Tag Archives: Washington Capitals Milestone

Milestone Moments: Washington Capitals Career Milestones Reached in 2020-21

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHL via Getty Images While the 2020-21 NHL season was a shorter season than normal due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was not an uneventful one for members of the Washington Capitals, as many members of the … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Diane Doyle, Evgeny Kuznetsov, John Carlson, Milestones, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals Milestone, Washington Capitals Milestones | 1 Comment

Zdeno Chara Plays in 1,600th Career NHL Game Against Islanders

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Washington Capitals defenseman Zdeno Chara played in his 1600th NHL game Saturday night against the Islanders in New York. He is the thirteenth player in NHL history to reach the 1,600-games milestone.

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Boston Bruins, Milestone, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Washington Capitals Milestone, Zdeno Chara | Leave a comment

Alex Ovechkin Scores Two Goals Against Philadelphia – Needs Just One More to Tie Marcel Dionne For 5th Place On All-Time List

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Alex Ovechkin scored two goals in Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. He now needs just one more goal to tie Marcel Dionne for fifth place on the All-Time List for NHL goals with … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, Morning Skate, News, NHL, Players, Power Play, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Ovechkin, Brett Hull, Marcel Dionne, Milestone, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals Milestone | Leave a comment

Big Night For Big John: John Carlson Records 400th Career Assist in 800th Career Game

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals’ 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday proved to be a big milestone night for multiple players. In addition to Alex Ovechkin reaching another power play milestone, and new addition Anthony Mantha’s first goal and … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Verizon Center, Washington Capitals | Tagged Assists, Carl Hagelin, Diane Doyle, Franchise History, Games, John Carlson, Milestone, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals Milestone | Leave a comment

Swede Milestone: Nicklas Backstrom Passes Daniel Alfredsson For Fourth-Most Assists By A Swedish-born Player

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Diane Doyle

New guy Anthony Mantha scored his first career goal as a Washington Capital on Tuesday night against the Flyers. Nicklas Backstrom had an assist on the goal, which was his 714th career assist, allowing him to pass Daniel Alfredsson for fourth … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, Players, Verizon Center, Washington Capitals | Tagged Daniel Alfredsson, Milestone, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals Milestone | Leave a comment

John Carlson Ties And Passes Mike Green and Calle Johansson For Third All-Time In Goals Among Capitals Defenseman

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Getty Images Already the franchise leader in Points and Assists among defenseman, John Carlson scored his eighth and ninth goals of the 2020-21 season in the Washington Capitals’ April 1 tilt against the New York Islanders, moving closer to taking … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Calle Johansson, Diane Doyle, Goals, John Carlson, Mike Green, Milestone, New York Islanders, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals Milestone | Leave a comment

Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal #718 – Passes Phil Esposito For Sixth Place On All Time List

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 718th career goal Tuesday night against the New York Islanders. The goal moves Ovechkin into 6th place on the NHL’s all time career goals list, passing … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Ovechkin, Marcel Dionne, Milestone, Phil Esposito, Washington Capitals Milestone | 1 Comment

Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal #717 – Ties Phil Esposito For Sixth Place On All Time List

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Alex Ovechkin scored his 717th career goal Monday night against the Sabres in Buffalo. The tally came in the waning moments of the third period, with the Capitals leading 5-0. The goal ties him with Phil Esposito for sixth place … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Marcel Dionne, Milestone, Milestones, Phil Esposito, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals Milestone | Leave a comment

Evgeny Kuznetsov Records 400th NHL Career Point With Goal Against Buffalo

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Evgeny Kuznetsov recorded his 400th NHL career point on a goal at the end of the first period against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.

Posted in Games, News, Washington Capitals | Tagged Buffalo Sabres, Diane Doyle, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Milestone, Milestones, Washington Capitals Milestone | Leave a comment

John Carlson Records 500th Career NHL Point With Goal Against Flyers

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Diane Doyle

John Carlson scored his 500th NHL point in Thursday night’s game against the Flyers in Philadelphia. It came on a goal by Carlson himself. It was a beauty.