Category: John Carlson
Streak over: Rangers beat Caps 3-1
New York RangersThe Washington Capitals had a back-to-back rematch with the New York Rangers to win if they wanted to extend their winning streak to eight games. Could they get to that nice, even number? Pavel Buchnevich […]
Read moreOvechkin scores twice, extends goal streak to five, Capitals top Rangers
Tim HortonWASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored twice in the third period to run his goal streak to five games, and the Washington Capitals rallied for their seventh consecutive win, 2-1 against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena on Friday.Ovechkin has seven goals in his past seven games and 720 in the NH...
Read moreMatthews scores in OT, Maple Leafs beat Jets to end skid
Morgan RiellyTORONTO (AP) - Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 21st goal of the season 59 seconds into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Thursday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Mitch Marner, William Nylander and Ilya Mikheyev scored in regulation to help Toronto re...
Read moreOvechkin scores No. 715 to lift Capitals past Flyers 5-3
Carter HartPHILADELPHIA (AP) - Washington can credit this win to the milestones: Alex Ovechkin scored his 715th career goal, John Carlson reached 500 career points and goalie Ilya Samsonov got his first career assist. Nic Dowd used another fat number - a 185-foot empty-netter - to seal the victory. “I can't .....
Read moreFlyin’ high: Caps beat Flyers 5-3
Nic DowdThe Washington Capitals headed north to face off against the Flyers for the third time this season and golly gee whizz what a win. I was way too stressed out. A good chunk of scoring […]
Read moreCapitals recover for OT win after Devils score three straight to tie
Dmitry OrlovWASHINGTON -- Jakub Vrana scored his second goal of the game at 1:30 of overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 5-4 win against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.
Read moreCapitals recover for OT win after Devils score three straight to tie
John CarlsonWASHINGTON -- Jakub Vrana scored his second goal of the game at 1:30 of overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 5-4 win against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.Oshie, Daniel Sprong and Dmitry Orlov scored for Washington (15-6-4), which led 4-1 in the third period.The Devils...
Read moreNationals 'optimistic' fans can return for Opening Day
Seattle MarinersWhen the Capitals earned a power play early in Sunday’s win against the Flyers, a “ref, you suck” chant rang around Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. And Washington defenseman John Carlson loved the sound. “I’m tired of the [fake] crowd noise,” Carlson said. “I like to hear some booing and ...
Read moreSamsonov makes 36 saves, Capitals defeat Flyers
Wayne GretzkyPHILADELPHIA -- Ilya Samsonov made 36 saves for the Washington Capitals in a 3-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday.
Read moreOvechkin, Capitals beat Flyers in fans' return in Philadelphia
Carter HartAlex Ovechkin, Dmitry Orlov and Nick Jensen scored to lead the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night.
Read moreSamsonov makes 36 saves, Capitals defeat Flyers
Alexander OvechkinPHILADELPHIA -- Ilya Samsonov made 36 saves for the Washington Capitals in a 3-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday."I thought he played a really strong game," Capitals coach Peter Laviolette said."I thought he had some really big saves, backdoor saves, saves that yo...
Read moreOvechkin, Capitals beat Flyers 3-1 in fans' return in Philly
Dmitry OrlovPHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Flyers welcomed fans back to their home arena for the first time in nearly a year, and the Washington Capitals turned the crowd’s eager cheers into disappointing boos. Alex Ovechkin, Dmitry Orlov and Nick Jensen scored to lead Washington to a 3-1 victory over Phi...
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