Tag Archives: Power Play Goals

Alex Ovechkin Ties Former Capitals Forward Mike Gartner For Fourth-Most Home Goals in NHL History

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Patrick Smith/Getty Images Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin scored his 32nd goal of the 2022-23 regular season, and in doing so, continued not only his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time Goals Scored record, but also climbed up another Goals list … Continue reading →

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Caught Shorthanded: A Look At The Capitals Power Play Goals And Shorthanded Goals Allowed Over The History Of The Franchise

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Jon Sorensen

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 →

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Alex Ovechkin Moves Into Third In All-Time Power Play Goals

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Greg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images Since he entered the league in 2005-06, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has made the Caps’ power play one of the most lethal in the league. His characteristic one-timer from his “office” has become one of … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin Passes Luc Robitaille On All-Time Power Play Goals, Reaches and Approaches Other Milestones in Loss to Nashville

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Frederick Breedon/Getty Images While the Capitals’ 6-5 loss to the Nashville Predators ended in less than spectacular fashion, there were a few bright spots in the contest, including continued production from blueliner John Carlson, and more notably, two power play … Continue reading →