Japers' Rink · Apr 12, 2019
The Narrative: That’s One, Great Expectations and Special Special Teams
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports1. That’s One
After one uneven performance, it’s easy to focus on a specific tree or two (or a knot on a tree), but don’t forget the forest, and for the Caps, that forest is a 1-0 series lead as they begin their title defense. That puts them in the proverbial catbird seat, as WhoWins details:
via WhoWinsWas it perfect? Absolutely not. Was it even good? More on that below (and John Carlson did tie an NHL record). But what it definitely was is a victory and a learning experience (that, frankly, the Champs probably shouldn’t need) and a reminder that came at a relatively cheap price.