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- Alex Ovechkin Records Hat Trick in 7-6 Loss Against the San Jose Sharks
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Category Archives: History
Alex Ovechkin Ties Hall of Famer, Former Teammate Sergei Fedorov on All-Time Russian Points List
Photo: Washington Times A few seasons ago, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin became the all-time leader in goals scored by a Russian player in the history of the NHL, passing former Capitals teammate and Hockey Hall of Famer Sergei Fedorov in … Continue reading
Posted in Games, History, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, History, Michael Fleetwood, Points, Record, Russian, Sergei Fedorov, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals
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1,000 for No. 44: Brooks Orpik to Play in 1,000th Career Game When Capitals Take on the Blues
While the Capitals’ Monday night game against the St. Louis Blues will be the 45th of the season for the team, it will be a milestone game for veteran defenseman Brooks Orpik, who will be playing in his 1,000th NHL … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged 1000 Games, Brooks Orpik, Defenseman, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals
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T.J. Oshie Scores 200th Career Goal in Capitals’ 5-3 Win over Flyers
While Jakub Vrana was named the First Star of the Capitals’ 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night with a two-goal game that set a career-high in goals, it was right wing T.J. Oshie who reached a major … Continue reading
Posted in Games, History, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged 200th Goal, Games, Goals, Michael Fleetwood, Milestone, Philadelphia Flyers, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals
Evgeny Kuznetsov Records 300th NHL Point in Win Over Red Wings
Photo: Carlos Osorio/Associated Press While the Capitals ended their three-game losing streak with their 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday evening, superstar center Evgeny Kuznetsov reached a milestone of his own, recording his 300th career NHL point … Continue reading
Posted in History, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged 300th Point, Detroit Red Wings, Evgeny Kuznetsov, History, Michael Fleetwood, Milestone, NHL, Washington Capitals
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A Comparison of The Washington Capitals’ “Young Guns” Era with Today’s Toronto Maple Leafs
Photo: NHL There was a time when Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom were not the experienced, well-rounded leaders that led the Capitals to the team’s first championship this past spring, but young players with a thirst for the Stanley Cup … Continue reading
Posted in History, Lineups, News, NHL, Opinion, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Auston Matthews, Brooks Laich, Bruce Boudreau, Connor Brown, Diane Doyle, Glen Hanlon, John Tavares, Kasperi Kapanen, Mike Babcock, Mike Green, Mitch Marner, Morgan Rielly, Nicklas Backstrom, Tomas Fleischmann, Toronto Maple Leafs, William Nylander, Young Guns
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Bruins Beat Blackhawks, 4-2, In 2019 NHL Winter Classic
Photo: @NHL The Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks clashed in the 11th Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, just under two hours away from Chicago in New Year’s Day matinee. The Bruins won the … Continue reading
Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News
Tagged 2019 NHL Winter Classic, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Game Recap, Harrison Brown
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Madison Bowey Scores First NHL Goal in Night of Firsts For Capitals’ Defensemen
Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images On a night in which young defenseman Tyler Lewington recorded his first career Gordie Howe Hat Trick in his second career game, fellow young blueliner Madison Bowey added a milestone of his own with his … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, Games, History, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Brady Tkachuk, Defenseman, First Goal, Madison Bowey, Michael Fleetwood, Ottawa Senators, Tyler Lewington, Washington Capitals
Tyler Lewington Records First Career Gordie Howe Hat Trick in Second Career Game
Photo: Washington Capitals A week ago, Capitals defenseman Tyler Lewington made his NHL debut in Ottawa against the Ottawa Senators in front of his family, getting on the scoresheet with a two-minute minor penalty. Exactly one week later, Lewington recorded … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, Games, History, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Assist, Defenseman, Fight, First Goal, Gordie Howe Hat Trick, Michael Fleetwood, Tyler Lewington, Washington Capitals
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Capitals Christmas Alumni Profile: A Look Back at Three Former Capitals Who Celebrate Their Birthday on Christmas Day
Photo: Getty Images While people around the world have finished or are finishing their Christmas Day celebrations, for three former members of the Washington Capitals, they have double the reason to celebrate, as their birthdays fall on arguably the most … Continue reading
