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Hendrix Lapierre Is 14th Caps Player to Score in First NHL Game, and Other Data

Only 14 players have scored in their NHL debut with the Caps, while 30 others have scored in their first game with the team.
Comparing Alex Ovechkin’s Season-Opening Games

On Wednesday, Ovi had the most points in a season-opening game in his career.
Alex Ovechkin Ties, then Passes Marcel Dionne on All-Time Goals List

Ovi scored on the power play and short-handed.
Hendrix Lapierre Scores in First NHL Game

Caps rookie Hendrix Lapierre, playing in his first NHL game at the age of 19, scored against the Rangers Wednesday, becoming the 16th player in Caps history to score his first...
Cardboard Caps on Red Carpet With Real Karl Alzner

The Caps kicked off the 2021-22 season Wednesday with fun and games outside Capital One Arena, but unlike other years, the players couldn't attend because they were taking precautions due to...
It’s Game Time!

After a busy preseason, the Capitals will head into opening night without Nicklas Backstrom.
Might Injuries Force the Caps to Wing It This Season?

On the eve of another season of hockey in the nation's capital, health is more of an issue than depth for the 2018 Stanley Cup champions.
Who Will Take Center Stage?

With top center Nicklas Backstrom out indefinitely with a hip injury, two youngsters are auditioning to replace Backstrom for the final center role.
Minding the Caps Netminders Ahead of the Season

For the Caps to spend another year contending, the goalie corps will need to take a step in the right direction.