Connor McMichael - NHL News & Rumors

Grabs trio of points Sunday McMichael scored two goals, distributed an assist and put two shots on net in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact McMichael played a pivotal role in all three of the Capitals' goals Sunday, as he picked up a secondary helper on Trevor van Riemsdyk's goal in the second period before scoring twice himself in the third. With his trio of points, he is up to 14 goals, 32 assists, 142 shots on net, 45 hits and 44 blocked shots across 77 games this season. The 25-year-old forward has been a frequent contributor to Washington's offense as of late with four goals and 11 points over his last nine games. McMichael is a solid waiver-wire pickup in most fantasy formats that track category coverage ahead of the Caps' last game of the regular season Tuesday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Connor McMichael | Postgame | Washington Capitals Connor McMichael speaks postgame

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

PIT@WSH: McMichael scores goal against Stuart Skinner | Washington Capitals Connor McMichael (WSH) scores goal against Stuart Skinner (PIT) to make it 2 - 0

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins

Logan Thompson stopped 24 shots, and the Washington Capitals kept their slim playoff hopes alive by beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 in perhaps the final home of Alex Ovechkin’s...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nets lone goal in loss McMichael scored a goal, added two PIM, blocked three shots and went minus-3 in Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Rangers.

Impact McMichael has two goals and seven assists over his last 10 outings. The 25-year-old's tally tied this contest at 1-1 in the first period, but the Rangers dominated the final 40 minutes. McMichael hasn't matched his 26-goal, 57-point breakout from 82 games in the 2024-25 regular season, but he's at 12 goals, 42 points, 138 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 74 appearances. His 8.7 shooting percentage is his worst in the last three seasons, so he's like been a victim of some bad luck this year.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals vs. Rangers | NHL Highlights | April 05, 2026

APRIL 6 • YOUTUBE

Capitals get blown out 8-1 by the Rangers in a game crucial to their playoff hopes

Charlie Lindgren allowed eight goals on 32 shots as the defense melted down in front of him, and the Washington Capitals blew a major opportunity to keep pace in the Eastern Confer...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

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APRIL 6 • YOUTUBE

WSH@NYR: McMichael scores goal against Igor Shesterkin | Washington Capitals Connor McMichael (WSH) scores goal against Igor Shesterkin (NYR) to make it 1 - 1

APRIL 5 • NHL.COM

Picks up two points Saturday McMichael scored a goal, distributed an assist, fired five shots on net, had two blocked shots and served two PIM in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact McMichael eclipsed the 40-point mark on the season with a goal early in the opening period before later providing the lone helper on Tom Wilson's shorthanded tally. Overall, McMichael now has 11 goals, 41 points, 137 shots on net, 43 hits and 41 blocked shots through 73 games this season. The 25-year-old center has been a steady contributor for Washington's offense as of late with seven points over his last nine games. He's a solid streaming option in numerous fantasy formats for the remainder of the regular season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Connor McMichael | Postgame | Washington Capitals Connor McMichael speaks postgame

APRIL 5 • NHL.COM

Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres

Aliaksei Protas had a goal and assist in his return from injury and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday night

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

BUF@WSH: McMichael scores goal against Alex Lyon | Washington Capitals Connor McMichael (WSH) scores goal against Alex Lyon (BUF) to make it 3 - 1

APRIL 5 • NHL.COM

Two helpers Tuesday McMichael picked up two assists in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.

Impact The 25-year-old had a hand in a pair of Alex Ovechkin tallies as the future Hall of Famer reached 30 goals for the 20th time in his career. McMichael has gone 10 straight games without scoring a goal of his own, but over the last seven games he's notched six assists as he closes in on his second straight 40-point season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Connor McMichael | Postgame | Washington Capitals Connor McMichael speaks postgame

MARCH 22 • NHL.COM

Defenseman Cole Hutson impresses in his NHL debut, then scores at the end for the Capitals

Cole Hutson scored his first NHL goal with 25.7 seconds left in his debut

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Chychrun scores third period goal to give Capitals 2-1 win over Sabres

Jakob Chychrun scored with 1:33 left to play, Charlie Lindgren made 29 saves, and the Washington Capitals beat Buffalo 2-1 to snap the Sabres’ eight-game win streak

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Lights lamp twice Monday McMichael scored two goals, including one on the power play, put three shots on net and recorded two blocked shots in Monday's 7-3 win over Calgary.

Impact McMichael reached the double-digit goal mark on the year in unique fashion. After his ninth goal of the season where he put the puck away off a slick feed from Justin Sourdif, McMichael went on to score an unassisted power-play goal for his 10th goal. Alongside his 10 twine finders, he has 33 points, 115 shots on net, 33 hits and 34 blocked shots across 61 games this season. He should continue to draw line assignments in the team's middle six moving forward, which places him a solid spot to produce in deep fantasy leagues.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Washington visits Philadelphia after McMichael's 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals visit the Philadelphia Flyers after Connor McMichael scored two goals in the Capitals' 7-3 win against the Calgary Flames

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Connor McMichael | Postgame | Washington Capitals Connor McMichael speaks to the media postgame

MARCH 10 • NHL.COM

NHL Highlights | Flames vs. Capitals - March 9, 2026

MARCH 10 • YOUTUBE

Capitals snap 3-game skid with a 7-3 win over the Flames

Connor McMichael scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 7-3 on Monday night

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

CGY@WSH: McMichael scores goal against Devin Cooley | Washington Capitals Connor McMichael (WSH) scores goal against Devin Cooley (CGY) to make it 3 - 0

MARCH 10 • NHL.COM

Activated from injured reserve McMichael (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact McMichael was placed on injured reserve at the end of January, but he should be back in action Wednesday against the Flyers, which is the Capitals' first game following the Olympic break. The 25-year-old has recorded eight goals, 23 assists, 30 hits and 30 blocked shots while averaging 17:03 of ice time over 55 appearances this season.

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Connor McMichael | February 22 | Washington Capitals Connor McMichael speaks after practice

FEBRUARY 22 • NHL.COM

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Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins

Capitals get blown out 8-1 by the Rangers in a game crucial to their playoff hopes

Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres

Defenseman Cole Hutson impresses in his NHL debut, then scores at the end for the Capitals

Chychrun scores third period goal to give Capitals 2-1 win over Sabres

Washington visits Philadelphia after McMichael's 2-goal game

Capitals snap 3-game skid with a 7-3 win over the Flames