Washington Capitals, Canadiens and Ethen Frank
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After two dreary and dull periods on Tuesday, Washington sprung to life in the third with two goals from Frank.
The dog days have arrived for the Washington Capitals, who are struggling to maintain playoff position after an injury to Tom Wilson. Ethen Frank scored twice in the third period to tie the game, and then Connor McMichael added the winner in the final minute of overtime for a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.
In the postgame interview, Frank shared several insights that reflect his understanding of the game: Team Dynamics: Frank highlighted the importance of team cohesion, stating that every player must understand their role. This collective understanding leads to better performance on the ice.
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Frank has scored in consecutive contests for the second time this season. The 27-year-old winger is up to eight goals, 16 points, 55 shots on net, 27 hits, 21 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 35 appearances. Frank is in a middle-six role at even strength but is gaining time on the power play, which could help boost his offense.
Ethen Frank, a 27-year-old forward, has been playing in most of the Washington Capitals’ games this season. He has made the lineup in 25 of 36 games so far, and has been a phenomenal addition to the roster. He really made a name for himself by having his ...