Category Archives: Offense

Too Soon to Panik: Richard Panik Bouncing Back After Slow Start to the Season

Posted on March 7, 2020 by

Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images When the Washington Capitals signed forward Richard Panik to a four-year contract in free agency last summer, they did so in the hopes the veteran forward would be able to provide a boost in secondary … Continue reading →

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Top of the Blueline Totem Pole: John Carlson Becomes Franchise Points Leader Among Defensemen, Passes Calle Johansson

Posted on February 23, 2020 by

Just a day after tying Capitals defensive great Calle Johansson for the franchise Points record among defensemen, current Capitals defenseman John Carlson took sole possession of first all-time in Washington Capitals’ history in scoring among blueliners with an assist against … Continue reading →

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“See You At 800”: Wayne Gretzky Congratulates Alex Ovechkin on Reaching 700 Goals

Posted on February 23, 2020 by

Getty Images When it comes to NHL greats, there is no player greater than Wayne Gretzky, appropriately nicknamed The Great One. The NHL’s greatest player of all-time is widely respected around the league and holds dozens of NHL records, topped … Continue reading →

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Countdown Complete! Alex Ovechkin Scores 700th Career Goal Against New Jersey Devils

Posted on February 22, 2020 by

The question on everyone’s mind heading into the 2019-20 season was when Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin would reach the 700-goal milestone, as he entered the season with 658 goals and would need a reasonable 42 goals to become the eighth … Continue reading →

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T.J. For Two! T.J. Oshie Scores Two Goals on Two Shots Against Golden Knights

Posted on February 17, 2020 by

Ethan Miller/Getty Images North America The Washington Capitals’ first two periods against former teammate Nate Schmidt and the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday evening did not start off well. Down 3-0 heading into the second intermission, the team needed to … Continue reading →

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Carl Keeps Cruising: Carl Hagelin Continues Productive Points Streak With Goal Against Coyotes

Posted on February 16, 2020 by

Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images Heading into their final late-night game of the season, the Capitals were looking to keep their momentum headed in the right direction after a win against the Colorado Avalanche. Down 1-0 nearing the end of the second … Continue reading →

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Tiger in the Spotlight: Lars Eller’s Effectiveness A Bright Spot During Capitals’ Struggles

Posted on February 12, 2020 by

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals’ struggles over the last several games have been a blemish on an otherwise strong season, and have highlighted a number of issues the team and its coaching staff will be looking to address … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin Records 27th Career Hat Trick Against Los Angeles Kings, Moves Closer to 700 Goals

Posted on February 4, 2020 by

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images Since before and after the All-Star break, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been the NHL’s hottest player. Ending the two games before the All-Star break with consecutive hat tricks, the Capitals’ captain for was named … Continue reading →

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A Deuce for Tiger: Lars Eller Scores Two Goals in Capitals’ Super Bowl Sunday Game Against the Penguins

Posted on February 2, 2020 by

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images While a 4-3 loss to the Metropolitan Division Rival Pittsburgh Penguins in the Capitals’ latest Super Bowl Sunday home contest left a sour taste in the mouths of the team and fans in Alex Ovechkin … Continue reading →

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The Great Eight in Eighth!! Alex Ovechkin Passes Mark Messier For Eighth All-time In Goals

Posted on January 31, 2020 by

Alex Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images Having already tied the great Mark Messier in the second period of the Capitals’ 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Friday night, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin made history yet again in the closing minute … Continue reading →

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