He extended his career-best goal streak to five games and point streak to seven games and at the same time raised questions about whether he’s headed toward further discipline. Capitals coach Todd Reirden considered it incidental contact and couldn’t believe how it was called a penalty. “He’s not even attempting to make a hit, and we get a five-minute penalty that could’ve cost us the game. “You almost have to view them as two different things because you play them different.”Holtby faced 36 shots and kept the Capitals ahead all game. Capitals: Look to extend their winning streak to eight against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

Source: National Post December 01, 2018 02:48 UTC