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Philip Broberg scores twice as the Blues beat the Capitals 5-2 to move closer to a playoff spot

Philip Broberg scored twice to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Washington Capitals 5-2, inching closer to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and handing the top tea...

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Achieves first 20-goal season McMichael scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Oilers.

Impact The Capitals' passing on the play put the Oilers' defense in a blender, with McMichael finishing off a shot from between the circles at 19:45 of the second period to stretch the lead to 5-1. It was his 20th goal of the season -- this is the first time the 24-year-old has reached that mark. He's earned three goals and four assists over his last seven outings, and he's up to 43 points, 124 shots on net and a plus-21 rating as a fixture in the Capitals' top six this season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin has hat trick to move 13 away from breaking Gretzky's goals record as Capitals beat Oilers

Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to record a hat trick and move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and give the Washington Capitals...

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Plucks apple Saturday McMichael tallied an assist, a plus-3 rating and three shots during Saturday's 8-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact McMichael has points in five of his last six games and has mustered three goals and 12 points in 19 games since the calendar turned over into 2025. The 23-year-old has a chance to post his first 60-point campaign if he can stay hot down the stretch and should provide solid dividends for fantasy managers in the process.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks apple Saturday McMichael tallied an assist, a plus-3 rating and three shots during Saturday's 8-3 win over the Penguins.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snags assist in shootout loss McMichael notched an assist in Sunday's 5-4 shootout loss to Utah.

Impact McMichael has two goals and seven helpers over his last 10 outings. The 24-year-old's production looked to have dipped in December and January, but he's bounced back well as he continues his breakout campaign. He's now at 19 goals, 22 helpers, 119 shots on net and a plus-15 rating over 55 appearances and should have a shot at securing his first 60-point season.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eight points in last nine games McMichael scored a goal Thursday in a 4-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact He put the Caps up 2-1 early in the second period when he redirected an Aleksei Protas pass past Ivan Fedotov. It was McMichael's 19th goal -- a new career high -- and 40th point of the season (54 games). He has eight points (two goals, six assists) and 14 shots in his last nine games.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record, as Capitals beat Flyers 4-3

Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record to help the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Flyers host the Capitals on losing streak

The Philadelphia Flyers aim to stop their four-game losing streak when they play the Washington Capitals

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Connor McMichael | Postgame | Washington Capitals Connor McMichael postgame in Ottawa

JANUARY 31, 2025 • NHL.COM

Lights lamp McMichael tallied a goal, a power-play assist and fired six shots during Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Senators.

Impact The goal snapped an 11-game goal-scoring drought for McMichael who has compiled a goal and seven points in 12 games during the month of January. The 24-year-old is in the midst of a career-year with 38 points in 51 games.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin moves within 19 goals of breaking Gretzky's NHL record, scoring in Capitals' OT loss

Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington Capitals’ 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thu...

JANUARY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Connor McMichael | Postgame | Washington Capitals Connor McMichael postgame in Vancouver

JANUARY 26, 2025 • NHL.COM

Offers helper in loss McMichael recorded an assist in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Canucks.

Impact McMichael has warmed up again with four helpers over his last four outings. He's up to 10 games without a goal, but a cooldown in that area was expected after he shot 16.7 percent through the end of December. Overall, the 24-year-old is still authoring a breakout campaign with 36 points, 111 shots on net and a plus-12 rating across 49 appearances.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws assist in win McMichael posted an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact McMichael helped out on Matt Roy's second-period go-ahead goal. While he hasn't scored in eight contests, McMichael has warmed up again with three assists over his last two games. The 24-year-old is at 17 goals, 18 helpers, 105 shots on net, 24 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-10 rating through 47 appearances. He's already secured a career year, and while his offense has slowed recently, he remains in a top-six role that could allow him to pick up the pace again at any time.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks points drought Saturday McMichael tallied two assists, a plus-1 rating, one shot and one blocked shot during Saturday's 4-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact McMichael took advantage of a turnover by Marcus Pettersson midway through the second period, leading to the former getting the secondary assist on Aliaksei Protas' 19th goal of the season. McMichael was then credited with a power-play assist to Pierre-Luc Dubois late in the third period of Saturday's game to give the Capitals a two-goal lead. It broke McMichael's four-game pointless streak, and through nine games in January he's tallied one goal, three assists, nine shots on goal and five blocked shots with a minus-1 rating.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies on power play McMichael scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Rangers.

Impact McMichael's offense went cold in December -- he had a modest six points over 13 contests. It's started to cost him playing time -- his 12:41 of ice time Saturday was his lowest mark of the season, and he was listed on the third line. Even with the slowdown, McMichael is within striking distance of earning a career year. He has 17 goals and 14 assists over 39 contests, one shy in each category from his marks over 80 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. He's added 99 shots on net and a plus-8 rating this season, and if he can get things turned around, he'll likely return to the top six.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin is feeling better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky's NHL goals record

Alex Ovechkin has four goals in five games since returning from a broken leg

JANUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4

Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4

JANUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Bags apple McMichael tallied an assist while logging 15:13 of ice time during Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact McMichael got the secondary assist on Alex Ovechkin's 870th career goal. The 23-year-old is enjoying a breakout season with 16 goals and 30 points in 36 games and should be rolled out regularly in all formats.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Connor McMichael | Postgame | Washington Capitals Connor McMichael | Postgame

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • NHL.COM

Red Wings take losing streak into home matchup against the Capitals

The Detroit Red Wings will try to stop their four-game losing streak when they play the Washington Capitals

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs

Alex Ovechkin’s record chase is back on

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Maple Leafs play the Capitals after Marner's hat trick

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Washington Capitals after Mitchell Marner's hat trick against the Detroit Red Wings in the Maple Leafs' 5-2 win

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Capitals visit the Bruins after Protas' 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals visit the Boston Bruins after Aliaksei Protas scored two goals in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

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