NHL Recap: San Jose Sharks defeat the Washington Capitals 3-2
The San Jose Sharks beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 at the HP Pavillion Centre on Thursday. The teams are evenly matched, making this a close game. The Sharks proved to be a little too strong for the Capitals, as they managed a narrow win. Joe Pavelski
of the Sharks was named the Player of the Game, with his opening goal and assist.
The game started slowly as both teams were reluctant to go on the attack. The defence for both teams was rock solid, as they did not allow any easy chances.
As time passed in the period, things started to get smooth for the offence, as they started to create chances and fire shots on goal. Irrespective of the fact that they were unable to get near the goal on several occasions, they continued to construct plays.
The Sharks, with a successful road trip behind them, stepped up their game and managed to score through Joe Pavelski in the 19th minute to get into the lead.
The lead did not last long, as the Capitals successfully scored through Captain Alex Ovechkin in the very next minute to level the scores. The period ended with the scores level on 1-1. During the course of the period Sharks made 6 goal attempts, with the
Capitals managing 9 attempts.
The second period saw both teams come out a little more on the offensive side. The defence remained solid, but some fancy and skilful play in the middle, resulted in the teams creating chances for themselves.
Goal attempts started to intensify after the middle part of the period. Both teams started to come across scoring chances regularly, but they were unable score any goals. The period ended goalless, with the scored still level on 1-1. During the second period,
the Sharks made 8 goal attempts, with the Capitals making 9.
With the scores level, the stage was all set for an interesting and exciting final period. The Sharks made a great start, as they created chances and fired shots on goal from the early stages of the period. It did not take long, as the Sharks scored in the
fifth minute to get into the lead. The goal was scored by Ryane Clowe from a brilliant back-hand shot.
The Sharks continued with their dominating play and scored once again through Dany Heatley from a tip in shot during the power-play to double their lead. The Capitals managed to bounce back with a goal in the 19th minute, scored by Nicklas Backstorm.
There were no further goals, despite both teams making a few more shot attempts. The Sharks won the closely fought game 3-2, as they made 14 goal attempts in the final period, with the Capitals making 7. The game was exciting, as the Sharks proved once again
that they are a force to reckon with in the National Hockey League.
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