Capitals vs. Bruins Game 3 Recap: Craig Smith Silences Caps

Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports A third consecutive overtime contest was finished by to give the Capitals the Game 3 win.

Here’s Wednesday night’s Plus/Minus:

Plus: Washington converted a (post-whistle) Brad Marchand minor penalty into their first lead of the game.

Minus: The Capitals took five minor penalties and the last one exactly as the fifth should.

Ten more notes on the game:

Ilya Samsonov made his NHL playoff debut (and return to the lineup) in Boston against a Bruins squad returning home to their fans. It was a super size request of the 24 year old.

The Capitals squandered two power play opportunities before the game was 13 minutes old, including a gift of a call for too many men…