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T.J. Oshie - Just first goal of season Oshie scored his first goal of the season Wednesday in a 4-3 overtime win over Buffalo.

Impact Oshie tied the score 2-2 in the second when he backhanded a rebound from the slot that beat Devon Levi. The 36-year-old winger has just two points in 16 games. It's a far cry from his 35 points in 58 games last season. The end is near for Oshie.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals fight back, down Sabres in overtime Nov 22, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) fights Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan G...

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Caps, with flair for drama, beat Sabres to run winning streak to five Trailing from the start, the Capitals get a goal from Tom Wilson late in regulation to force OT, then Dylan Strome wins it with just 3.6 sec...

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Strome scores with 8 seconds left in OT to lift Capitals past Sabres | NHL.com Wilson ties it at 18:45 of 3rd for Washington, which gets 5th straight victory

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • NHL.COM

NHL Highlights | Sabres vs. Capitals - November 22, 2023

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Strome scores in OT as Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 for fifth straight win

Dylan Strome scored with 8 seconds left on the clock in overtime, lifting the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres for their fifth straight win

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Martin Fehervary - Expected to remain out Fehervary (lower body) stayed on the ice late Wednesday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports, indicating he won't be in the lineup against Buffalo.

Impact Previous reports indicated Fehervary could be an option against Columbus on Saturday, however, the defenseman not only missed that contest but will be out versus the Sabres as well. At this point, the Slovak should probably still be labeled day-to-day as he is at least practicing with the team.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evgeny Kuznetsov - Still sidelined Wednesday Kuznetsov (illness) will not be in the lineup versus the Sabres on Wednesday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Kuznetsov will be shelved for his second consecutive due to his illness. Prior to his absence, the 31-year-old center had registered three points in his last three games to go with seven shots. In his stead, Connor McMichael will remain in a second-line center role in addition to the No. 1 power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darcy Kuemper - Set to start Wednesday Kuemper (undisclosed) is slated to guard the home crease against Buffalo on Wednesday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Kuemper hasn't been in net since Nov. 8 due to the injury. He has a 3-3-2 record, 3.07 GAA and .892 save percentage in eight contests this season. Buffalo is in a three-way tie for 23rd offensively with 2.83 goals per game and is playing without one of its top forwards in Tage Thompson (upper body).

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Washington Capitals are one of the NHL's hottest teams. Their penalty kill is a big reason why

The Washington Capitals are one of the hottest teams in the NHL despite Alex Ovechkin scoring just five goals this season and the power play clicking at a league-worst 7%

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Evgeny Kuznetsov - Questionable to face Buffalo Kuznetsov (illness) told Tom Gulitti of NHL.com on Tuesday that he isn't sure if he will play Wednesday against Buffalo.

Impact The Capitals will see how Kuznetsov feels Wednesday before determining his availability. The 31-year-old forward took part in practices Monday and Tuesday, but he didn't work on either power-play unit during Tuesday's session. Kuznetsov has registered three goals, eight points and 37 shots on net in 14 outings this campaign. If he can't play Wednesday, Hendrix Lapierre is slated to center the third line.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Numbers for Now Breaking down some numbers for the Caps - good, bad and confusing - after 15 games.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • JAPERSRINK.COM

Capitals look to keep win streak going, host the Sabres

The Washington Capitals head into a matchup against the Buffalo Sabres as winners of four games in a row

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • Associated Press

The Capitals are surging. Just don't look at their power play. When asked about the factors contributing to the power play’s woes, Washington Capitals Coach Spencer Carbery replied, “You got a half-hour?...

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Evgeny Kuznetsov - Back at practice Kuznetsov (illness) was on the ice for practice Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kuznetsov should be available for Wednesday's contest against Buffalo after sitting out Saturday's 4-3 win over Columbus. He rotated in on the third line with Hendrix Lapierre, who could be a healthy scratch to make room for Kuznetsov's return. Kuznetsov has supplied three goals, five assists and 37 shots on goal through 14 games this season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caps' young defensemen survive 'trial by fire' in absence of key veterans The Capitals haven’t lost a game in regulation since Nov. 2, thanks in no small part to the strong play of their less experienced blueliners...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Alex Ovechkin - Scores in win Ovechkin scored a goal on two shots in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact Ovechkin finished a pass from Dylan Strome to pick up his fifth goal of the season. The Great Eight now has points in three of his last four games and three goals in his last three games after going pointless for three consecutive games before this stretch. On the season, Ovechkin has five goals and 12 points in 15 games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aliaksei Protas - Erupts for three points Protas scored a goal and two assists on one shot in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact Protas sniped a shot on the rush past Elvis Merzlikins to give the Capitals a 2-1 lead. The Belarusian forward also picked up helpers on goals by Hendrix Lapierre and Sonny Milano. Protas has scored six points in his last five games as he seems to be picking up the pace offensively. He should continue to occupy a role on the third line.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sonny Milano - One of each in win Milano scored a goal and an assist on two shots in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact Milano knotted the game at 1-1 with a wrist shot near the goal line. He also picked up an assist on Hendrix Lapierre's goal. This performance gives the American forward points in three of the last four games with four points in that span. He is now up to three goals and seven points in 14 games on the season.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hendrix Lapierre - Explodes for three points Lapierre scored a goal and two assists on three shots in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact Lapierre scored the game-winning goal on a backhand on the rush to give the Capitals a 4-2 lead. He also picked up helpers on goals by Aliaksei Protas and Sonny Milano. This performance marks Lapierre's first points of the 2023-24 campaign and first multi-point game of his career. He should continue to play on the third line and second power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Lindgren - Picks up win Lindgren stopped 33 of 36 shots in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact Being helped to a 3-1 lead heading into the third period, Lindgren did just enough to shut down the Blue Jackets to pick up a 4-3 win. This now gives Lindgren wins in four straight games, where he has just coughed up six goals in that span. He now carries a 4-1-0 record with a 2.01 GAA and a .940 save percentage. The former Canadien could start to carve more of a split with Darcy Kuemper if he continues his hot play.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals outlast Blue Jackets 4-3, earn fourth straight win Nov 18, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) shoots the puck as Washington Capi...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NHL Highlights | Blue Jackets vs. Capitals - November 18, 2023

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ovechkin scores his 827th goal as the Capitals hand the Blue Jackets their 8th consecutive loss

Alex Ovechkin scored the 827th goal of his NHL career to help the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Alexander Ovechkin Finds Himself All Alone For Fifth Of The Year Off Strome's Slick Backhand Feed

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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Ovechkin scores his 827th goal as the Capitals hand the Blue Jackets their 8th consecutive loss

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Strome scores in OT as Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 for fifth straight win

The Washington Capitals are one of the NHL's hottest teams. Their penalty kill is a big reason why

Capitals look to keep win streak going, host the Sabres

Ovechkin scores his 827th goal as the Capitals hand the Blue Jackets their 8th consecutive loss