NHL Game 1 Highlights | Capitals vs. Panthers - May 3, 2022

Evgeny Kuznetsov, T.J. Oshie, and Lars Eller scored three straight goals for the Washington Capitals in the third period as they came back to defeat the Florida Panthers 4-2 in Game 1.

[@massivecumshot]

You know it's PLAYOFF hockey when the highlight reel goal starts with Ovie making a great DEFENSIVE play.

[@nagee76]

Legit playoff teams have a strong/good defense.. And that good defense starts with good forechecking.. The Caps had a very solid defensive effort today

[@zacharyfett2491]

I cannot believe how many chances the Caps absolutely whiffed on.

[@drizzy2timez305]

And still won😹

[@FlorentNoirot]

Bobrovski played pretty well

[@Chard-O]

Honestly, the Panthers should have lost 7-2 or so. Our defense was not sharp at all. Credit to the Capitals for their determination.

[@seevanmaroge]

The caps played amazing. Florida never lost a game in the regular season when leading after second period. Bobrovski did everything he could, he played so well. Anyone else notice Ovi looking at Bob and yelling right at him?

[@dronlaa]

He told him in russian, good game Bob )

[@seevanmaroge]

@@dronlaa 😂 I bet he did

[@insertgenericusernamehere2402]

He did what Gudas tried to do to vitek... Put him off

[@timpogrebiski6914]

Don't think Ovi said anything negative to Bob - he respects him and Bob did nothing to varrant any negativity.

[@seevanmaroge]

@@timpogrebiski6914 I agree, he didn't say anything but he sure made sure that Bob heard him with that scream.

[@brettaxon]

Sheary played out of his mind this game. Didn’t get any goals to show for it, but he was a star for the caps.

[@dox8148]

Sheary has probably been one of the most underrated players in the league during his tenure with the Caps. Doesn’t show up on the scoresheet a lot (but when he does it REALLY counts) but his presence is really felt when you watch the games

[@jproc69]

@@dox8148 He’s a beast in the corners and winning puck battles. He’s got a strong low center of gravity

[@mloftus8618]

This was a huge win for the caps. They needed to get at least one of these games in Florida, and getting the first one gives them confidence and momentum right off the bat against a very talented top seeded Florida team. If they steal game 2 in Florida, they’re in great shape. They didn’t play well at home this year, but killed it on the road games.

[@XaviRonaldo0]

Probably need 2 road games. They were terrible at home so will probably lose 1 home game

[@mloftus8618]

@@XaviRonaldo0 - yeah, that’s what I was saying. Getting the first one was big, because they are not guaranteed a home ice advantage this year. If they get the first 2, they’re in great shape.

[@guts5627]

Easy sweep for Caps incoming.

[@XaviRonaldo0]

@@guts5627 yeah ok mate. No chance

[@Nall412]

@@XaviRonaldo0 Florida in trouble for sure. I can easily see caps taking this in 6 games

[@jbellflower83]

That Kuzy goal was an almost perfect clone of the Kuzy goal that ended the Pens in 2018. Almost identical sequence

[@Oxmen33]

Ovechkin shutting down the rush before the opposing blue line is priceless.

[@jenmareck8669]

HELL OF A GAME BOYS!!! WELL DONE!!!!

[@isaacfournier3270]

This game shows how much playoff experience and preparation matters. Capitals are championship veterans and the panthers honestly look like they don’t know what they’re doing….all that potential but they don’t look like they’re ready to go deep

[@About36Greekss]

Lol idk about all that . It’s one game , I hope capitals can win but Florida is great , wouldn’t be surprised if they bounce back big in game 2

[@Legacy13579]

@@About36Greekss 0-5 after losing first game so they’ll have to be good

[@jamescash887]

I am a caps fan but it’s only game 1. He have a bad habit of blowing series leads and early playoff exits.

[@Nall412]

Yea florida are finished

[@kreed82]

It's just one game they'll settle in. CAPS appear to me as front running fraudsters.

[@mrflyazz9605]

Caps played the game of their life tonight. I’ve never seen FL turn the puck over and miss passes as much as I have tonight. Hats off to the Caps for the win. I’m a FL fan.

[@ItsmeCote]

Im a Caps fan and They havent played "the game of their life". They played well period. They have experienced players and it shows. Old guys are playing smarter than young kids full of energy.

[@1georgekitchen]

I'd say the game of their life was game 5 against Vegas, when... they won the cup? Not game 1 of the playoffs, against a team with a bad playoff history and no cups. This is coming from someone who likes the Panthers.

[@itsMett8]

Welcome to winning the President's Trophy

[@anonymanonym6236]

Caps in 4

[@drew5965]

Florida had a hell of a season, it’s only one game. With that said nobody just walks through the playoffs like they do in the regular season. When the caps were young we scored a ton, come playoff time it dried up and realized you need to play a lot of defense in the playoffs. Took them a few years to find the right mix. Should be a good series. LGC!

[@MagicVS]

peep ovechkin screaming at Bobrovsky after the goal lmao... 5:14

[@XaviRonaldo0]

"2018 all over again."

[@tionlover]

😂 I really wanna know what he said. Ovi is the Russian goat.

[@drew651]

2:17 I have never seen a Highlights edited where you show the goal through a replay. Sick editors lmao

[@rhwing5095]

I’ve seen it recently. But yeah, pretty weird.

[@OvieSnipez8]

Panthers were 39-0-1 when leading after 2 this season O_o

[@realrealityeast6278]

They also haven't won a playoff series since like 96ish. Regular season means nothing choke incoming. Easy next round for the Leafs.

[@galifianakis2808]

@@realrealityeast6278 funny troll

[@uhstinsheple5295]

Personally kinda shows that playoff experience impacts a team’s performance. Kuzy, Ovi, Backy, and Carlson are all playoff vets so they can heavily impact a team’s morale and performance

[@patientmental875]

@@realrealityeast6278 You really going to count out the Bolts so early?

[@JoshMarshain]

Its a new season

[@capsfan901]

Unreal game by the Caps

[@kpov2533]

I'm an Avs fan and I'm just going to say thanks

[@realrealityeast6278]

Not like you will make the finals anyways.

[@kpov2533]

@@realrealityeast6278 okay?? The Caps for sure won't. It was just a comment about starting the panthers off slow. I personally think Avalanche have what it takes but alright.

[@ProDucktions0]

One of the best playoff games the Caps have played. Easily the best since 2018.

[@andrustulgas]

Congrats to caps! Great win ✨

[@zekeodima3708]

Ovechkin and kuuuz what a play !!!

[@nyr3494]

Nah...!

[@favorites51066]

Ovetchkin & Caps will win it all!

[@TheMugenmunster]

not mad at bobrovskys play their defense is killing him.

[@vernieistooold]

Ovechkin with the defensive play leading to the goal. Don't say that often but he made the defensive play.

[@technikrosa]

От кошек больше прыти ожидал. Бобровский в порядке!

[@user-kw8di1ty7o]

Кузя красавчик! Поздравляю Capitals!

[@TheMr32hunter]

Oshie is a hockey God.

[@brandynmcmahan5398]

At diving

[@prbnsk]

Ого, Вашингтон приятно удивил. Сколько же потерь и обрезов у Флориды. Бобровский отлично стоял, к нему вопросов нет вообще.

[@twiztinupblunts4031]

🖕🇷🇺

[@kamalporter706]

Great win boys! #ALLCAPS

[@ItsMe-on6tt]

At the final face off, that’s what the crowd will look like in about three years for the Panthers

[@mirkokraovac9068]

Come on, Weegar turning the puck over? That never happens

[@justinnzamora5366]

Florida better not hit the panic button after this game. Just put that behind you and rebound for Thursday. Washington was just sending a message to the analysts that they're not going to be an easy out.

[@Teedeedatd]

shouldve been 7-2. Bob bailed them out

[@ttv_neon7892]

I’m so happy to see Jonny back, and him ovie and backy are a nice line

[@amitbhardwaj1757]

I definitely didn't expect Washington to win, and was pleasantly surprised! The Florida Panthers have so many good players, especially with the recent acquisition of Giroux from the Flyers.

[@savjakob7838]

Kuznetsov was all over the puck this game. Could of had 3 goals and a couple assists

[@tb_lightning8898]

@Tearjerker , you stupid idiot.He didn't use it for a long time

[@stanislavchubari1772]

Да уже который год убеждаюсь что в плэй-оф это совсем другой хоккей чем в регулярке тут ставки другие и может выстрелить команда которую не ожидаешь!!!!!

[@nyr3494]

...как предодущем M.СANADIANS.

[@bigk7304]

The caps made the people proud today. I couldn’t believe how intense that was and the panthers never stopped bro. No one did. It was a good game 1. Let’s see what happens on 2👍🏽💪🏽

[@drjay73]

Penguins fan here - Nice job Capitals! They showed the Panthers that playoff hockey is a totally different game. Regardless of whether the Caps and my Pens win their first round match ups, they both showed FLA and NY that this isn't going to be easy by any stretch!

[@glebnegey]

Потрясающе!!! Интрига завязывается 👍 Вашингтон сегодня порадовал и игра наших парней (Ови, Кузя, Орлов) особенно

[@user-ny4hy2on4g]

Хорошая реализация.

[@tellurius4951]

Teams from Florida 👏🙌

[@Plutonium237]

Cool series

[@madgcat4925]

Вот что хотите говорите про Овечкина, но такое ощущение, что Саня это яйца Вашингтона и всей команды. Есть Саня - одна команда, нет Сани - совсем другая. Чтоб всем суперзвездам так в отборе играть в 36 лет, как Овечкин выступил при голе Кузнецова. Один Павелски на ум приходит, вот кто тоже тот еще заводила и тащун. Даллас в этом сезоне практически полностью ему обязан.

[@ZiZu_Kuzbass]

Вашингтон забросил в регулярке 270+ шайб. У Овечкина 90 очков, т.е. по статистике он причастен к каждой третьей шайбе команды. Естественно его отсутствие/присутствие влияет на игру! 🤷‍♂️

[@user-dq1kb3nr1b]

Так и есть, Саня это стержень всей команды, когда он на льду (или на скамье) это +10 к уверенности всех игроков :) настоящий Кэп !

[@rhwing5095]

Panthers came out real cocky and got what they deserved. A very educational slice of humble pie. Let’s see what they can do.

[@igorm3561]

Хорошая игра Вашингтона, без раскачки с хорошими быстрыми комбинациями и с заряженностью на чужие ворота. Бобровский у Пантер иногда творил чудеса.

[@99cch]

Что интересно Овечкин Бобру сказал? На 5:18

[@johanesgun]

@@99cch он сказал тоби пизд@

[@iimmee]

@@99cch вынимай

[@lkesha82]

Когда видел все эти обрезы и провалы обороны Пантер, казалось что команды поменялись формой настолько это напоминает игру Вашингтона в этом(и не только) сезоне )))

[@user-cc7sv2zv8c]

@@99cch "Я бы тебе тоже забил, если бы Кузя не отобрал у меня шайбу!"😂😂😂

[@user-volk999]

Хорошее судейство и игра сделана

[@zverpubg2295]

Посмотри на количество моментов в матче🤡

[@thanos2588]

I’ve kept warning that they won’t win scoring 5 goals and coming back from down 3+ every game. They are the Leafs of a few years ago. Even if they win the series, the Winner of Tampa Toronto will beat Florida relatively easily.

[@tradertrav6414]

Just the first game haha

[@jonnysnipes3123]

Toronto ain’t winning the series lol

[@smilanesi98]

Not a chance.

[@Nall412]

@@jonnysnipes3123 Toronto taking out Tampa in 5 games.

[@JoshMarshain]

@@jonnysnipes3123 funny that with all the Florida trashing in that comment THAT is your takeaway, rent free dude

[@user-qc5tr7iv9b]

Что же Ови сказал Бобу, когда Кузя забил.... Кто знает???

[@andreykazakov22]

Вынимай Серёжа.. наверное )

[@ruslangodgy6510]

Он спросил его что с ебалом Боб)))

[@vasy_5177]

Сколько тебе раз "блядь" повторять "блядь

[@christopherworks400]

Holy cow I was not expecting that result.

[@ohgeorgee7570]

Who was best team by points in the east and lose 4to2 love the out come 😊😊

[@christopherworks400]

@@ohgeorgee7570 oh don't get me wrong I am happy the Caps won. I was not expecting the win. Thankfully mistakes on Florida's part and quick thinking on the Caps got 2 nice goals.

[@DirtyBeefCurtains]

Panthers crowd is crickets compared to the other teams in the playoffs.

[@kenarthur6253]

I hope Big Tom Wilson is ok. He's a key part of the team. NHL playoffs are the best

[@farmrbrwn]

Carlson too hopefully, that was a nasty hit by Sam bennet

[@BenzG555]

Nice game. Go Caps go👌

[@user-xt5qt5vs4g]

Вот так фаворит и аутсайдер, и главное по делу.

[@daviducockny]

Not a panther fan, but I expected more from a team that usually plays with a winning confidence. Congratulations to the Capitals, they clearly put too much pressure on them.

[@himmelhero]

looking like a classic florida playoff run lol

[@fareaster9760]

молодцы ребята)

[@114MrCool]

caps winning the cup pack it in

[@BombiN0]

Ovi chirping Bobrovsky was such a power move. I swear he said something like "DAVAI CYKA!" or something (correct me if I'm wrong Russian folk)

[@IgsorZar]

"DAVAI CYKA!" this expression can be both encouraging yourself and a partner (like, for example, C'mon), and swearing (if you say it to another person).I don't think Ovi insulted Bobrovsky.Most likely he could say :Take out the puck, lol))

[@maratsamigullin1053]

Боб один тащил всю команду пантер? Вашингтон доказал, что ещё может, на зло всем критикам Кузя красавчик.

[@goalhorn2012]

Good job caps

[@juicyfartsofjimcornette1154]

Hmm...apparently, Miami remembers that they do have a hockey team as there wasn't as many Washington fans in there. And of course, the flakes bail on them when they knew they were going to lose.

[@threefortytwo23]

No one talking about orlav @ 4:06? Wow, just wow. Even Backstrom would call that a sexy feed.

[@DOW-E]

It’s Washington. It’s Alexander Ovechkin

[@povertyspec9651]

Hey Weegar, did you get the license number of the truck you crashed into?

[@josephwirtz8352]

Wow!

[@overhead18]

The Panthers tried to play a heavy game which is not their style. I would have to think they will not make that mistake again. The Caps first two goals in the third period were a direct result of ill advised plays made in dangerous areas by the Panthers. They will not win many playoff games against veteran teams turning over the puck near the blue lines...particularly bad because the first one came with a one goal lead in the third period. Weegar has to know better.

[@user-ee9jj8we5s]

Оч хороший хоккей показали оба клуба 💪💪💪. Кепс с победой 😁✊

[@charliecaspar228]

Besides colorado and Toronto every series could go either way this year

[@user-kw9bm5gr3z]

Обе команды покозали хороший хоккей. Вашингтон с победой.

[@twiztinupblunts4031]

🖕🇷🇺

[@jkliao6486]

Huge team effort by the caps. Hope It's no big deal for Tom. This team is not as deep as they used to be and everyone is irreplaceable rn.

[@XaviRonaldo0]

Need Wilson as a deterrent as much as anything else

[@GaryM42069]

LETS GO CAPS

[@brandonjohnson735]

2:14 what a terrible cut, stop doing automated highlights it takes one guy per game to grab highlights as they happen and make it so that the video has a flow. Distracting and unprofessional, get it together @Sportsnet

[@amiller2121]

Someone is up past his bed time.

[@Andrey_K70]

To fans Cats: It was only first game. To fans Caps: It was only first game.

[@twiztinupblunts4031]

No one cares. We don't need your support or condescending bullshite

[@eieiei88]

1996. 26 years and counting since a Stanley cup playoff round win

[@FlorentNoirot]

They sort of have become the penguins of the 90s. So-so regular season team whose highly dangerous in the playoffs

[@MrCzveare]

Maybe they did that on purpose so they could have the energy to take it to another level in the playoffs.

[@adletamrenov9457]

Crazy game, but one is true Caps where more stronger than Cats all game long

[@joeydrummer7929]

I’m still taking Florida in this series but looks like it’ll be a lot closer than I had thought. I think Florida taking those early penalties kind of put them off their game for most of the game . Can’t give your opponent , especially one who has Ovi , a 5 on 3 in the very beginning of the game. Doesn’t end well. I think Florida will come out strong and win game 2 and then will ultimately win the series. But it could absolutely be a 6 or 7 game series . Great game

[@landonlc4]

Bob's butterfly was so much wider when he wore ccm pads. can any goalie in the comments explain why he would want to go away from that and why the true pads seem narrower in the butterfly position.

[@annihilationHaven]

Thank my habs for softening up the Panthers with that 10-2 whooping.

[@xlr0gd205]

Fun fact: When Panthers had lost game 1, they won a series... 0 times

[@BunnyWise]

Go to stanley Washington

[@city6291]

The Panthers defense looked sooo out of position, they need to lock down their man instead of wandering around the front of the net to win this series.

[@doubledouble4g379]

Wow, must be something in the air down in the Sunshine state - the Bolts came into Toronto looking hung-over and got destroyed and now this, Panthers looked lost and lifeless at times...

[@obivankenobikenobi1743]

Саня красавец отобрал шайбу и Кузя забил с его передачи ,Боб тащил молодцом,игра огонь!!!!

[@maddogmatt44]

Number 1 Cop on the Force!

[@lkesha82]

A first game, too early to make predictions... Very bad defense for the home team tonight, caps could score more.

[@goalieman206]

The cats looked terrible this game. They need to rebound and win the next one. This whole game they could never get the puck over the blue line but when they did they scored. It's just one game the cats will come back and do what they do.

[@biffdanielson2820]

Presidents Trophy phenomena: #1 seed is coasting while #2 seed is fighting.

[@user-ee9jj8we5s]

😎🖖 всех с началом плей-офф 👀💪🔥👍. 🤌 Кепс ❤️‍🔥🍀. Удачи всем клубам 😉🤜🤛. Ребята вратари ✊✌🏻

[@hankfanelli719]

When the Panthers win: let's go!!!! We're winning the cup!!!! When they lose: we should have won but the bad calls from the refs screwed us out of a win.

[@brandynmcmahan5398]

Lol and caps fans have never done that. Your fan base will disappear when ovie retires. Just like it does with them going to catch the metro when they’re done by one goal with eight minutes left

[@KingLos95]

No, we didn’t lose bc of the refs. They sucked for sure and had some missed calls but we weren’t on our A game. Missed a bunch of passes and we just seemed “off” tonight. Hopefully this is our wake up call bc this is a MUST WIN series for us

[@DavidWoelkechannel]

@@jesseb4923 or Edmonton

[@markiv2942]

Panthers came to play, Caps came to PLAY.

[@damienchance2622]

Wth is the SN editors show the replay of the 1st goal

[@xlr0gd205]

Fun fact: The best away-ice record in this season belongs to... Washington Capitals

[@AzureTiger]

Красиво 👍

[@xavierguerra5315]

Experience beat talent today

[@smilanesi98]

Shocked. How do you corral the Panthers to just 2 goals?

[@ItsmeCote]

By playing smarter.

[@bankirulkil1964]

Молодцы Впшики, Ови вернулся и уверенность вернулась. Теперь также в таком же темпе и манере еще 3 победные игры.....

[@user-fo1ce3nn6m]

Наврядли

[@NHLfan11]

I have 2018 vibes before Alex Ovechkin contract is over I think Washington will have another cup and taking down Florida will be key!

[@koshka02]

Nah, I still think Panthers will win this series. Caps have been inconsistent all season. Panthers have been solid winners all season and they just picked up Giroux who's been an amazing addition for them. Maybe it will go 6 or 7 games. Perhaps in a week or two I'll be proven wrong.

[@Nall412]

Cant see another cup. But def can see them winning this series

[@kiriyamathelama1809]

Nobody loves scoring on Bob more then osh

[@nicharonii]

this editor man…. what do you smoke when you edit these videos

[@1Individu]

How dare they skip the bird of Kuzy 🦅

[@foolmenow00]

Honestly, I thought Predators and Caps had toughest sledding and so far, I'm half right but because of vets on Caps, I figured they had puncher's chance. Panthers might need this series to grow up.

[@Andrew-hg3zq]

Panthers are scary.. they just keep attacking, feels like a never ending cycle so thank you kuz and Vany for saving us

[@mloftus8618]

Yea, there’s a lot of people on here saying Florida is overrated, etc. But I’m with you, they are very fast and slick, and I’m always nervous when they are cycling the puck.