The Capitals had the NHL's best record at home and away, where Montreal was 21st and 16th, respectively. Washington scored ... some snow on the shins and pants of an 8-year-old pregame flag ...

The Washington Capitals are fresh off Alex Ovechkin breaking ... goal — scored early in the first period in the opener of a home-and-home set. David Perron and Shane Pinto, into an empty net ...

not just Washington Capitals supporters, though Caps fans will never forget Ovi's antics after bringing the Stanley Cup home to D.C. Now just a single goal away from breaking the record it's time ...