Morning After: Caps Fumble Festive Evening

Oct 12, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) skates with the puck as New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec (17) defends in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesGoing up against a tough Devils team – with improved goaltending – that has already been in action for the last two weeks was already going to be a tough draw for the Capitals as they opened their 2024-25 season. Add in the fact that the Caps have also been sitting around for a week since their last preseason action, and a lengthy pregame ceremony, and the makings were there for an uphill climb in the season opener. Considering all of those factors, the Caps performed relatively well last night.

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