Well that was a bit better, right?
Entering tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils, the Capitals were the only team in the NHL without a point.
Through the first 50 or so minutes, that didn’t look like changing anytime soon.
Stephen Gionta opened the scoring for the Devils with a wide-open look after some nifty moves by Jacob Josefson. Caps’ goaltender Michael Neuvirth didn’t stand a chance.
Patrick Elias added a goal from a 5-on-3 power-play in the 2nd period. The Caps have already given up four 5-on-3 opportunities, and have allowed goals during all of them. Not good.
The team again looked lost, c...