The Washington Capitals clinched their fifth consecutive playoff berth on Thursday night, defeating the Florida Panthers 4-2 inside Verizon Center. Jay Beagle, Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, and Alexander Semin scored for the hosts, who were able to clinch their playoff berth because of the Sabres’ regulation loss in Philadelphia. Washington was able to overcome an injury to Michal Neuvirth, as Braden Holtby made 12 saves on 14 shots for the win. The Capitals can also clinch the Southeast Division for the fifth consecutive year with a win and a Panthers regulation loss on Saturday.
Florida started the game well, earning the majority of the scoring chances early by creating turnovers off their backcheck and not allowing the Capitals to get much possession. Despite that fact, it was Washington who scored first, getting the 1-0 lead when Jay Beagle roofed it in front following a Troy Brouwer shot after 5:42. The Panthers came hard after that goal, responding well and controlling ...
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PLAYERS:
Jay Beagle,
Alexander Ovechkin,
Brooks Laich,
Alexander Semin,
Michal Neuvirth,
Braden Holtby,
Troy Brouwer,
Matt Hendricks,
Jose Theodore,
Marcus Johansson,
Ed Jovanovski,
Nicklas Backstrom,
Dany Sabourin
TEAMS: Washington Capitals, Florida Panthers
TEAMS: Washington Capitals, Florida Panthers
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