ARLINGTON, Va. — The Capitals are largely identified by a top line featuring the most prolific goal scorer of this generation playing alongside one of the game’s most talented young stars.
Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov have certainly had an impact on the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final, yet it’s largely defense that has allowed Washington to seize a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
If the Capitals weren’t aware of the speed and skill the Golden Knights possess entering the series, they got a first-hand lesson when they surrendered six goals in the opener.