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WATCH: Washington Capitals fan uses taco tray to catch puck that flew into the stands
It was a moment to cherish for this Washington Capitals fan, who caught the puck with his taco tray when it was deflected into the stands. The incident occurred during a game between the Capitals and New York Islanders on Wednesday night.
Watch the video below:
The game started off slow. Both teams failed to make the most of their opportunities, and the first period ended in a scoreless tie.
The Islanders drew the first blood. Pierre Engvall scored four minutes into the second period to give the Islanders a 1-0 lead. The Capitals responded with a goal by Conor Sheary to even up the game. After no goals were scored in the third period, the game went into overtime and then the shootout. Kyle Palmieri scored the shootout winner to give the Isles the win.
How have the Washington Capitals performed this season?
The Washington Capitals have been inconsistent all season. They are currently sixth in the Metropolitan Division with 77 points.
Washington has excelled offensively, scoring 235 goals in 75 games. Alex Ovechkin leads the team with 42 goals. The Caps have not done well defensively and have struggled to keep the puck out of their net.
What's next for the Washington Capitals?
The Capitals are currently ten points back from a playoff spot with seven games left in their season. They are on pace to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014. With crucial games coming up, the Capitals can't afford to give away anymore points. It will be interesting to see how they respond in their next game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What to expect from the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning game?
It will be the third meeting between the Capitals and the Lightning this season. The Capitals won both games comfortably and will look to play similarly in this game. The Caps are fighting for their playoff lives while the Lightning sit comfortably in a playoff spot.
The game is scheduled for a 7:00pm/ET puck drop at Amelia Arena.
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