Capitals, Johnson End Boston Winning Streak

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 10: Nicklas Backstrom scored the first goal of the night early in the first period, and here, almost had a second. (Photo by Kate McGovern/www.OffWingPhoto.com)

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 10: Nicklas Backstrom is congratulated by his teammates on giving the Capitals a 1-0 lead early in the first period. Alexandre Giroux scored early in the second and Alex Ovechkin added a third goal with less than a minute left in the final period. Boston earned one goal late in the second period but was unable to overcome Washington’s early lead. (Photo by Kate McGovern/www.OffWingPhoto.com)

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 10: Goalie Brent Johnson makes a save duing the second period. He had 33 saves tonight, two of which earned him standing ovations from the crowd. Play was stopped early in the game when Johnson appeared to be injured, but he played the remainder of the game. (Photo by Kate McGovern/www.OffWingPhoto.com)