Tag Archives: Offense

Cruising Carly: John Carlson Scores 10th and 11th Goals of the Season in First Period Against Los Angeles Kings, Continues Historic Start to the Season.

Posted on December 4, 2019 by

Hans Deryk/The Canadian Press, via the Associated Press Capitals defenseman John Carlson’s start to the 2019-20 season has seen the former first-round pick have one incredible game after the other. After scoring a goal in the Caps’ 5-2 routing of … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin Records Hat Trick in Victory Against the Detroit Red Wings

Posted on November 30, 2019 by

Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images With a goal in the Capitals’ 4-3 overtime victory on Friday, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was just three goals shy of reaching the 20-goal plateau yet another time in his storied NHL career. Just one … Continue reading →

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D.C. Stands For Dangle City: Alex Ovechkin Dances Around A Florida Panthers Defender For 16th Goal of the Season

Posted on November 27, 2019 by

Having struggled to get a victory since their 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on November 18, the Capitals needed to have a good start to their Wednesday night tilt against the Florida Panthers, on a night where the team … Continue reading →

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Travis Boyd Scores First Goal of the Season Against the Boston Bruins in First Game Since Being Recalled

Posted on November 16, 2019 by

Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images Throughout his time with the Capitals this season, forward Travis Boyd has made a case for more and regular playing time for Head Coach Todd Reirden, but a combination of salary cap constraints and a … Continue reading →

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A Balanced Attack With Powerful Scoring: The Capitals Are a Tough Matchup For the Opposition

Posted on November 7, 2019 by

The Washington Capitals offensive attack is among the best in the NHL. Continue reading →

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A Sense of Belonging: Travis Boyd Doing His Best to Prove He Deserves A Regular Lineup Spot

Posted on November 2, 2019 by

Last season, Capitals forward Travis Boyd showed promising growth in his offensive game and seemed primed for a true shot at a spot in the Capitals’ bottom-six forward group and a chance to be a regular contributor in the lineup. … Continue reading →

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Michal Kempny Scores Two Straight Goals in Third Period to Tie Canucks 5-5, Has First Multi-Goal Game

Posted on October 26, 2019 by

Photo by Derek Cain/NHLI via Getty Images After missing the first few games of the 2019-20 season, Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny has been a welcome addition to the Washington blueline, with his all-around style of play adding a valuable dimension … Continue reading →

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Top Shelf T.J. : T.J. Oshie Extends Team Lead in Goals With First Period Power Play Tally

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images Heading into Sunday night’s contest against the Chicago Blackhawks, Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie was coming off a game in which he scored two goals to help the Caps to a 5-2 win over the … Continue reading →

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Capitals Hold off Late Maple Leafs Rally, Win 4-3

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images After a lopsided loss to Andre Burakovsky and the Colorado Avalanche on Monday evening, the Capitals looked to bounce back with a better performance against a Toronto Maple Leafs team playing the second of a … Continue reading →

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John Carlson Passes Sergei Gonchar on the Capitals’ All-Time Scoring List for Defensemen, Now Fourth All-Time

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

Washington Capitals Entering the 2019-20 season, Capitals defenseman and new alternate captain John Carlson looked to build upon a career-best 70-point campaign in 2018-19, for which he finished fourth in Norris Trophy voting. Through eight games, Carlson’s scorching hot start … Continue reading →

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