Minnesota takes a two-goal lead into the first intermission while doubling Washington’s shot total.
Minnesota leads Washington 2-0 after the first period and holds a 10-5 edge in shots on goal. Quinn Hughes and Michael McCarron each have a goal, one point and a plus-1 rating; Hughes has two shots, while McCarron has one. Bobby Brink and Blake Coleman each have an assist and a plus-1, with Brink adding one shot and one hit and Coleman recording one hit; Jonas Brodin and Nico Sturm also have assists. Logan Thompson has stopped 8 of 10 shots for Washington (.800), while Jesper Wallstedt has turned aside all 5 shots he faced for Minnesota (1.000). Neither team has a power-play goal; the Wild have 8 blocked shots to Washington’s 5, but the Capitals lead hits 10-4.
Key Performers
Quinn Hughes (MIN): 1 G, 0 A, 1 P, 2 SOG, +1 Michael McCarron (MIN): 1 G, 0 A, 1 P, 1 SOG, +1 Jesper Wallstedt (MIN): 5 saves on 5 shots, 1.000 SV%