. >> joining me live, sky kirsteen. what a game. >> yeah, he had three shots on- goal, but he also scored 1:28 into the game. how big is that for the caps? they're now 7-1 when they get the first goal of the game o. vee played well. he didn't play well third period but big game for alex ovechkin. what about braden holtby? >> 30 saves tonight but more importantly the defense in front of him played terrific. 24 blocked shot and they kept the crease clean for the most part. >> talk about the motivation they have going into new york. >> they have the momentum. now they have to good to the garden, a really tough place to be. >> i'll see you there on saturday. thanks so much. of course, the caps not the only ones in action tonight. the nats also looking to bounce back after losing to the pirates last night after a walk- off two-run homer. let's look at those highlights. bryce harper and the nats taking on the pirates. nats down 3-0. xavier nady with a single to right. nats pull within two. but andrew mccutchen puts the game a