A shorthanded goal by Yzerman cut the margin to 3-2 midway through the third period. The Capitals has seemingly taken control early in the second period when Bondra scored a somewhat controversial goal. These Stanley Cup playoffs are operating on two levels. Number two, and perhaps even more importantly, is can these games entertain the fans. The NHL is struggling right now.
TV ratings are very low.
After a Prozac first game, the NHL needed a big time second game. It got it Game 2. Before the series started we talked about the Red Wings' superior depth. We saw that tonight in the third period and overtime. Coach Scott Bowman had the confidence in his team to use three lines and three defense pairings.