Capital Vibe Check: April Fools
The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Capitals’ recent game play.
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The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Capitals’ recent game play.
Swayman sharp again as Bruins upend Capitals Rookie goalie Jeremy Swayman earns his second straight win, and Boston gains ground in the playoff race with a 4-2 victory. By STEPHEN WHYNOAssociated Press Share Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman denies a breakaway bid by Washington’s Garnet Hathaway of Kennebunkport during the first period Thursday night in Washington. Swayman, the former UMaine goalie, made 31 saves in a 4-2 victory. Nick Wass/Associated Press WASHINGTON — Brad Marchand scored a short-handed goal, Jeremy Swayman made 31 saves to win his second NHL start and the Boston Bruins b...
Boston Bruins jump ahead early, hold on to beat Washington Capitals 4-2 Updated 10:02 PM; Today 10:01 PM Boston Bruins left wing Anton Blidh, right, celebrates his goal with defenseman Connor Clifton (75) during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)AP Facebook Share WASHINGTON (AP) — Brad Marchand scored a shorthanded goal, Jeremy Swayman made 31 saves to win his second NHL start and the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Thursday night. Jeremy Lauzon, Anton Blidh and Crai...
Swayman allowed two power-play goals in under 20 seconds to Alex Ovechkin and T.J. Oshie but kept the Bruins ahead when the Capitals tilted the ice toward him in the second period. The Bruins won consecutive games for the first time since mid-March. “This is a big week for our team,” Marchand said. “This is the time. It’s crunch time. We have to continue to separate from the teams below us and we have to build towards the playoffs, regardless of who’s in or out of the lineup every night.” Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov allowed a leaky goal to Lauzon 33 seconds into the game and...
Swayman wins second NHL start, Bruins beat Capitals Brad Marchand scored a shorthanded goal, Jeremy Swayman made 31 saves to win his second NHL start and the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Thursday night. The Canadian Press VIDEO SIGN OUT WASHINGTON — Brad Marchand scored a shorthanded goal, Jeremy Swayman made 31 saves to win his second NHL start and the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Thursday night. Jeremy Lauzon, Anton Blidh and Craig Smith also scored for Boston, which won back-to-back starts by its rookie fourth-string goaltender fresh out of colle...