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Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie scored two goals Monday night as the team clashed with the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk assisted Oshie’s first goal and now leads Capitals blueliners in assists. Prospect Connor McMichael picked up his first NHL point with an assist on Oshie’s second goal.

Oshie (2) tied the game, 1-1, at the 6:26 mark of the first period.

Don’t leave @TJOshie77 alone in front ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ pic.twitter.com/ZaMlWeUUGK

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 25, 2021

His 0.42 goals per game rating last season (22 goals in 53 games) was the second-highest rating he’s had since joining the Capitals in 2015-16. Van Riemsdyk picked up his fourth assist of the season, which is the most among Capitals defensemen.

Oshie (3) would pot his second of the night and third of the season at the 11:10 mark, giving the Capitals a 2-1 lead. Forward Anthony Mantha and McMichael had the helpers.

That angle tho 😅 pic.twitter.com/7QVmREoI03

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 25, 2021

This marked Oshie’s 34th career multi-goal game. Mantha earned the primary assist, which is his second assist of the season.

Additionally, McMichael picked up his first NHL point with the secondary assist. According to The Washington Post‘s Samantha Pell, McMichael’s parents are attending tonight’s game and it’s their first time seeing him play live in an NHL regular-season game.

Connor McMichael earned an assist on Oshie’s second goal, marking his first career NHL point.

— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) October 25, 2021

By Della Young