Tag Archives: Goal

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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Hands of Magic: T.J. Oshie Scores A Beauty of a Goal on A Wicked Backhand

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie has always been able to impress with the dexterity of his hand-eye coordination and his stick-work. On Easter Sunday against the New Jersey Devils, Oshie scored his 11th goal … Continue reading →

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Hockey on Pause: The Best Highlights From the Capitals 2019-20 Season… So Far

Posted on March 21, 2020 by George Foussekis

With the 2019-20 regular season on pause, let’s dive in to the Washington Capitals top moments of the regular season. Continue reading →

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Throw the Teddies! Hershey Bears Conduct Annual Teddy Bear Toss Game, Set New World Record (Again)

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Caroline O’Connor/Hershey Bears/Great Save Productions While every game in the Hershey Bears’ season is one to look forward to in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the team’s annual Teddy Bear Toss Game is one that holds extra meaning for fans and the team … Continue reading →

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Make it Eight! John Carlson Extends Point Streak to Eight Games With Second Period Goal

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

NHL Heading into Tuesday night’s game against the Calgary Flames, Capitals defenseman John Carlson was already having himself one heck of a week, having been named the NHL’s Second Star of the Week and heading into the game against Calgary … Continue reading →

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Brooks Orpik Scores His First Goal in 182 Regular Season Games

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: USAToday Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik has never been known for his offensive abilities in his career (as evidenced by his 17 career goals in nearly 1,000 games. However, during the Capitals’ Thursday night matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Orpik … Continue reading →

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Silent Swede: Nicklas Backstrom Continues to Quietly Climb the Capitals’ Record Books

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Michael Fleetwood

While Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and rookie Nathan Walker have been generating most of the hockey headlines in the DMV in the last few days, star center Nicklas Backstrom is once again flying under the radar, as he has done … Continue reading →

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