DECEMBER 22, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
WASHINGTON CAPITALS 29-10-5 · 1ST IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
29-10-5 · 1ST IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
Ovi got that GWG in him! 🚨 🚨
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Ovechkin scores 1st goal in 15 games to lift Capitals over Blue Jackets in overtime Alex Ovechkin scored his first goal in 15 games with 53 seconds left in overtime on Thursday night to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2...
Alex Ovechkin comes through in OT as Capitals edge Blue Jackets Dec 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) wrists a shot on goal as Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman...
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Capitals @ Blue Jackets 12/21 | NHL Highlights 2023
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Ovechkin scores his first goal in 15 games to lift Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets in OT
Alex Ovechkin scored his first goal in 15 games with 53 seconds left in overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue JacketsDECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL Highlights | Capitals vs. Blue Jackets - December 21, 2023
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
The Great Wait is Over! Ovechkin snaps goal drought in OT!
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Alex Ovechkin Snaps His Scoring Drought With An Overtime Snipe
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Elvis Merzlikins Penalized After Scrapping With Tom Wilson In Overtime
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Connor McMichael - Out Thursday McMichael (illness) isn't expected to return Thursday, per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.
Impact McMichael also missed Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders because of the disease. He has six goals and 13 points in 28 contests this season. Matthew Phillips is projected to remain in the lineup Thursday, but he could become a healthy scratch once McMichael is ready to play.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pascal Vincent previews tonight's game against The Washington Capitals | Pregame Media (12/21/23)
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals Preview | Rink Report (12/21/23)
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Michael Sgarbossa - Recalled Thursday Sgarbossa was called up from AHL Hershey on Thursday.
Impact Sgarbossa has five goals and 28 points in 28 contests with Hershey this season. The 31-year-old hasn't played at the top level this year, though he does have four goals and 16 points in 65 career NHL games.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hendrix Lapierre - Two points in OT win Lapierre produced a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Islanders.
Impact The 2020 first-round pick opened the scoring midway through the first period by ripping a one-timer past Semyon Varlamov from the slot. Lapierre has been bouncing between the AHL and NHL rosters this season, and while he has two multi-point performances in his last eight games for Washington, the 21-year-old was held scoreless in the other six. Lapierre saw a team-low 9:00 of ice time Wednesday, but he could earn a more consistent shift as the Caps juggle a number of injuries to their forward ranks.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Darcy Kuemper - Wins third straight start Kuemper made 30 saves in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Islanders.
Impact The Capitals never trailed in the game as Kuemper put together another solid performance. He's won three straight starts, allowing two goals or less in each, and since returning to the crease from an undisclosed injury in late November he's gone 5-3-0 with a 2.71 GAA and .908 save percentage, a slight improvement on his season-long numbers.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jackets host the Capitals after Marchenko's hat trick
The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Washington Capitals after Kirill Marchenko's hat trick against the Buffalo Sabres in the Blue Jackets' 9-4 winDECEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL Highlights | Islanders vs. Capitals - December 20, 2023
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Strome scores in OT and Lapierre has a goal and an assist as the Capitals beat the Islanders 3-2
Dylan Strome scored in overtime on the power play to help the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 3-2 for a second consecutive victoryDECEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets knocked ⬇️, gets ⬆️ again
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Connor McMichael - Unavailable Wednesday McMichael will miss Wednesday's game versus the Islanders due to an illness.
Impact McMichael's scoring pace has slowed with just three points over eight games in December. He should be considered questionable for Thursday's game in Columbus. McMichael will likely be replaced by Matthew Phillips for this contest.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Charlie Lindgren - Slated to start Thursday Lindgren is set to start in Thursday's road game against Columbus, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Impact Darcy Kuemper is expected to play between the pipes at home Wednesday versus the Islanders, which sets the stage for Lindgren's anticipated appearance Thursday. Lindgren has a 6-3-2 record, 2.45 GAA and .925 save percentage in 12 outings this year. He's 0-1-1 over his last two starts while allowing six goals on 55 shots (.891 save percentage). The Blue Jackets rank 15th offensively this year with 3.18 goals per game.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Darcy Kuemper - Set to face Islanders Kuemper is slated to start in Wednesday's home game against the Islanders, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
Impact Kuemper has won his last two starts while saving 60 of 63 shots (.952 save percentage. Through 15 appearances this season, he's 7-6-2 with a 2.97 GAA and an .897 save percentage. The Islanders have been dangerous recently, scoring 4.00 goals per game over their last seven contests.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Miroshnichenko learns he's going to make his NHL Debut
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Capitals host the Islanders after shootout victory
The Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders after the Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 in a shootoutDECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Max Pacioretty - Targeting post-Christmas return Pacioretty (Achilles) is "real close" to playing according to coach Spencer Carbery and could be ready as soon as the club's Dec. 27 clash with the Rangers, Bailey Johnson of The W...
Impact Pacioretty signed with the Capitals in the offseason but has yet to make his team debut following his Achilles injury. The 35-year-old winger played in just five games for the Hurricanes last season before getting hurt, so it's unclear what type of player fantasy managers should expect. Still, Pacioretty has six 60-point campaigns under his bet and has reached the 20-goal threshold eight times, making him an intriguing option once cleared to play.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
