nhl Game Recap
Capitals Fall 3-2 Against Vegas - Game Recap
The Golden Knights earned a 3-2 victory over the Capitals on Monday at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights were a -134 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 6.5.
Vegas got goals from Reilly Smith, Nick Holden, and Max Pacioretty in the victory. Holden opened the scoring at 3:43 of the first period.
Marc-Andre Fleury turned in a 25-save effort for the Golden Knights.
Washington got a goal from T.J. Oshie(2) in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Braden Holtby stopped 26 of 29 shots for the Capitals, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Vegas scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Washington went 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Washington lost the shots on goal battle to Vegas by a margin of 29-27.
Vegas looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lightning. The Capitals will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Montreal.