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Hardy Haman Aktell Records First NHL Point With Assist on Dylan Strome Goal

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals continued their current homestand with a matchup against the San Jose Sharks, and had a few different faces in the lineup, including forward Hendrix Lapierre and defenseman Hardy Haman Aktell.

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Capitals Defenseman Vincent Iorio After NHL Debut: “Realizing…I’m Part Of This Team Now, It’s Pretty Special”

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Screenshot: @Capitals The Washington Capitals couldn’t have asked for a better outcome to their game against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, as contributions from new faces saw the team throttle the Sharks 8-3 on enemy ice. Key among those … Continue reading →

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1 to Remember! Vincent Iorio Records First NHL Point On A Goal By Alex Ovechkin

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Kavin Mistry/NHLI via Getty Images As if making his NHL debut at the age of 20-years old wasn’t enough, Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Iorio picked up his first NHL point in the Caps’ throttling of the San Jose Sharks.

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Game Afterthoughts: T.J. Oshie Records Gordie Howe Hat Trick Against New York Rangers

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Patrick Smith/Getty Images Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie, who played in his 500th game as a member of the team, recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick in the team’s Saturday matinee against the New York Rangers, in a spirited … Continue reading →

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Alexander Alexeyev Records First NHL Point on Goal By Anthony Mantha

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Rob Carr/Getty Images The Washington Capitals drafted defenseman Alexander Alexeyev with the final pick in the first round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, just weeks after their first-ever Stanley Cup championship. On Friday night against the Seattle Kraken, he … Continue reading →

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That Didn’t Take Long! Anthony Records First Point, Scores First Goal In Capitals Debut

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images 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 … Continue reading →

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Sprung By Sprong: Daniel Sprong Records First Point As A Washington Capital On Evgeny Kuznetsov’s First Goal of the Season

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Justin K. Aller/NHLI via Getty Images Acquired by the Washington Capitals in a trade for defenseman Christian Djoos last season, forward Daniel Sprong has gotten his first long look under new Head Coach Peter Laviolette in a pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season. … Continue reading →

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Tyler Lewington Records First Career Gordie Howe Hat Trick in Second Career Game

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Michael Fleetwood

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 →