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Dmitry Orlov Passes Al Iafrate in Goals Scored, Now Ninth All-Time Among Franchise Defensemen
Scott Taestsch/Getty Images Over the course of his NHL career, Dmitry Orlov has been among the most durable of the Washington Capitals’ defensemen, and on Saturday night, provided the overtime heroics against the Detroit Red Wings.
A Banner For Bonzai: It Is Long Overdue for Peter Bondra’s Number 12 to Be Raised to the Rafters
NHL There is no denying that, when all is said and done, Alexander Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom will be remembered as the two greatest players in the history of the Washington Capitals long after they hang up the skates and … Continue reading
Climbing That Playoff Ladder: T.J. Oshie, John Carlson Move Up Franchise Record Books On First Period Goal Against the Florida Panthers
Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images After a tough, 3-2 loss in overtime to the Florida Panthers in Washington, D.C. on Monday, the Washington Capitals got off to a good start in the first period of Game 5, on a … Continue reading
The Eliminators – Playoff History of the Teams Who Eliminated the Capitals During the Ovi Era
Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images The playoff history of the Washington Capitals is certainly littered with underperformance (performing worse than expected) based on their regular season record and playoff seeding position. But often it seems like the team … Continue reading
Breakthrough! Conor Sheary Scores First Goal of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sets Record For the Fastest Playoff Goal in A Period In Franchise History
The Washington Capitals headed into the third period of their crucial Game 5 contest against the Boston Bruins in desperate need of an offensive flame, outshooting the Bruins by a margin of 30-13 but down by a 2-0 score. It … Continue reading
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Tagged 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Boston Bruins, Conor Sheary, Franchise History, Games, Goals, Michael Fleetwood, Washington Capitals
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Caught Shorthanded: A Look At The Capitals Power Play Goals And Shorthanded Goals Allowed Over The History Of The Franchise
Photo: AP/Winslow Townson The Capitals power play has been an interesting follow over the course of this unique, abbreviated season. At times it’s looked like the unit can’t be stopped, and other times it’s looked like the unit would never … Continue reading
Big Night For Big John: John Carlson Records 400th Career Assist in 800th Career Game
Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals’ 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday proved to be a big milestone night for multiple players. In addition to Alex Ovechkin reaching another power play milestone, and new addition Anthony Mantha’s first goal and … Continue reading
Chasing Greatness In A Game: John Carlson Ties Mike Gartner For Fourth All-Time On Capitals’ Franchise Assists List, Nicklas Backstrom Climbs After Swedish Greats
Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images In a game against the New York Islanders that already saw Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin record his 1,300th career point and pass the great Phil Esposito for sixth all-time in goals scored, Caps defenseman … Continue reading
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Tagged Assists, Franchise History, Games, History, John Carlson, Michael Fleetwood, New York Islanders, Nicklas Backstrom, Points, Sweden, Washington Capitals
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Capitals Alumni Profile: Mike Marson
NHL Over the organization’s 47-year history, the Washington Capitals have a had a number of notable players don the Red, White, and Blue (or other jersey variants) and make a mark in one way or another. One such player is … Continue reading
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Tagged 1974-75 Season, Franchise History, Michael Fleetwood, Mike Marson, NHL History, Players, Washington Capitals
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Historic Clinching: Retro Recap – Washington Capitals at Calgary Flames – February 24, 1983
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images In February 1983, the Washington Capitals embarked on a road trip in Canada with stops in Edmonton, Calgary, and Montreal. One of their goals on this road trip was to clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup … Continue reading
