nhl Game Recap
Anaheim Falls 4-3 to Capitals - Recap
Washington needed a shootout to earn a 4-3 victory over Anaheim on Monday in NHL action at Capital One Arena.
Bettors who backed the Capitals were rewarded as -196 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Washington got goals from Tom Wilson, Carl Hagelin, and John Carlson in the victory. Wilson opened the scoring at 13:34 of the first period.
Ilya Samsonov turned in a 31-save effort for the Capitals.
Sonny Milano, Josh Manson, and Vinni Lettieri scored for the Ducks, finding the net behind Ilya Samsonov.
Anaheim got a 26-stop effort from John Gibson in the loss.
Washington scored 0 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Anaheim went 0-for-1 with the man advantage.
Anaheim outshot Washington 34-29 in the game.
Next game, Washington takes its act home to face Pittsburgh looking for another win. For Anaheim, they head on the road to face Buffalo.