Capitals take winning streak into home matchup with the Avalanche
The Washington Capitals play the Colorado Avalanche with a three winning streak intact4 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CONNOR MCMICHAEL #24 - CENTER - WASHINGTON CAPITALS
12 G •
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2.67 S/G
12 G
7 A
2.67 S/G
Stays hot in win McMichael potted two goals in Friday's 5-2 win over Colorado.
Impact McMichael's second goal in the middle frame chased Justus Annunen from the contest. The 23-year-old extended his point streak to five games in the win Friday -- he's racked up five goals and two assists during that span. McMichael is thriving in a top-six role and a spot on the No. 1 power-play unit, and he's up to a team-leading 12 goals, seven assists and a plus-11 rating through 16 outings.
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Golden Knights host the Capitals after Karlsson's 2-goal showing
The Vegas Golden Knights host the Washington Capitals after William Karlsson's two-goal game against the Utah Hockey Club in the Golden Knights' 4-2 win4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Connor McMichael scores twice in the Capitals' 5-2 victory over the Avalanche
Connor McMichael had two goals and the Washington Capitals scored four times on their first 10 shots in a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mic'd Up | Connor McMichael
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Among league's best snipers McMichael scored twice Saturday in an 8-1 win over St. Louis.
Impact His first was especially sharp. McMichael scored 59 seconds into the first period when he skated into the offensive zone and snapped a shot from the top of the right circle off both posts and in. His second was a power-play marker. McMichael has 10 goals, six assists and 44 shots in 14 games, and is one of the NHL's best goal scorers right now. He is tied with Alex Ovechkin for the team lead, and both are top-10 snipers overall.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Ovechkin, McMichael each scores twice as Capitals skate to 8-1 victory over the Blues
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals Saturday night, sparking the Capitals to an 8-1 victory over the St. Louis BluesNOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
St. Louis and Washington square off in non-conference matchup
The St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals take the ice in a non-conference matchupNOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adds assist in loss McMichael registered an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.
Impact McMichael had scored seven goals over his last seven games with nary an assist in that span. The 23-year-old turned provider by setting up Rasmus Sandin's first-period tally. McMichael is up to eight goals, six helpers, 41 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 13 contests as he continues to excel in a second-line role.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Scores again Wednesday McMichael scored a goal on a game-high six shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Predators.
Impact McMichael has seven goals over his last seven games, though he doesn't have an assist in that span. The 23-year-old forward is enjoying a breakout campaign on the Capitals' second line, racking up 13 points, 39 shots on net and a plus-7 rating over 12 contests. He's also featured regularly on the power play, though he has yet to earn a point in that situation. While his production is mostly limited to points and shots, he's doing well enough in both to help in most fantasy formats.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Ovechkin scores his 861st career goal as the Capitals hand the struggling Predators another loss
Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to reach 861 in his career and help the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 3-2NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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NOVEMBER 3 • NHL.COM
Has goals in three straight McMichael tallied two goals and four shots during Saturday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact McMichael has been on a tear to start the season and is now the team-leader in goals (7) and third in points (12) behind Dylan Strome and Alex Ovechkin. The 23-year-old McMichael is breaking out in a big way and is worth picking up in just about any format as long as his hot streak continues.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
McMichael, Ovechkin power surging Capitals past Blue Jackets 7-2
Connor McMichael struck twice, Alex Ovechkin scored his 859th career goal and the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 on Saturday nightNOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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NOVEMBER 1 • NHL.COM
Scores again in win McMichael scored a goal on five shots and had two PIM in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.
Impact A rebound of a Trevor Van Riemsdyk shot caromed to McMichael, who went skate to stick and put the game-winner behind Cayden Primeau. For the sizzling McMichael, it was his fifth goal of the season, all coming in the last six contests. The second-line winger has 10 points through his first nine outings.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and has 2 assists as the Capitals beat the Canadiens 6-3
Alex Ovechkin scored his 858th career goal and had two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 to continue their strong startNOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stays hot with goal McMichael scored a goal on 10 shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.
Impact McMichael alone had over half as many shots as the Rangers had as a team. The 23-year-old had racked up 12 shots over his first seven outings, so this is likely a bit of an anomaly, but it was impressive nonetheless. McMichael is setting the stage for a breakout campaign with four goals, five assists, 22 shots and a plus-8 rating through eight contests this season. He's done that from a second-line role at even strength while also playing on both sides of special teams.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 30 • NHL.COM
Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Rangers 5-3
Alex Ovechkin scored twice as the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 5-3OCTOBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Connor McMichael, who 'does it all' for the Caps, is on a roll Connor McMichael enters Saturday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning on a four-game point streak for the Washington Capitals.
OCTOBER 26 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Capitals visit the Lightning after McMichael's 2-goal game
The Washington Capitals visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Connor McMichael scored two goals in the Capitals' 6-3 win against the Philadelphia FlyersOCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores twice Wednesday McMichael scored a pair of goals and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.
Impact McMichael scored both goals in a span of 3:12 in the second period, with his second tally holding up as the game-winner. This was McMichael's third straight multi-point effort. The 23-year-old forward has three goals, five assists, 12 shots on net and a plus-7 rating over six appearances. As long as he can maintain his top-six role, the first-round pick from 2019 could be poised for a breakout campaign.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Capitals hand the Flyers a 6th consecutive loss, extend their win streak to 5
Connor McMichael scored twice and the Washington Capitals held on to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 for their fifth consecutive victoryOCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
