We have won 8 in a row now. We have 90 points and we are 1 point out of first place in the East and 18 points ahead of the 9th place team in the East.
That was a sweet win in front of a national TV audience and before a packed house. Yesterday was the biggest gate day we have ever experienced for the Washington Capitals with the most tickets sold for a regular season game and the most dollars generated. Thank you so much. I know several of our fans sold their tickets on reseller sites and made a huge profit as well. I wish you had come to the game. You missed a great experience.
Our young players played outstanding hockey again and our vets – Jason Arnott and Mike Knuble – delivered for us. And I was happy to see Boyd Gordon’s short-handed goal. That was very helpful in getting us back into the game. Brooks Laich’s goal was huge, too. It was a true team effort and win.
We catch our breath for one day then go on the road for 6 tough games against the likes of the Canadiens, Red Wings, Flyers, Devils and Senators.