Not much to say about that game, except that it was a cleanly-reffed game (in that the calls were even both ways), and that's pretty much all you can ask for. Outside of the first 10 minutes or so, the Rangers just simply outplayed the Caps - looked like half the team quit after that first goal. They did all the little things perfectly, and got a couple lucky bounces along the way; but when you're doing everything right, the bounces tend to go your way.
Rather than focus on the criticisms of the Caps, I am just moving on from this loss. It was a butt-kicking; no need to point at the guy on the ground and talk about his glass jaw.
Looking on the bright side, this Caps team was at one point way out of the playoff race, so making the dance (let alone winning their division) is all gravy. All in all a good season, and I can't wait to see what they can do with a full offseason of work in Oates' system. Wilson will likely make the roster next fall, and I'm excited to see what he can do. Hopefully Erat's wrist will be fine by camp, and they can get to work. We have an uphill battle in a suddenly much-tougher division next year; they will need every last point they can scrape.
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