Plus: In a game that saw a lot of penalties through the first 40 minutes, the Caps’ PK held St. Louis scoreless for all 5 opportunities they faced.
Minus: The offense didn’t generate much at even strength, only mustering up 1.41 xG in 5 on 5 play.
Key Moment: With a 1-0 lead, a Hendrix Lapierre high-sticking double minor put the Caps on a 4 minute kill. Even if St. Louis would score shortly after it expired, killing all four of those minutes off set the tone for what was to come the rest of the night.