Caps Start Off Regular Season in Grand Style

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The Capitals started off 2009 with a bang by completely dominating the Boston Bruins, and even worse, this butt-kicking happened in the Bruins's house. The Capitals got two goals each from Alex Ovechkin and Brooks Laich, and Theodore gave up just one goal late in the game, when the game was pretty much decided. Not only did the Capitals dominate on the scoreboard, but they also shutdown the Bruin's considerable offense, only allowing them 20 shots for the game, and only 3 shots on goal in the third period. While one game does not make a season, if tonight's game was any indication, it should a very entertaining and successful one.

P.S. With Donald Brashear having departed for the big Apple, it looks as if John Erskine will be called upon to drop the gloves much more this year. His fight in the 3rd period was very entertaining, and he gave a good showing of himself against Shawn Thornton, who trained in the offseason with a boxing trainer.