Hard save and he made it look easy.
02:36Great job there.
02:38To his teammate.
02:40And that was on the player in front.
02:43The Capitals gain control of the puck against the wall.
02:48They try to maintain possession inside the defensive zone.
02:52The Capitals are across the line and into the offensive end.
02:56Sends it ahead to Kapanen.
02:59Icing is the call.
03:01We'll get a face up at the other end.
03:07Engine closer to the midway mark of the period.
03:10Still looking for our first goal.
03:13Huck is dropping.
03:14He wins the drop here in the defensive zone.
03:26Play set to resume with the face off ready to go.
03:35St. Petersburg is going to start with the puck on their own end.
03:39Gains the zone from the right side.
03:41Big start to get a little bit physical out there.
03:44And a pass goes off a stick.
03:48St. Petersburg's got the puck.
03:52Barron's got it around the wing.
03:55Let's see if the puck continues.
03:59Passes over to Baudillier.
04:02Delayed penalty looming.
04:04There's the whistle and here's the call.
04:07Barron's going off for interference.
04:09When your opponent doesn't have the puck, you can't interfere with their forward progress too much.
04:14You can cheat a little bit, James.
04:16But that's over the top.
04:25This team is aware that their penalty kill is ranked toward the bottom of the ring.
04:29It's something they've been actively working on to improve.
04:32And, you know, with the confidence that they show it is, they might be able to turn this thing around
04:37and shove down this power play right now.
04:38And they send it down the ice.
04:43Stooped up along the wall by O'Brien.
04:45Nice save from Popeye Grand.
04:48Well, you know he's got the skill set to be able to maintain possession of this puck, but probably the
04:52determination to have his eyes on the prize the whole time.
04:55And to get out of the coverage to be able to get a shot on that.
04:59That's courage, and that certainly is a will to take it to the net.
05:03They want to clear the zone here while they're trying to kill off this penalty.
05:08They go on the attack through center.
05:11Close to the crease.
05:12Stopped by the goaltender.
05:14Does a great job with some great pushes to get to the top of this crease and make the save
05:18from a high danger area.
05:21Glenn Dennings gliding in for the faceoff as this penalty kill will continue.
05:30McMichaels won the faceoff.
05:33Picking up some steam at center ice.
05:38Shot, block, shot.
05:40Well, if you want to be on a pique, James, you have to know how to get in front of
05:43shots.
05:43And he does exactly the right, taking away the threat.
05:47And he avoids the cold check with some great edge work.
05:51And he shoots out of here.
05:53Nice goal!
05:55Oh, he puts a big finish, and he makes it.
06:03Sometimes when you're in an on-man rush, you can overthink a change, you can overpass, not care.
06:08They execute perfectly with precision passing, and you can tell there was no hesitation.
06:13They were driving, and they capitalized.
06:31I'd love to see a power play goal, and you ask us, the coach, because they work on it so
06:36often, knowing the importance of specialty teams, they connect on it.
06:42The Capitals draw first blood here in period number one.
06:46It's been a bit of a scrappy play going back and forth here, James, but they get up by one,
06:51and I wonder if it now opens the game up.
06:54And that's picked off in the neutral zone by Palak.
06:57Quick feed down low.
07:00The finger is carried along the way.
07:02Coach frees the puck up.
07:05Kick pass to Zamora.
07:07Fourth-hander hangs on for the whistle.
07:14Still lots of time left here in this frame.
07:17McPappers have taken a 1-0 lead.
07:20Downs won the draw inside his own end.
07:24Takes the feed.
07:26The Capitals move it ahead.
07:29Gets the puck in deep.
07:32Now he slides it up to Palak.
07:35Ten toes around the coach.
07:37Back in the right side.
07:39Tremendous stop by Lindgren.
07:42This is a great reactive save.
07:44I mean, he sees the puck at the last second and is able to get his body in front of
07:47it.
07:48That is tough, not easy to do.
07:49He found it and he made the save.
07:54Tenacious.
07:54Donald for the puck along the wall.
07:57St. Petersburg's got a hold of it against the wall.
08:00Dishes it off.
08:02Forces the turnover in the defensive zone.
08:05Lindgren's last save was so impressive, James.
08:07Really a last-ditch effort to find the puck.
08:09When you out-battle, when you out-willed your opponent, everyone around you gets energized.
08:13Just look at the bench.
08:15Everyone is elevated because of that save.
08:18Feeds it down low.
08:21The Capitals have it against the wall.
08:24Here they come.
08:27Quick feed to Tarasenko.
08:29Gets up.
08:30He's supposed to keep it out.
08:32Well, a nice save by the goaltender and even better is that he redirects the puck to the corner to
08:36safety.
08:37Stills him in front.
08:41Slides it up to Glenn Denning.
08:45Receives the pass.
08:47With the stop.
08:49Puck scooped up by Leonard.
08:51Dishes it to Sandin.
08:54Washington's got it against the boards.
08:57Albright, that'll take away at center.
09:00Moves it to Stedlin.
09:03Sends the paint in front.
09:04And that goes off a stick.
09:08Handles the bank pass while on the boards.
09:13St. Petersburg's got the puck along the wall.
09:17Looking to make something happen to the offensive side.
09:20Denies him in close.
09:22Well, he makes an incredible save on a point blank shot here of James.
09:25I love the way he's aggressive.
09:26He's competitive and he wins the battle.
09:29And there's the save on the play.
09:32Loose puck and they're off to the races.
09:34Pucks and down the ice.
09:36We'll get an icing.
09:39I don't think anyone minds watching that one again, James.
09:42I mean, he's so dialed in in his crease.
09:44You think this is all but in and then he comes out of nowhere to make that spectacular save.
09:48He never gives up and he finds a way to get to it.
10:04More than half the period has expired.
10:07Washington's up one step.
10:10The Capitals win the first zone.
10:13Huck possession right off the draw, James, against a very tired group who just iced the puck.
10:18Leads to an opportunity.
10:20Denies him!
10:23The Bears will play for the defensive zone.
10:26They've got numbers here.
10:28On the backhand.
10:29And a huge stop by the great hand around point blank range.
10:34You have to be quick in your crease if you want to be able to deny low zone shots.
10:37He does that perfectly as he's tight to the shooter right there.
10:46Strung along the boards.
10:48Dubois got it in the defensive end.
10:51And a stick to the leg.
10:53He ends that threat.
10:54And he sidesteps the kick there.
10:57Washington's got the puck.
10:59Through the neutral zone now picking up steam.
11:03Quick shot!
11:04Oh, and there's a great save by Ellis.
11:07The Bears are in transition.
11:10Feeds it to Stetling.
11:12Picks off the pass.
11:17Moves it quickly over to Struble.
11:20Intercepted in the offensive end by Teresanto.
11:23Makes the save again!
11:29Hand-Wrighton's trying to do right now
11:30just to look at that last save.
11:32I mean, he had to be moving extremely well
11:34in his face to be able to get to position
11:36to make that save.
11:47Just here in the late stages of this frame,
11:50Washington's ahead, 1-0.
11:54And they win the offensive end face.
11:57They score!
11:58It's back to that slice!
12:00Well, it feels like there's a wave of momentum
12:03and it has certainly changed here.
12:05You can get the opportunity,
12:06but you have to execute.
12:08That's two in a row.
12:10And it gets beat clean by the shot, James,
12:12and there's only one player in front of the net,
12:14but it's not about how many,
12:15it's about where you are,
12:16and when you take away the eyes of the tender,
12:18this is exactly what can happen.
12:34Well, there's mounting pressure on the coach
12:37having lost that last game against their heated rival,
12:39and you can certainly tell
12:41he's frustrated behind the bench.
12:43A real call to action on his team
12:44to do something now.
12:46As both teams set up back at center ice,
12:48and really no surprise when you look at
12:50who just contributed, right, Cheryl?
12:51Yeah, point-per-game player in this series
12:53against his foe here, James.
12:55I mean, he has to stay circled on his calendar,
12:57but he always brings his best against the best.
13:00Big-time stop there!
13:03The Bears move it in!
13:07Feeds it over!
13:09I didn't guess that he's gonna look...
13:12Scores! What a shot!
13:24Listen, James,
13:24when he works himself into position
13:26to set up for that one-timer,
13:27if you're his teammate,
13:28you just find him,
13:29and you deliver it to him.
14:00Washington's execution has been on point so far
14:03here in this first period.
14:07St. Petersburg's won the draw in the neutral zone.
14:10Off to left wing and into center.
14:13Shot!
14:14Oh, he's the answer on that one!
14:16And the challenge is accepted!
14:43Well, Cheryl, fighting stop for everybody,
14:45but you know what I don't see right now?
14:46I don't see anybody sitting.
14:48Yeah, both benches, right?
14:49Standing upright,
14:50you know the stick taps are coming later.
14:52You always look at athletes that drop the mitts
14:54defending themselves and their teammates,
14:55and you look at them and say,
14:56Oh, yeah, yeah, you got our back.
15:15Well, this game has new life breathed into this building tonight
15:18after what we just saw moments ago,
15:21but we still got a game to play.
15:24Oh, and some smooth skating to lose the defender there.
15:28Puts it in deep.
15:30St. Petersburg's gained possession along the boards.
15:33And now he angles it across to Samoa.
15:38First pass, scores!
15:40Just a minute between those two goals.
15:42And in a flash, we are all tied up.
15:45That shows you how quickly the game can change.
15:47You never give up,
15:48because you never know what's going to happen.
15:50Game on!
15:52Well, they get the equalizer, James,
15:54and really they've been rewarded for their efforts.
15:55They got down in this game,
15:56but they continue to chip away press,
15:58and now they find themselves at evens.
16:18St. Petersburg's even things up here,
16:20and what a time to do it.
16:21Yeah, the bookends of periods are critical, right?
16:23Any coach will tell you that.
16:24Any, you know, analyst will tell you that.
16:27And it's so important that you end the period
16:29with momentum,
16:30and that's exactly what they've done here
16:32by getting an equalizer.
16:36And there's the whistle icing the call.
16:44Here in the later stages of this period,
16:46we are all tied up in this one.
16:50As Bryant's gained possession and his great work inside,
16:54the face-off circle pays off again.
17:00And he kicks the feed at the point.
17:02Oh, it's a great shot block there.
17:04Well, yeah, I mean, it's grade-A scoring chance,
17:06and you want to make sure that you get in front of that one,
17:08and if he did, he gets all of it.
17:12That's it for period number one,
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27:44We will be right back.
27:45He grabs the puck here at the point and a great scene.
27:49Roy's is turning the penalty boxes up.
27:51And he's got to get back to just finding his place within the game on the ice.
27:55And he gets a nice scoring chance right there that needs to give him some confidence.
27:58He can play physical but he's also going to play with his brain.
28:01Great read with the stick.
28:03Gets it over to Carrick.
28:05Can't hang on to the biscuit after that.
28:10Gets the puck in deep.
28:12The Bears have it now.
28:14And that pass is redirected.
28:17Moussa to Strubel.
28:19Here's the chance on the attack.
28:22Pins it over on a rock.
28:24Takes the puck at the point.
28:26Oh, it goes right up the post!
28:28Now the adrenaline's rushing.
28:30You're getting yourself to the right spot at the right time
28:33with an opportunity to go ahead in the game.
28:35Yes, with the personnel.
28:37Oh, it's wicked!
28:38He does a great job in such a position here.
28:41Otherwise, he's not gonna be able to make that second save, James.
28:43But it's pure athleticism.
28:44It gets the job done.
28:45He's got a step!
28:47Oh, good!
28:48The save on the play!
28:50And you gotta love these one-on-one battles.
28:52In particular, the goaltender's so aggressive.
28:54Tracks the puck and makes the save.
28:56Shuts him down!
29:00Into the offensive end, right up the middle!
29:03Goes right to the crease!
29:06Washington's got the puck inside the defensive zone.
29:09Moussa quickly over to Curtis.
29:10Lewis!
29:12Loses the coverage there!
29:14And knocks it down out of mid-air!
29:17And he slides it quickly to Kapanen.
29:19Graeme Reid comes up with it!
29:21He's free!
29:22Sends the pass over.
29:23And he turned that one aside!
29:26Ellis has been terrific tonight, James.
29:28I mean, he's faced a high volume of shots,
29:30his save percentage is through the roof,
29:31and he's really kept this game tight with his performance.
29:34Well past the midway mark of this period.
29:37We've got a tie game!
29:42McPapitals, he'll start off on the attack after winning the draw.
29:45In front of the net, the goal taker covers up for a whistle on the play.
29:51Center's glide into the dots, we're ready to get things back going again.
29:57Play resumes here as he wins the draw inside the offensive side.
30:02Denies him in front!
30:03Taken by O'Brien!
30:06Can't complete the pass as it goes off the stick!
30:12St. Petersburg's got control of it now here in the offensive end.
30:17Lindgren's got the puck and he's gonna hang on!
30:30Cows wanted in their own end!
30:33Passes it over to Beauvilliers!
30:36Sends it deep inside the offensive zone!
30:41Grabbed along the board by Pahal!
30:46Puck-grabbed by Tortier!
30:51Handles the pass!
30:52Big save by the goaltender watching that one!
30:56You read this play perfectly, James.
30:58He gets tight to the shooter.
30:59There's no room to put a bottom.
31:01Makes the save, but barely with that one!
31:10Let's go!
31:13Let's go!
31:15Let's go!
31:15Let's go!
31:16Let's go!
31:16Fath went away as he wins the draw inside the offensive zone.
31:30Let's go!
31:31Ahead now!
31:33The Bears gain possession!
31:36Slides it diagonally to Stedlin!
31:39To the front!
31:40What a blocker!
31:41Stop a quarterback range by Lindgren!
31:44I absolutely love this save, James!
31:46I mean, the shooter's at a point-blank range, right in that low slot!
31:49And it's just taken away!
31:51Grand larceny!
31:52Here in the late goings of the period, the next goal could be a big one as we are tied!
31:59The Bears will go to work here in the offensive zone!
32:02Handles the puck!
32:04Here's a short pass to Tucker!
32:08The Bears will play it from the point!
32:11And that one's turned aside!
32:14Tosses it on to Olsen!
32:17Pushes it across to Manta!
32:20St. Petersburg's regained possession of the puck!
32:24Quick pass across to Obey Kubel!
32:27Intercepted!
32:28He to the middle!
32:30And that's stuck!
32:32Oh!
32:32Turns it aside once again!
32:35Ref blows the whistle as the puck's covered up!
32:39Oh, hell, a save like this?
32:41It'll wake up your entire bench!
32:43I mean, this is a game-changer, James!
32:45Talk about change the momentum of a game and a timely save!
32:48That's one right there!
32:55Officials have got both teams ready, and it looks like play is set to resume here!
33:00Now it's one to draw here, and they'll go on the attack!
33:03Take a shot!
33:05And it comes up with a stop there!
33:07Quick pass to Obey Kubel!
33:10And he takes the dish!
33:14Washington's got control of the puck!
33:17And now it's grabbed by Roy!
33:19Quick feed to Beauvilliers!
33:22Stopped by the goaltender!
33:24Obey Kubel's got a hold of the puck behind his own cage!
33:29Tosses it to Palak!
33:33The Capitals scoop it up along the boards!
33:35Angles it over to Beauvilliers!
33:38The Capitals cross the line and gain the zone!
33:41Great reach with the poke chip by Zamola!
33:44Slides it over with pace to O'Brien!
33:48Washington's got control of it now from their own end!
33:52Under a minute to go here inside the second period!
33:57From one point man to another!
33:59Goaltender covers up and will get a face-off!
34:06Late goings of this period!
34:08We are all tied up in this one!
34:14Washington's got possession here at their own end!
34:18Looking for space inside the D zone!
34:21Oh! Thunder clap and knocks him off the puck!
34:26Dishes it off!
34:27Just an easy pass save here by Lindgren!
34:36Well there you go!
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38:41That puck is on and off his stick in a hurry, and it needs to be from that low zone
38:46slot area.
38:46James just beats the goaltender because it gets off his stick so fast.
39:10The capital is now have the lead here in period number three, and it's crunch time now.
39:15It is crunch time, and it's crunch time, James.
39:17I mean, it's been back and forth all the game.
39:19Now you find yourself in the lead.
39:20So you have the momentum.
39:22You've killed your opponents.
39:23So continue to hold it.
39:24Continue to apply the pressure.
39:37Still plenty of time left in this frame.
39:49Still plenty of time left in this frame.
39:51works it across to Dubois.
39:55Works it across to Dubois, shakes off the defender with some nifty moves.
40:02The Capitals gain possession along the wall.
40:06Looks for breakout options behind his own cage.
40:10And now it's over to Ovechkin.
40:12There's the whistle.
40:14Offside is the call.
40:17Lindgren's been counted on and relied upon in the big moments of this game to come up with
40:21a big save.
40:22He almost makes it look easy here, James.
40:25You know, sometimes you're not under siege, but you still have to come up huge when the
40:29timing is called for.
40:30And he does, he comes up big, and really gives the team an opportunity.
40:40The Capitals have been rewarded for their offensive efforts early in this third period.
40:50KOTUS wins the draw inside the neutral zone.
40:53Oh, great move to sidestep the check.
40:55Look out for KOTUS!
40:58Oh, a clutch save!
41:01Ellis makes an excellent save on an incredible scoring chance.
41:05Close to the sweet spot!
41:07Great save from in tight.
41:09A player should never be left alone in this spot.
41:11Oh, Kite don't pick this corner and puts it off the outside of the post.
41:15The Bears are working hard to get back in this game.
41:17They wire one off the post, but they're generating offense.
41:20The coach, the staff, the entire team needs to stay confident here.
41:24They're generating the looks.
41:25They just have to find a way to execute.
41:28St. Petersburg's working around along the line.
41:31Here's a sharp handle shot.
41:34Lindgren's going to give everyone a chance to breathe and hang on to the puck.
41:39Stedlin's done all the work to get to the look he wants,
41:42but unfortunately just misses the mark by inches and puts it off the post.
42:02We're still in the early stages of this period.
42:05The Capitals have just had a little more offense than their opponents tonight.
42:09They lead it 4-3.
42:11Stedlin's won the draw here in the offensive zone.
42:15Moves the puck.
42:17Feeds it over!
42:19St. Petersburg's got it near the point.
42:24Here's a shot blocked.
42:26He may have to stop the ball.
42:27I think he did, James.
42:28I mean, you've got to protect the house, especially when it's a great threat shot like that,
42:32and he finds a way to get in front of that and quick.
42:34Both sides getting ready for this face-off, and Cheryl, I can think of a keeper right now
42:39who would love nothing more than another minute here.
42:41Well, he's extremely fatigued, right, James?
42:43And this is a critical juncture of the game.
42:45If you're on the offensive side with the puck, you want to continue to wear down your opponent
42:49because you know that this goaltender's fatigued, he's vulnerable,
42:52and you've got to find a way to capitalize on the opportunity.
42:56A Mexicans got the ball along the way.
42:58Grabs control of it at the point.
43:00Contact!
43:03The Capitals gain control of the puck.
43:06Tries to feed it over to Dubois.
43:10Carrying the puck deep inside his own end.
43:13Moves it around along the half wall.
43:17Fires the one-timer!
43:19Big time stop!
43:22And now he tries to get it across to Barron.
43:25Barron makes a save there!
43:27Washington's got the puck along the wall.
43:30The Bears have it in the offensive zone.
43:33And he takes the feed.
43:36Carrying the puck.
43:37And he gets it far, a one-timer!
43:45I love this hit here, James, trailing in the game because it provides energy.
43:48It provides a spark.
43:50But he's trying to elicit response from the rest of his team
43:53because if all of a sudden they come out there and shift after shift,
43:56they start to impose their physical will,
43:58they're going to create momentum.
43:59And momentum can carry them back into this game.
44:02And the Capitals continue to lead here in this third period.
44:05They've been the busier team offensively.
44:08Downs quick stick off the draw wins possession.
44:11The Bears have it against the wall.
44:13And now it's stopped.
44:15Breaks it off with a quick check.
44:17There's the whistle as the puck stopper likes to hang on.
44:23Plenty of playing time left in this frame.
44:25The Capitals lead it 4-3.
44:30And Bryan's warm to face off.
44:32And now let's see what they can do.
44:34Moussa to Pahal.
44:37And he takes the pass.
44:39Let's just set up on the point.
44:41Oh, and he was on it.
44:43Huge steal on his own end.
44:46Washington's working hard in all areas of the ice.
44:49Defense is structured.
44:50It needs to happen in all three zones.
44:52When you're talking about stick positioning,
44:54you're doing a great job of taking away passes.
44:57And he gives it over to Tao.
45:00And he lowers the ball there.
45:02The Bears played along the boards.
45:05Slides it across.
45:07And the goalie covers up for the whistle.
45:14Teams are lined up, and we are ready to take this draw.
45:22And Bryan's won the draw there on the attacker.
45:28Moussa cut the over to Pahal.
45:31Lindgren's going to hang on for a whistle.
45:45Carrots won the face-off here in the offensive zone.
45:50Here's a rip.
45:52Oh, even better see.
45:55Nice push-up.
45:56Take it along the wall by Pahal.
45:59Passes it over.
46:02The Capitals gain control of the puck against the wall.
46:07Tarasenko's got it against the boards.
46:10St. Petersburg's got the puck.
46:13Slides it quickly to Obey Kubel.
46:21Stooped up along the wall by Pahal.
46:24He's caught the inside of the iron.
46:27Carrots been effective getting to the right places
46:29at the right time, but it hits the post again, James.
46:33He cannot get discouraged.
46:35We're starting to see his frustration levels increase.
46:38Here's a short pass to Obey Kubel.
46:48Quick pass to Carrot.
46:51Washington's got it in the wrong zone.
46:54And they'll jump it in.
46:58And that skips away on a nice defensive deflection.
47:02Fires it on net.
47:04Time save and a hollitzer.
47:05No quarter given here as they battle for the loose puck along the boards.
47:10Paneling coming up.
47:12Here's a chance.
47:14Russell Blum stopping the play.
47:19The coach thinks this is a blown call late in the third period.
47:22And he's trailing in this game so he knows that he needs offense.
47:25And you're a player down.
47:26You're likely not going to get it.
47:27What's going on?
47:28Full stop, theают, the mandolin.
47:43Good.
47:43Good.
47:44Time save again.
47:45Good.
47:46Guys, this BK unit couldn't shut it down once already tonight.
47:50They've got another opportunity coming up right now.
47:52We know the Reds are the bottom of the league,
47:55but they can work far out of this with their coaches.
47:57Let's see if they can take advantage of this opportunity.
48:02Pass it through!
48:03And he shuts down a great scoring chance there!
48:06The Savers are up next as this homestand continues.
48:10We'll be there.
48:10I think we're both expecting fireworks,
48:12so we hope to see you there as well.
48:14Power play set to roll on as the setters get ready for the face-off.
48:19Back to the moonlight.
48:22Washington's looking to break out with their own end.
48:25Here's a beating for it!
48:26Oh, and he comes up with a stop!
48:33Fabry's gliding in for the face-off
48:35as this penalty kill will continue.
48:39St. Petersburg's won the draw.
48:41Now let's see what they can do with it.
48:44Good fight for the pocket on the boards.
48:47Quick feed to Tucker.
48:50Here's the chance!
48:52That's glugged by Lundgren.
48:54And the puck stopper jumps on top of it
48:56to get a stoppage in play.
49:00Still some precious time left on this power play
49:03as they get set to drop the puck.
49:10McMichael's won it off the face-off.
49:12Feeds the puck to Olsen.
49:15Moose it to McMichael.
49:17Saucer pass.
49:19Saucer pass.
49:19Oh, how about Dr. Sacrifice?
49:21Well, on a PK, you have to sacrifice,
49:23and I love the way that he gets out there aggressively
49:25and makes sure that that shot does not get to the net.
49:29Giants hoping for some puck luck here on this face-off
49:32as they continue to play short-handed.
49:38St. Petersburg's taking possession in their own end.
49:41Solid hit on the play.
49:47Washington's got the puck along the boards.
49:50Grabbed along the boards by Chikrin.
49:52He's across to the middle,
49:54and he denies that great opportunity there.
50:00Tim Gredge made a great save on that last play,
50:02taking away a high-danger chance
50:03because of his ability to anticipate
50:05and know where the shooter's coming from.
50:17Carrick's ready for the draw
50:19as they continue to be short-handed here.
50:24The Capitals win it in the defensive zone.
50:27Puck moved over to Olsen.
50:30St. Petersburg's got a hold of it along the wall.
50:36Washington's got the puck inside the defensive zone.
50:39Look at this down the right wing.
50:41They're on the attack.
50:42And he takes it right in the loop.
50:44Oh, what a save.
50:46And we're going to get a whistle here.
50:51Just moments away from the resumption of this power play.
50:54They're ready to drop the puck here for this face-off.
51:00And off the draw, they'll take possession.
51:09Washington's got a hold of it against the wall.
51:13This is a poor power play.
51:14James have to find.
51:15Break away.
51:17Makes the save.
51:18Oh, and this is a great save, James.
51:20The goaltender gives it to the top of this pitch.
51:23Makes himself look huge and is extremely aggressive
51:25to be able to make that start.
51:31Capitals almost back on the ice.
51:33Penalty expires.
51:34And when you look at where things sit right now,
51:37that's a huge, huge play by the penalty killers.
51:41And he gets just thrown up with their with the club
51:43and keeps it out.
51:45Moves it quickly over to Stetland.
51:49Takes the feed.
51:50Oh, here we go.
51:51This team knows how to turn it up another gear.
51:54And they have done that here.
51:58Ellis doing a great job of keeping that last puck out.
52:00Just have a look at this replay here, James.
52:02I mean, he gets to this high danger chance
52:04and is able to turn it away.
52:06Not sure how he did it, but he got there in time.
52:15In the final moments of this period,
52:18Washington's got a one-goal lead here.
52:20They're up 4-3.
52:23Downs won the draw in his own end.
52:25Now let's see if they can clear it.
52:28Washington's got it across the line.
52:31Touchdown!
52:32Oh, what a stick shame!
52:35Slides the puck over.
52:37Carries it into the offensive and up the middle.
52:40The Capitals have it from their own end.
52:43Puck scooped up by Barron.
52:46Here's a short pass to O'Hare.
52:49Scores!
52:50A pass-up goal here in the third, and we're tied!
52:53Yeah, and they're on their toes now,
52:55and their opponent are on their heels.
52:57And this is the critical time of the game now.
53:00Face-off gets it up.
53:01They'll want possession.
53:02There's always the question why before a goal is scored.
53:05So let's go back and just have a look at the way
53:07they defended in their own zone here.
53:08Yes, they gave up a high-danger opportunity,
53:10but in transition, they were able to capitalize
53:13when they got going north,
53:14and they were able to get a good chance on net.
53:20When that goal is scored,
53:21the entire temperature of the bench changes.
53:23Just look at the coach's reaction.
53:25It's about strategy.
53:27It's about putting the right players on the ice
53:28at the right time,
53:29and the timeliness of that goal late in the third period.
53:32Now they've got to find a way to get the go-ahead.
53:35St. Petersburg's hard work, dedication, and perseverance
53:37has paid off here with a goal late in the third.
53:40I love that they battled all game to be in it, James,
53:43and they get the equalizer in the late stages,
53:45and now the momentum is in their favor.
53:47They've got to find a way to attack.
53:48This next shift is so important.
53:50They have their opponent on their heels.
53:52Pahal's been outstanding tonight, James.
53:54Multiple puck touches all around the net.
53:56I mean, his underlying metrics are going to be off the charts,
53:58including his expected goals.
54:00He finally gets one.
54:02You can see that body language certainly changed.
54:04He's had the puck on his stick all game long.
54:13A big draw looming here in the offensive zone.
54:22Clock has dropped, and we are back underway.
54:25Great face-off win by the center.
54:27Now they can get out of their zone and get a change.
54:30And that's clock from someone in front.
54:36Take in by Palat.
54:37Tries to get the puck over to Obey Kubeil.
54:40Reef the key!
54:42Dishes it off!
54:45Washington's got the puck in their own end.
54:48Coming down the left wing and into the zone.
54:51From the point, they take control of it.
54:54Denies it with the save!
54:56St. Petersburg's got the puck.
54:58And tries to make a diagonal pass to Carrick.
55:02Nearing the final of the third.
55:06And now he angles it across the strome.
55:09Here's a shot!
55:10And the goaltender comes up with a piece of it
55:12to keep it out of the net.
55:14Ellis is able to make that save
55:15and put the rebound in the corner.
55:17Quick pass to Dubois.
55:20Puck ran by Farahari.
55:23Here's a chance!
55:24Way too much congestion blocks that.
55:28Along the right wing, they enter the attacking area.
55:31And that's intercepted by Manta.
55:34Fires it!
55:35Oh, he sticks up with a glove to stop that one.
55:39And the puck stopper hangs on
55:41to get a breather here for the team.
55:44This is a face-off.
55:46They'll definitely want to win here
55:47inside the offensive zone.
55:55Columbus wins the face-off in the offensive zone.
55:59Takes a shot!
56:01And that goes off someone in front
56:02and doesn't reach the net.
56:06Big hit, and that frees up possession.
56:09Courses the turnover.
56:11Tremendous lead as he pucks it away with the paddle.
56:14Here's a chance!
56:15Oh, no, Purs away!
56:18Starrs!
56:19Purses the back of the net!
56:21Yes, I will look on it!
56:23He loves the way of this team here.
56:26He's not won, James.
56:27But he knows he has confidence
56:29and he shows just that in that battle.
56:32Execution.
56:33That's how you do it.
56:35I always find it amazing
56:36at the end of the third period.
56:38Everyone is so urgent.
56:39I mean, why can't they just play like this
56:40for 60 minutes, right?
56:42But they find a way to convert on it,
56:44and this could wind up being the game winner.
56:57That go-ahead goal in the third period,
56:59the coach's reaction behind the bench
57:01says it all,
57:02that they are so close to winning,
57:03they're close to getting the points,
57:05but they've got to find a way
57:05to close it out proper needs
57:07about good habits,
57:08making sure they're responsible
57:09and get it done.
57:10The Capitals aren't far up
57:12in the finish line now
57:13as they lead it late in this third period.
57:15Downs, quick stiff,
57:16lands from the puck here at center.
57:21And it's all she wrote in this one
57:23as we are in the books.
57:25Well, the effort they were
57:26in this one right to the end,
57:28but unfortunately,
57:29it still gets away
57:30and the losing streak continues.
57:32Ah, and this one hurts, right?
57:33You can taste it.
57:34You're so close to dig yourself
57:36out of this losing streak full
57:37that you find your way back into it.
57:40Tough games just don't get it done, James.
57:42They want the W.
57:43Well, hope to see you down the road real soon
57:45as we say goodbye
57:46here from ringside tonight.
57:48From all of us here at EA Sports,
57:49I'm James Sovalski.
57:50Good night.
57:51Without a chance.
58:09Congratulations.
58:10Get it done.
58:16You're full of gold.
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