Tag Archives: Milestones

Climbing the Books: Washington Capitals Career Milestones Reached in 2018-2019

Posted on May 10, 2019 by

The 2018-2019 was a good season for the Capitals, although they fell short of their ultimate goal of repeating as Stanley Cup champions. During the regular season, many of the team’s players managed to reach career milestones.  Prior to the … Continue reading →

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Multiple Milestones Reached In Game 5 vs. Hurricanes For Capitals

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images Six goals in Game 5 meant a lot of milestones were hit for the Washington Capitals. As much fun as the team had in their 6-0 win in the Carolina Hurricanes, the fact that some set … Continue reading →

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More Alex Ovechkin Milestones: Career NHL Goals and Power Play Goals

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images The lone highlight in the Capitals’ 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues was Alex Ovechkin’s first period power play goal. The goal moved him up the NHL’s all-time career goals list, as well as … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Second Quarter Review – 2018-2019 Season

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

With the Washington Capitals having played 41 games in the 2018-2019 season, it is time to conduct a second quarterly assessment of the team. In this piece, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle looks at the second quarter of the Capitals’ season … Continue reading →

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Nicklas Backstrom Ties Henrik Zetterberg In Career Assists — Eighth Place Among Swedes

Posted on December 29, 2018 by

Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images In the game between the Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators, Nicklas Backstrom tied Henrik Zetterberg on the All-Time list for assists.  It was Backstrom’s 623rd career assist.  Backstrom got an assist on … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin Sets Power Play Goal Record – Most Power Play Goals with a Single Franchise

Posted on December 15, 2018 by

Photo: @MonSportsNet The Washington Capitals game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night produced yet another Alex Ovechkin milestone.   The power play goal that he scored for the team’s fifth goal was his 237th power play goal and broke a … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin Scores His 625th Career Goal – Ties Joe Sakic and Jarome Iginla

Posted on November 26, 2018 by

Photo: NHL via Getty Images Alex Ovechkin keeps piling up the milestones.  In the Washington Capitals’ 4-1 victory against the New York Islanders on Monday, Alex Ovechkin scored the team’s fourth goal, an empty net goal.  This goal ties him … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals First Quarter Review: 2018-2019 Season

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

Photo: Will Newton/Getty Images With the Washington Capitals having played 21 games in the 2018-2019 season, it is time to do a quarterly assessment of the team. In this piece, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle looks at the first quarter of … Continue reading →

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Capitals Milestones Achieved on Opening Day 2018-19

Posted on October 5, 2018 by

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Wednesday was Opening Day of the 2018-2019 season for the Washington Capitals.  It was most notable for the Pre-game ceremonies, including player and staff introductions, display of the Stanley Cup, and the raising of the … Continue reading →

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