Washington Capitals forward Daniel Sprong scored the opening goal during Saturday’s clash with the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. This marks his fifth goal of the season.
At the 4:40 mark in the first period, Sprong netted his fifth goal thus far. Forward Jakub Vrana and center Evgeny Kuznetsov assisted.
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Sprong has two goals and one assist in his last three games.
Entering tonight’s game, Sprong led the Capitals in goals per 60 minutes of five-on-five play (1.74).
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Additionally, Vrana extended his point with the primary assist on Sprong’s goal.
Jakub Vrana earned the primary assist on Sprong’s goal. Vrana extends his point streak to five games (3g, 3a) and has recorded nine points (5g, 4a) in his last eight games.
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Kuznetsov also extended his point streak and is one point away from hitting the 400 career point plateau.
Evgeny Kuznetsov earned the secondary assist. Kuznetsov extends his point streak to three games (0g, 4a) and is now one point shy of 400 career points.
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By Della Young
