The Capitals bounced back and moved within one point of a playoff spot.
The Washington Capitals came into Seattle looking for redemption after a disappointing blowout loss the night before in Edmonton. They did just htat against the Kraken.
Connor McMichael scored the game-winner, and Charlie Lindgren adn the defense came up big en route to a 2-1 win.
Here are the takeaways from the victory, which puts D.C. one point out of a Wild Card spot.
Oshie Scores On Strange Play In Home State To Tilt Ice For Capitals
The Capitals got a much-needed boost in the second period after keeping things pretty even, and it was all thanks to hometown product T.J. Oshie.
Oshie, who was born in Everett, Washington, got on the board with his 11th of the season on a rather odd play. The 37-year-old, playing in his 999th career NHL game, got to the front of the net and had a misplayed feed from Joey Daccord go off his shin pad and in.
It marked Oshie's 11th of the season, and the Capitals now have power-play goals in 11 of the last 12 outings.
After that, the Capitals were able to tilt the ice and gain some momentum, controlling a lot fo he play int he offensive zone and getting good looks in front of Joey Daccord.
McMichael Steps Up To Secure Win
With the Capitals and Kraken tied with time ticking down in the third, McMichael stepped up to put his team back in front.
McMichael jumped on a loose puck and broke away before dishing a backhand past Daccord to mkae it 2-1 with his second goal in as many games followimng a bit of a lull in scoring.
The 23-year-old has been getting top minutes and was playing on the top line with Alex Ovechkin and T.J. Oshie on Thursday, and he did a lot to earn that ice time while playing a crucial role at both ends.
Lindgren Shuts Door, Defense Tightens Up To Secure Win After Struggles On PK Continue
Washington also got a strong showing from Charlie Lindgren and the defense following a 7-2 loss just 24 hours earlier, and it paid off en route to a critical two points.
Lindgren shut the door with some big stops and showcased his mobility, quick glove and reflexes, and he ended the night with 23 saves on 24 shots.
Defensively, the Capitals also tightened up, especially after surrendering a power-play goal once againa fter giving up three on four attempts against Edmonton.
Overall, Washington was smart with the puck, matched the Kraken's speed and did a good job of managing the tempo. The defense also came up big, especially in the end as Seattle tried to rally for the game-tying goal late.