However else things are going, I think we can agree that Beauvillier has been a terrific pickup.
I wonder how far Protas is from returning? If/when he does, for all the offense he provided this season, he is also a very responsible defensive player. He could really be a help in buttoning down the defensive zone, especially late in games.
For all the angst about how Thompson had to save the day in the 3rd period a few times, realize that it was Montreal that had the breakdowns and the Caps with almost all the quality chances through the first two periods. Games have ebbs and flows. One team ISN'T going to dominate throughout - that's not generally how it works.
