FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
WASHINGTON CAPITALS
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Alex Ovechkin, Caps moving up as Lightning aim to rebound A sudden revitalization of the Great Eight -- Alex Ovechkin -- has given the Washington Capitals a better outlook on securing a postseason b...
Michael Sgarbossa - Pots goal Tuesday Sgarboss tallied a goal and added four shots during Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Devils.
Impact Sgarbossa tallied his first goal and second point in seven games since his recall to fill the void left by Evgeny Kuznetsov (personal). The 31-year-old could get challenged for ice time by some of the younger talent in AHL Hershey and therefore has limited upside as a fantasy play.
FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
John Carlson - Dishes helper Tuesday Carlson registered an assist while logging 24:32 of ice time during Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Devils.
Impact Carlson has posted two goals and 12 points in 20 games since the calendar rolled into 2024 -- but has managed just four points in that span on a Capitals power play that has struggled with consistency all season. The 34-year-old is on pace for another 40+ point campaign and should be a solid -- though perhaps not gamebreaking -- rearguard for the balance of the 2023-24 season.
FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Fehervary - Moved to IR Fehervary was put on injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact The move can be retroactive to Saturday, which would make Fehervary eligible to be activated ahead of Monday's contest versus Ottawa. Fehervary has two goals and 12 points in 47 games this season. While he's unavailable, Ethan Bear is likely to remain in the lineup.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nic Dowd - Slated to miss next two games Dowd (upper body) is considered to be day-to-day, but he won't travel for the upcoming two-game road trip, the team reports Wednesday.
Impact Dowd is expected to miss Thursday's match in Tampa Bay and Saturday's road contest versus the Panthers. After that, the Capitals will return home to face the Senators on Monday. With the 33-year-old forward unavailable, Pierrick Dube was recalled from AHL Hershey on Wednesday and might draw into the lineup. Dowd has eight goals, 16 points, 30 PIM, 56 hits and 57 blocks in 45 appearances this season.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pierrick Dube - Up from AHL Dube was called up from AHL Hershey on Wednesday, per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.
Impact Dube has 24 goals, 34 points and 43 PIM in 50 contests with Hershey in 2023-24. He's being summoned after Nic Dowd suffered an upper-body injury during Tuesday's 6-2 win over New Jersey.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Morning After: Magic McMike The Capitals put together a complete performance against the Devils with strong showings from McMichael, Ovechkin, Lindgren, and more.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • JAPERSRINK.COM
Washington visits Tampa Bay after McMichael's 2-goal game
The Washington Capitals visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Connor McMichael scored two goals in the Capitals' 6-2 win against the New Jersey DevilsFEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Connor McMichael - Pots pair in win McMichael scored twice on three shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Devils.
Impact McMichael had a standout game, notching the first two goals for the Capitals to give them a 2-1 lead. His second goal started off a string of four consecutive for Washington as they secured a decisive win with a solid effort from netminder Charlie Lindgren. This was a milestone for McMichael as it was his 10th goal of the season which establishes a new career high for the 23-year old center.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dylan Strome - Three-point effort in win Strome notched a goal and two assists during Tuesday's 6-2 win over New Jersey.
Impact Strome was held scoreless in the first two periods but he opened up the scoring in the third period as the Capitals pulled away from the Devils. He followed up his tally with primary assists on both goals by Alex Ovechkin in 16:12 of ice time. Over the past nine games, Strome has been a consistent offensive threat for the Capitals, recording five goals and six assists. The 26-year old center is looking to smash his previous career high of 23 goals as he has already amassed 21 tallies with 28 games still remaining for the Capitals.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Ovechkin - First three-point game of season Ovechkin scored two goals and added a helper in Tuesday's 6-2 victory over the Devils.
Impact Ovechkin was held scoreless in the first two periods but he would not be denied. With the Capitals only up 2-1 heading into the final frame, he added a primary assist on Dylan Strome's lone goal and then added two more of his own, including a power-play marker with only 33 seconds left for his 16th of the season. Over the past nine games, Ovechkin has been an offensive juggernaut for the Capitals, tallying an impressive eight goals and five assists. This is an improvement for the 38-year sniper as he has struggled to score for much of the season.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Charlie Lindgren - Busy in Tuesday's win Lindgren made 37 saves in a 6-2 win over the Devils on Tuesday.
Impact The Devils pumped double-digit shots towards Lindgren in each period but he was up to the task. Finishing with a .949 save percentage, he kicked aside all seven power play shots sent his and received offensive help from his teammates as they provided a lead for him for the majority of the game. Lindgren has not been consistent as of late, allowing 11 goals over a two game span at the end of January and then shutting out the Bruins on Feb. 10. That being said, his regular season has been solid as he has totalled three shutouts and a 2.65 GAA.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Caps cruise behind two-goal nights by Connor McMichael and Alex Ovechkin A new focus offensively has helped Washington score 10 goals in its past two games, capped by Tuesday night’s 6-2 win over New Jersey.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Alex Ovechkin, Connor McMichael power Caps past Devils Alex Ovechkin collected two goals and an assist and Connor McMichael scored twice for his first career multi-goal game on Tuesday, lifting t...
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM
Ovechkin has 2 goals, assist to extend streak, Capitals top Devils | NHL.com McMichael scores twice for Washington; New Jersey has lost 2 of 3
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • NHL.COM
NHL Highlights | Devils vs. Capitals - February 20, 2024
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Ovechkin and McMichael each score twice as the Capitals deal the Devils a 6-2 defeat Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored twice to help the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 6-2
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Capitals' Ovechkin Wires Home A Wrister Off The Face-Off For His 15th Of The Year
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Connor McMagic 😉
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Capitals' Nic Dowd leaves game against the Devils with an upper-body injury Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd left the team's game against the New Jersey Devils with an upper-body injury
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Capitals' Nic Dowd, a top trade candidate, is day to day with an upper-body injury
Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd is day to day with an upper-body injury after leaving the team's game against New Jersey after the first periodFEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nic Dowd - Sustains upper-body injury Dowd (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Devils.
Impact Dowd was hurt in the first period and didn't appear in the second. The 33-year-old entered Tuesday on a three-game point streak (one goal, two assists). If he misses time, Nicolas Aube-Kubel figures to enter the lineup.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Capitals' Connor McMichael Dazzles Through Devils' Defence To Net Second Of Night
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Charlie Lindgren - Slated to start Lindgren is on track to guard the home goal versus the Devils on Tuesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Impact Lindgren wasn't great in his last start last Tuesday versus the Avalanche, surrendering four goals on 35 shots en route to a 6-3 defeat. He'll try to get back in the win column in a tough home matchup with a New Jersey squad that's scoring 3.38 goals per game on the road this season, fourth in the NHL.
FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
After breath of fresh air, Devils set to face Capitals The New Jersey Devils have reversed course from a dismal stretch by recording wins in three of their last four games.New Jersey aims to cont...
FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
