After defeating the Anaheim Ducks 6-4, the Washington Capitals tied a NHL record for offensive prowess during a time in history where goalscoring is down.
The Caps tied the 1970-71 Boston Bruins for the most consecutive home games with five or more goals (11). Saturday marked the Capitals twelfth straight victory at home.
Rookie Zach Sanford scored the record-tying goal after tallying his first NHL goal late in the third period.
Over the last 11 games, the Caps have scored a ridiculous 6, 5, 5, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 5, 6 and 6 goals. That’s 60 goals, you guys.
Here are all of Caps tallies from tonight.
TJ Oshie goal
Point #400 for @TJOshie77.
Point #700 for @backstrom19.
Congrats gents! pic.twitter.com/0Pwe4tEnr8— NHL (@NHL) February 12, 2017
Nicklas Backstrom goal
Nicky's 7-game point streak: 4🚨 + 8🍎 and counting #CapsDucks on @csnma pic.twitter.com/xDz63w0Ur2
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 12, 2017
Tom Wilson goal
Wide open net, beautiful sight @tom_wilso #CapsDucks on @csnma pic.twitter.com/0kctLETIJZ
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 12, 2017
Daniel Winnik shorthanded goal
Shawty #CapsDucks on @csnma pic.twitter.com/1B9A7IXX3c
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 12, 2017
Zach Sanford goal
Zach Sanford's first NHL Goal was a HUGE one. #Caps win 6-4. #CapsDucks #RockTheRed pic.twitter.com/LicjX3RUTg
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 12, 2017
Marcus Johansson empty-net goal
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Headline photo: Patrick McDermott
