Victory Cap: CHI 5, WSH 2

Andrew Shaw was inches away from a hat trick while Patrick Kane and the rest of the gang littered the boxscore with a 5-2 drubbing over the Washington Capitals on Sunday night. Corey Crawford was rarely called upon early in the game as the Blackhawks outshot the Capitals 12-0 in the first 15 minutes of the game until Mike Green finally registered Washington's first shot of the game 16:02 into the 1st period. Another great start translated to the Blackhawks gaining a 2-0 lead heading into the 2nd period. Andrew Shaw kicked things off by tipping a puck past Michal Neuvirth by jumping in the air, perhaps a reputation he is beginning to build for his career. Viktor Stalberg also contributed with a highlight reel goal, chasing down an errant pass and beating Orlov to the puck for a clean break on net -- perhaps one of the most impressive displays of individual skill seen all year. The Capitals found a great break in the middle frame as Keith Aucoin picked off a pass waist level fr...