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April 13 has proven to be an eventful day for new Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha. Acquired by the team at the NHL Trade Deadline in a significant package, the former Detroit Red Wing met with the media after morning skate, in which he expressed a desire to “score a lot of goals” with new linemates T.J. Oshie and Nicklas Backstrom. The same day, he did just that, recording his first point and goal as a member of the Capitals against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Mantha’s first point came on an assist that came on a power play goal by right wing Tom Wilson at the 11:32 mark of the first period at Capital One Arena.
Whip it goooooood pic.twitter.com/ZIvxiwMBLS
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 13, 2021
The assist also marked Mantha’s 100th career helper.
And not to forget! Congrats to Mo on his first career point as a Cap and 100th career assist with his helper on Whip’s power-play goal in the first.
Have yourself a night!#ALLCAPS | @LeidosInc pic.twitter.com/7wl6Dmmcxr
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 14, 2021
Mantha’s first goal as a Capital came in the middle frame, the only tally in the second period, on assists from Oshie and Backstrom.
WELCOME TO DC MO!!! pic.twitter.com/vmHLgh7aHM
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 14, 2021
The goal was Mantha’s 12th of the 2020-21 season and made him the 49th player in Capitals franchise history to score in his debut with the team.
could get used to this
🚨 @antomantha8 pic.twitter.com/WytexT7Dhy
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 14, 2021
By Michael Fleetwood
