Tag Archives: Goal

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

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

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

2023 NHL All-Star Game Highlights: Capitals’ Ovechkin, Pittsburgh’s Crosby Combine For Three Goals In Metropolitan Division’s Semifinal Loss

While the Metropolitan Division lost in the semifinal of the three-on-three tournament by a score of 10-6 at the 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin earned a goal and three … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Alexander Alexeyev Records First NHL Point on Goal By Anthony Mantha

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

Posted in Defense, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

All Alone: Alex Ovechkin Scores 787th Career Goal, Passes Gordie Howe for Most Goals Scored With a Single Franchise

Screenshot: NBC Sports Washington Alex Ovechkin scored his seventh goal of the 2022-23 season against the Arizona Coyotes at home on Saturday night. The goal was the 787th goal of his career, which passes Gordie Howe for the all-time record … Continue reading

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

On the Board: Matt Irwin Scores His First Goal As A Capital, First Since December 2018

With a commanding 5-1 lead over the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena on Tuesday night, defenseman Matt Irwin scored his first goal as a member of the Washington Capitals to pad the lead by five.

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Sucker Punch in the Steel City: Sidney Crosby Punches Nic Dowd in the Face, Dmitry Orlov Scores Moments Later

When it comes to national television matchups, there is perhaps no better than the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins. When these two, longtime rivals play one another, a playoff-like feel is apparent and tempers can sometimes flare. During the team’s … Continue reading

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Worth the Work: Michal Kempny Scores First Goal in Over Two Years In Game Against the Philadelphia Flyers

Washington Capitals During the Washington Capitals’ run to their first Stanley Cup championship in 2018, defenseman Michal Kempny played a key part after being acquired in a trade mid-season. However the nearly four years since that Stanley Cup run have … Continue reading

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Did You Miss Me? Daniel Sprong Scores Against San Jose Sharks After Missing Last Three Games As A Healthy Scratch

John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images With the Washington Capitals mired in a struggle to put a consistent number of wins on the board over their last several games, Head Coach Peter Laviolette has juggled individual players in and out of … Continue reading

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

First Goal for Saint Nick: Nicklas Backstrom Scores First Goal of the 2021-22 Season Against the Boston Bruins

ESPN The return of Nicklas Backstrom to the Washington Capitals eight games ago was a welcome one for a Capitals team that had been without their star center since the start of the 2021-22 season. While it took some time, … Continue reading

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Former Capitals Left-Wing Nathan Walker Scores Hat Trick In Season Debut With Blues, Matches Total From First 25 Career Games

Photo: Joe Puetz/NHLI via Getty Images Former Washington Capitals left-wing Nathan Walker scored a hat-trick in his 2021-22 regular-season debut for the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night in the team’s 6-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings at Enterprise … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments