WASHINGTON — Washington Capitals players already reached their locker room after Dylan Strome scored on the power play in overtime to give them a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders.
Or did he?
Officials reviewed the play to see if Tom Wilson redirected the puck with a high stick, which would have negated the goal. Veteran defenseman John Carlson didn't know how far to get undressed, but coaches were confident it was a goal, so he and his teammates went about their way.
They were right, and Strome's team-leading 13th goal 1:41 into 3-on-3 OT stood up to the video inquiry to give the Capitals a second consecutive victory.