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Capitals Roar Back: 7-3 Thrashing Seals Flames' Fate
10 Mar
Summary
- McMichael scored the go-ahead power play goal, sparking a dominant offensive performance.
- Calgary mounted a brief comeback, tying the game 3-3 in the second period.
- The Capitals secured a commanding 7-3 victory after losing three straight games.
The Capitals secured a commanding 7-3 victory against the Flames, decisively ending a three-game losing skid. This performance saw them score seven unanswered goals in the latter part of the game.
Early in the first period, the Capitals established a 3-0 lead with goals from Lapierre, Wilson, and McMichael. However, Calgary mounted a swift comeback in the second period, scoring three goals within a mere 2:47 to even the score at 3-3.
McMichael's power play goal at 10:52 ignited a dominant offensive surge for the Capitals. Sourdif, Frank, and Leonard added further goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the comprehensive 7-3 win. Goaltender Logan Thompson made 23 saves for the Capitals, while Devin Cooley stopped 22 shots for the Flames.
