Capitals coach Carbery expressed concern over star captain Ovechkin's performance in the playoff series against the Rangers, highlighting his struggles in the first two games without any points.

By the Numbers
  • Ovechkin, 38, has not recorded a point in the series.
  • Ovechkin's turnover on the power play led to the Rangers' game-winning shorthanded goal in Game 2.
  • Ovechkin had his shot blocked five times in Game 1 and twice in Game 2.
Yes, But

Washington players criticized the officiating in Game 2, noting inconsistencies in penalty calls that affected the flow of the game.

State of Play
  • Capitals trail the series 2-0 against the Rangers.
  • Ovechkin's performance and the officiating are focal points of discussion.
  • Rangers deployed top defensive pair Fox and Lindgren against Ovechkin in Game 2.
What's Next

Capitals head home for Game 3, looking for Ovechkin to rebound and make an impact in the series.

Bottom Line

Ovechkin's struggles and the officiating controversies are adding intensity to the Capitals-Rangers playoff series, with Game 3 presenting a crucial opportunity for Ovechkin to turn the tide and deliver a standout performance.