Photos: Blues defeat the Capitals in Washington
Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (59) collides with St. Louis Blues defenseman Nick Leddy, center, as Blues center Robert Thomas (18) works for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 17, 2023, in Washington. Protas was called for a holding penalty.
St. Louis Blues left wing Sammy Blais (79) celebrates his goal with Marco Scandella (6), Brandon Saad (20) and Brayden Schenn (10) during the first period against the Washington Capitals on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Washington.
St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Friday, March 17, 2023, in Washington.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) chase the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 17, 2023, in Washington.
St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) is called for high-sticking against Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) as Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) defends the net during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 17, 2023, in Washington.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) reacts after getting hit by St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (not shown) as teammate T.J. Oshie (77) looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 17, 2023, in Washington. Parayko was called for high-sticking.
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) celebrates with teammates Nicklas Backstrom (19), Alexander Alexeyev (27) and Craig Smith (16) after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Friday, March 17, 2023, in Washington.
St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) blocks a shot by Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 17, 2023, in Washington.
St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) blocks a shot by Washington Capitals left wing Sonny Milano (15) as Capitals right wing Nicolas Aube-Kubel (96) moves in during the second period on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Washington.
St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug (47) skates against Washington Capitals right wing Nicolas Aube-Kubel (96) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 17, 2023, in Washington.
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