Capitals rally for a 4-3 win over Florida despite Wilson's ejection for a hit on Vilmanis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Tuch and Aliaksei Protas scored in the second period to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday.Brady Tkachuk scored two goals for the Panthers in the first, the latter coming on an extended power play after Washington's Tom Wilson was ejected for a hit on Sandis Valmanis, but the Capitals rallied in the second.
The Washington Capitals secured a thrilling 4-3 victory against the Florida Panthers in a game marred by the ejection of Tom Wilson. Despite Wilson's removal due to a hit on Sandis Valmanis, which resulted in the Panthers' captain being knocked headfirst into the boards, the Capitals managed to rally in the second period.
Jack St. Ivany opened the scoring with his first career goal for the Capitals just 2:21 into the game. Brady Tkachuk scored twice for the Panthers, including a goal on an extended power play following Wilson's ejection. Sam Bennett brought the Panthers within one with 46.6 seconds left in the third period.
Alex Tuch tied the game for the Capitals with his 11th goal of the season. Ryan Leonard and Aliaksei Protas then combined to give Washington the lead. Protas capitalized on a team goal, assisted by Dubois in the left circle. Protas returned the favor in the final period with an assist to Dubois, sealing the victory for the Capitals.
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