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The Narrative: Things Got Weird, Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now), and Differential Equations

The Narrative is back, baby! Here are three things we’re talking about today when we’re talking about the Caps…

1. Things Got Weird

In the span of about ten minutes last night, the already tight race for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot jumped to ludicrous speed. Here’s the timeline, per the NHL:

  • 9:33 p.m. ET – Trailing 4-3 and needing at least a point to stay in playoff contention, the Red Wings tied the game with five seconds remaining in the third period in Montreal.