Tag Archives: Calle Johansson

Top Helper: John Carlson Becomes the Franchise Assist Leader Among Defensemen

Posted on February 1, 2020 by

Jana Chytoliva/Freestye Photography/Getty Images While Alex Ovechkin passing Mark Messier for eighth all-time in Goals Scored was the major storyline in the Capitals’ Friday night victory against the Ottawa Senators, defenseman John Carlson made history in his own right, becoming … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ John Carlson Earns 361st Career Assist; Ties Calle Johansson For Most Assists By A Defenseman In Franchise History

Posted on January 31, 2020 by

Photo: @Capitals Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson picked up his 361st assist in tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. He now ties Capitals alum Calle Johansson for most assists by a defenseman in franchise history.

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Cruising Carly: John Carlson Moves Into Second In Franchise Scoring and Assists For Defensemen With Third Period Assists Against Golden Knights

Posted on November 9, 2019 by

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images John Carlson’s 2019-20 season thus far has been one for the record books and one that has gained league-wide attention. While those outside Washington may just be realizing the weapon Carlson is, the Capitals and … Continue reading →

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Caps Retro Recap: Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars – October 17, 1995

Posted on October 13, 2019 by

The Washington Capitals beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 on Saturday night for their first regulation win in Dallas since October 17, 1995.  In our latest Caps Retro Recap, we take a look back at the Capitals last regulation win in “Big … Continue reading →

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John Carlson Reaches 400 Career Points in Capitals’ 4-1 Win Over Carolina

Posted on March 26, 2019 by

Photo: NHL via Getty Images After recording a then-career high 63 points and capping off the 2017-18 with a Stanley Cup championship, Capitals defenseman John Carlson had already had himself a solid season. This season, however, has seen the former … Continue reading →

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All-time Caps to never win a Stanley Cup?

Posted on June 28, 2018 by

Photo: NHL/Getty Images While still basking in the silver shine of a Stanley Cup victory, the attention of many Capitals fans has shifted to looking ahead to the future.  There are contracts to sign and coaches to choose.  Young players … Continue reading →

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20th Anniversary: A Look Back at the Washington Capitals’ 1997-1998 Season

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

Photos: Getty Images Twenty years ago, the Capitals were preparing to embark on one of the most memorable and unprecedented seasons in the history of the franchise.  However, judging from the events that occurred that offseason, very few fans and analysts would … Continue reading →

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Capitals Alumni of the Week: Calle Johansson

Posted on November 29, 2016 by

Photo: Washington Capitals Every Monday (yes, today’s Tuesday), NoVa Caps will feature a Capitals alumni as the Alumni of the Week. This week: longtime defenseman Calle Johansson. 

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The Top 5 Defensemen in Washington Capitals History

Posted on August 11, 2015 by

#5 – (Tie) Sergei Gonchar – 1994-2004 (10 seasons) and Mike Green – 2005-2015 (10 seasons) Each of these players was known for their offensive prowess as defensemen and both were usually on the second defensive pairing.  Gonchar’s best asset … Continue reading →

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