Caps Fight Back, Ultimately Fall to USNTDP

December 2, 2022 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Madison Capitols News Release

The Capitols continued their five-game road stretch on Friday night in Michigan as they were facing off against the USNTDP U-17's. This was the first matchup between the two sides this season. Last year, Madison had a 5-3-0-0 record against the National Development Program as a whole.

The US and Madison battled in the first period with both teams getting quality chances in the first period. USA took advantage of one of their opportunities, and Madison didn't. The same could be said in the second period with the US extending their lead to 2-0 after two period of play.

Madison answered back in the third to bring themselves within one thanks to a power play goal for Nathan Lewis. The goal for Lewis was his fourth of the season, which was answered quickly by the National Development Program. The Caps, down two again, battled back within one thanks to a goal from Miko Matikka. The goal for the Finnish forward for the Capitols was his tenth of the season.

Down the stretch, Madison brought themselves close enough to bring on the extra attacker late. With the net empty, the US sloppily threw one down the ice, which found its way into the back of the net after a deflection along the way. That put the nail in the coffin of the Capitols chances on Friday night.

Madison is back at it again tomorrow night against the U-17's. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:05 pm CT.

United States Hockey League Stories from December 2, 2022

• Lancers Get Their Revenge Over The Musketeers - Omaha Lancers
• Harvey's Shorthanded Overtime Winner Lifts Steel - Chicago Steel
• Jacks Rally Twice to Force Overtime, But Fall to Chicago 4-3 in Opener of Two-Game Series - Muskegon Lumberjacks
• Three-Goal Second Leads Fargo Past Lincoln - Lincoln Stars
• Stampede Stomps Down Blackhawks' At-Home Win Streak, 6-2, in First Game of Double Header - Sioux Falls Stampede
• The Aftermath: Storm Drops Road Contest to Buccaneers - Tri-City Storm
• One Comeback Not Enough Friday - Waterloo Black Hawks
• Caps Fight Back, Ultimately Fall to USNTDP - Madison Capitols
• Musketeers Swing First Trade of Season - Sioux City Musketeers
• Bevilacqua Makes NCAA Commitment - Des Moines Buccaneers
• Lancers Acquire William Smith from the Muskegon Lumberjacks - Omaha Lancers
• Mac Swanson Added to 2022 U.S. Junior Select Team - Fargo Force
• Capitols Face off against U-17's - Madison Capitols
• Broberg to Waterloo, Lancers Acquire Future Considerations - Omaha Lancers
• Hawks Add Defenseman Broberg - Waterloo Black Hawks
• Gameday Preview - Lincoln Stars
• The Forecast: Storm Set for Showdown at Buccaneer Arena - Tri-City Storm

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Madison Capitols Stories

• Madison Capitols Sign Michael Tang to Tender Agreement
• Madison Blanked in Cedar Rapids
• Caps Back in Win Column, Lee Shines After All-American Game
• Weekend Preview: Capitols Host Chicago, Travel to Cedar Rapids
• Three Capitols Named to NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings