Capitals take on Bruins as AJF returns to roster
The Washington Capitals face the Boston Bruins tonight for the first time since the Bs beat them 7-3 at home last Monday. Axel-Jonsson Fjallby will replace Daniel Sprong on the third line as Peter Laviolette opts to go with a more two-way player.
The Capitals will be without Dmitry Orlov (suspension), John Carlson (COVID), TJ Oshie (injury) and Conor Sheary (COVID) for tonight’s game. Anthony Mantha remains on long-term injured reserve.
Vitek Vanecek will make his third start in the last four games as he attempts to claim the position of top goaltender for the Capitals.
Tonight’s Caps-Bruins game is streaming only and can be watched on ESPN+.
I’m pretty sure the play-by-play guy doesn’t know who Michal Kempny is.
“The young defender Michal Kempny”. Give me Joe B and Locker ffs 🤦♀️
— Hana Imiolczyk (@Hana15x) January 21, 2022
Evgeny Kuznetsov scores without an angle, flies over Bruins fans. 1-0 WSH.
The goal is Evgeny’s 13th goal of the season. He now has a six-game point streak (2g, 5a).
𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘺 pic.twitter.com/DXhpCqb99T
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 21, 2022
Flap, flap, flap away.
love us good bird celly pic.twitter.com/ymLOf82phn
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 21, 2022
David Pastrnak equalized 50 seconds later. 1-1.
The goal is Pastrnak’s 17th of the season. Martin Fehervary and Nick Jensen looked confused in their coverage and lost Pastrnak in net for a layup.
🍝 counterattack pic.twitter.com/cKC8h9uAqe
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 21, 2022
So. Many. Injuries.
INJURY UPDATE: #Caps Nick Jensen will not return to tonight’s game (upper body)
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) January 21, 2022
UPDATE: Brad Marchand (upper body) will not be returning to tonight’s game.
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 21, 2022
UPDATE: Anton Blidh (upper body) will not be returning to tonight’s game.
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 21, 2022
Evgeny Kuznetsov owns an own goal. 3-2 Bruins
36 seconds later, Nicklas Backstrom scores his first goal of the season. Game of equality again. 3-3.
Saint Nick gets his first of the season! pic.twitter.com/XEeRsRsO4J
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 21, 2022
Charlie McAvoy scores on a late PP to give the Bruins a 4-3 lead.
Nic Dowd took a triggering penalty that gave Boston the win.
It’s 4-3 #NHLBruins! @CMcAvoy44 sneaks into the slot and fires home a wrist blocker on the power play with 45 seconds to go!
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 21, 2022
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