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Ovechkin scores 2, Capitals beat Flyers 6-3

Alex Ovechkin scored twice to move within one goal of Marcel Dionne for fifth place on the NHL’s career goals list as the Washington Capitals downed the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3

APRIL 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Bjork, Sabres spoil Backstrom's 1,000th game, beat Capitals

Anders Bjork scored his first goal with his new team and added an assist, helping Buffalo spoil Nicklas Backstrom’s 1,000th game in the Sabres' 5-2 victory over the Washington Capi...

APRIL 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Two assists in Sunday's win Orlov picked up two assists in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Devils.

Impact He also added three hits, three blocked shots, one shot on goal and a plus-1 rating to his ledger. Orlov has only five goals and 10 points through 33 games on the season, but aside from one goal, all of that offensive production has come in the last 15 contests.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rips home OT winner Orlov scored the overtime winner while adding six shots, two PIM, a blocked shot and a plus-1 rating in Friday's 2-1 victory over the Devils.

Impact Moments after Vitek Vanecek made a big save in the Washington crease, Orlov scooped up the puck, carried it the length of the ice and wired a shot that deflected off Yegor Sharangovich's stick and beat MacKenzie Blackwood high on the short side. Orlov has been on a roll lately, picking up two goals, four points, 11 shots on net, 11 hits, nine blocks and a plus-3 rating over the last six games, but on the season he has only five goals and eight points through 32 contests.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orlov scores in OT to give Capitals 2-1 win over Devils Dmitry Orlov scored on a length-of-the-ice rush with 21 seconds left in overtime and the Washington Capitals beat New Jersey 2-1 Friday nigh...

APRIL 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Orlov scores late in OT, Caps remain perfect against Devils

Dmitry Orlov scored on a length-of-the-ice rush with 21 seconds left in overtime and the Washington Capitals beat New Jersey 2-1 for their seventh straight win over the Devils this...

APRIL 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Panarin has goal, 2 assists as Rangers handle Caps 5-2

Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers scored five unanswered goals to beat the Washington Capitals 5-2

MARCH 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Two helpers in win Orlov recorded two assists while adding three blocked shots, two hits and a plus-1 rating in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Rangers.

Impact The veteran blueliner picked up his first multi-point performance of the season while still racking up his usual production in secondary categories. Orlov has delivered multiple hits and blocks in three straight contests, and on the season he has four goals, seven points, 50 hits, 40 shots, 33 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 29 games.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin scores twice, red-hot Capitals shut out Devils 4-0

Alex Ovechkin scored twice to lead the Washington Capitals past the New Jersey Devils 3-0 for their ninth victory in 10 games

MARCH 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Lights lamp Thursday Orlov tallied a goal, a plus-2 rating, two shots and three hits during Thursday's 4-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Orlov has begun to heat up in recent weeks, having managed three goals and four points in his last nine games after posting just a single point in the 18 games prior. The 29-year-old is acclimating well to life alongside partner Justin Schultz and should be able to produce better offensive numbers than earlier in the season. However, his lack of meaningful power-play time will continue to limit his overall fantasy upside.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin matches Esposito with 717th goal; Caps rout Sabres

Alexander Ovechkin matched Phil Esposito for sixth on the NHL’s career list with his 717th goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-0

MARCH 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Capitals blow 3-goal lead in 3rd, beat Devils in overtime

Jakub Vrana scored his second goal of the game in overtime to help the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 after squandering a three-goal lead

MARCH 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Ovechkin, Capitals beat Flyers 3-1 in fans' return in Philly

Alex Ovechkin, Dmitry Orlov and Nick Jensen scored to lead the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers

MARCH 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Caps edge Bruins 2-1 in SO in Chara's return to Boston

Jakub Vrana had the only score in the shootout and the Washington Capitals beat the Bruins 2-1 in Zdeno Chara’s return to Boston

MARCH 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Ovechkin scores game-winner as Capitals sweep Devils 3-2

Alex Ovechkin broke a second-period tie and the streaking Washington Capitals welcomed back top goaltender Ilya Samsonov with a 3-2 victory over the skidding New Jersey Devils on S...

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Lafrenière scores 2nd of season, Rangers beat Capitals 4-1

No. 1 pick Alexis Lafrenière scored his second NHL goal to help the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-1

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Bruins erase 3-goal deficit against Capitals, win 5-3

David Pastrnak scored his first two goals of the season before Craig Smith tied it, Brandon Carlo scored the go-ahead goal and the Boston Bruins came back to beat the Washington Ca...

FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Ovechkin returns, scores in OT as Capitals beat Bruins

Alex Ovechkin scored in overtime in his return, and the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 in a showdown between the top two teams in the NHL’s East Division

JANUARY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Alex Ovechkin, Dmitry Orlov cleared to play for Caps; Evgeny Kuznetsov, Ilya Samsonov remain out Alex Ovechkin and Dmitry Orlov are available for the Capitals’ game Saturday night against the Boston Bruins after missing the past four con...

JANUARY 30, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Capitals score 5 in 2nd to erase deficit and beat Islanders

The Washington Capitals scored four times in just over five minutes to come back to beat the New York Islanders 6-3

JANUARY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Schultz scores in final minute, Capitals beat Islanders 3-2

Justin Schultz scored the go-ahead goal with 26.4 seconds left, Vitek Vanecek made 32 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 3-2 despite losing two more key...

JANUARY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Linus Ullmark perfect in shootout, Sabres beat Capitals

Linus Ullmark stopped 28 shots in regulation and overtime and three more in the shootout to help the Buffalo Sabres beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 for just their second victory i...

JANUARY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Short-handed Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 in SO in home opener

Jakub Vrana had a goal and an assist, Vitek Vanecek made 24 saves in regulation and overtime and the short-handed Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in a shootout in t...

JANUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Canes' season paused, while Caps play on without 4 regulars

The Carolina Hurricanes had their season come to a screeching halt with a handful of players on the NHL's COVID-19 list

JANUARY 21, 2021 • Associated Press