Just 33 seconds away from what would have been an excellent victory for the Caps it all went terribly wrong. New Jersey scored the equalizer, and then scored the game winning goal to win 2-1 in overtime. I couldn't believe it. Tampa Bay also won last night, beating Ottawa 2-1.
So, with the Caps tied with Tampa Bay for first place in the division, a good victory at MCI Center tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes, who are having a terrible season, is an absolute must! It's also an ideal opportunity for the Caps to avenge a 3-1 defeat back in Carolina last month.