On Sunday evening in an eventual 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, the Washington Capitals received 6 power play opportunities and spent 12 full minutes with the man advantage, which are both highwater marks for the season. It doesn’t take a brain genius to reverse engineer that information to the realization that it means the team went 0-6 on those opportunities. In fact, they yielded a shorthanded goal, which was ultimately the difference in the game.
It was only the latest chapter in what’s been a frustrating year for the Capitals power play, which has been a sore spot on a season that’s otherwise been a lesson in grit and overcoming adversity.