NHL 19 – Xbox360

Toronto dug itself a major hole in the first period, but although they continued to be beaten by the Caps in puck battles along the boards in the middle frame, the Leafs got better as the period went on and forced the visitors into taking three minor penalties. The first one came at 4:35 and winger James van Riemsdyk made the most of it, firing a shot past Holtby at the 5:39 mark to cut Washington’s lead to two goals.

The second and third Capitals penalties came with 6.4 seconds left in the period (and went to centre Lars Eller, who was sent off for a faceoff violation), and blueliner Brooks Orpik was called for delay of game with three seconds left when he shot the puck over the glass. The end result of the Buds’ improved play in Washington’s end meant they’d start the third period on a 5-on-3 power play for 1:54, giving them a golden chance to cut the lead to one and tie the game.