Capitals-Maple Leafs Diversion 4 Best And Most Exceedingly Terrible: Washington Fights Off Toronto, 5-4
Best trivia: Wilson became the first Capitals player to
score two goals in the first period of a playoff game since another guy not
known for his offense — Matt Bradley, in 2009.
Capitals Coach Barry Trotz challenged the call, just as
Maple Leafs Coach Mike Babcock successfully did in Game 1, but this time the
replay review center upheld the “no goal” decision. Worst stress: With 25.8
seconds to play and their goalie pulled, the Maple Leafs made things more interesting
than they needed to be with goal by Game 3 hero Tyler Bozak, but the Capitals
survived.
Try it for Game 5. Washington went on to win that
second-round game against the Rangers 7-1. Best start: Toronto generated the first scoring chance a
little more than a minute into Game 4, but it was the Capitals who scored the
first goal. Dumb. The Capitals’ captain now has 85 points in 88 career playoff
games, including 44 goals. Worst lead in hockey: Two goals. Washington blew a couple of
two-goal leads in Monday’s overtime loss. Best Maple Leafs fan: Dart Guy was at Game 4 as a guest of
Q107 Toronto morning show host John Derringer.