Tonight is the night the Detroit Red Wings (5-0-0) play the Washington Capitals (6-0-0) for the chance to stay undefeated. The Wings defeated Columbus Thursday night 5-2, advancing them to being 5-0-0 for the first time since 1972. The Capitals won Thursday night 5-2 over the fierce Philadelphia Flyers. Both teams are top contenders each year in the Stanley Cup, which makes tonight a huge opportunity for the Wings to go full force.
Johan Franzen had 2 goals and an assist Thursday night against Columbus, so he will be expected to bring the Caps fans down a notch with some points tonight. Another Wing who had a good night Thursday was Jimmy Howard, stopping 32 of 34 shots. Both teams had a great night on Thursday, but none of that matters now. Tonight is what they need to focus on.
“We feel it’s huge test, a huge measuring stick and we’re looking forward to it,” coach Bruce Boudreau told the Capitals’ official website.
Who Stays Undefeated? I predict that, although this may be biased, the Red Wings will defeat the Capitals 3-2 in OT.
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