Sean Couturier was injured in Philadelphia's win over Pittsburgh on Friday. That and much more are discussed in the latest Hockey Daily Dose. (Getty Images)
Vitek Vanecek made 30 saves in his NHL debut, Tom Wilson had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Friday night to sweep the season-opening series. ''The dream came true,'' Vitek said before Wilson threw a towel full of shaving cream in his face during the goalie's postgame interview. The 25-year-old Vitek, a second-round draft pick of the Capitals in 2014, made his first NHL start after five seasons in the minor leagues.
The Washington Capitals needed a great goaltending performance and they got exactly that.
No | Player | Pos |
---|---|---|
71 | LW | |
24 | C | |
26 | D | |
20 | C | |
9 | C | |
28 | LW | |
4 | LW | |
40 | G | |
44 | D | |
10 | D | |
27 | C | |
19 | D | |
33 | D | |
62 | D | |
21 | RW | |
68 | LW | |
23 | RW | |
13 | RW | |
55 | D | |
15 | C | |
53 | LW | |
12 | C | |
72 | RW | |
35 | G |