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Stephen Nover's Puck Line Game of the Month
(NHL) Toronto vs. Washington,
04/15/2017 3:00 PM, Score: 4 - 3
Point Spread: -1.50 | 135.00 Washington (Home)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: -1.50 | 135.00 Washington (Home)
Result: Loss
The Capitals received their wake-up call in Game 1 falling behind by two goals before pulling out an overtime victory.
The Capitals have beaten Toronto eight straight times at home. The Capitals not only are the vastly superior team, but have the necessary playoff experience the young Maple Leafs lack.
Washington hasn't allowed more than two goals during its last six games. The Capitals' third-ranked offense certainly can take advantage of Toronto's 22nd-ranked defense to win by more than one goal especially with trailing teams prone to pull their goalie earlier than usual during Stanley Cup play.
The Capitals have beaten Toronto eight straight times at home. The Capitals not only are the vastly superior team, but have the necessary playoff experience the young Maple Leafs lack.
Washington hasn't allowed more than two goals during its last six games. The Capitals' third-ranked offense certainly can take advantage of Toronto's 22nd-ranked defense to win by more than one goal especially with trailing teams prone to pull their goalie earlier than usual during Stanley Cup play.
