NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - That T.J. Oshie and Alex Ovechkin powered the Washington Capitals to a victory came as no surprise.
If you look deeper, there were facets of the Capitals‘ 6-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday that were even more important.
Starting with the penalty-killers, who fended off nine New Jersey power plays.
Add in backup goalie Philipp Grubauer who gave Braden Holtby a day off, and turned in another winning effort. Grubauer made 21 saves, improving his record to 6-1-1.
“Our penalty-kill was outstanding tonight,” Capitals coach Barry Trotz said.