With their 2-1 overtime victory against the Flyers, the Washington Capitals added to the franchise record for home wins.
The Capitals have now won 15-straight games at Verizon Center.
The last time the @Capitals lost in regulation at home, was before Christmas.
No, this is not a joke. pic.twitter.com/DRCNWF5HnO
— NHL (@NHL) March 5, 2017
The Capitals have not lost a game at home since a 2-1 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils on December 27. They haven’t lost a home game in regulation since December 17, a 2-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
The good times just keep rolling at Verizon Center. Adding to that Franchise Record for wins on home ice! #CapsFlyers #RockTheRed pic.twitter.com/dFXP63Fc62
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 5, 2017
During this remarkable streak, the Capitals have outscored their opponents 67-21. That’s a goal differential of plus-46, people.
Here are some more fun facts from the Capitals PR. It’s wordy, but delicious.
- The Capitals extended their franchise-record winning streak to 15 games (1/1-3/4) and franchise record point streak to 17 games (12/23-3/4: 16-0-1). Washington is the first team to post a home winning streak of 15 or more games since Detroit won an NHL record 23 consecutive home games in 2011-12. During its home-winning streak, Washington has outscored opponents 67-21 and posted six shutouts.
- The Capitals have posted a 27-5-1 record at home this season.
- The Capitals have posted a 31-6-4 record since Dec. 5 and have tallied a point in 27 of their last 31 games (24-4-3). In its last 31 games (12/29-3/4), Washington has outscored opponents 120-60, scored four or more goals 19 times and allowed two goals or fewer 21 times during that span.
- The Capitals’ 95 points and 44 wins this season are the second-most through the first 64 games in a season in franchise history (2015-16: 47-13-4, 98 points).
According to the Capitals Ben Raby, Braden Holtby is 19-0-1 since January.
#Caps are 15-0-0 at home in 2017 (no shootout wins included). Braden Holtby improves to 19-0-1 overall since January
— Ben Raby (@BenRaby31) March 5, 2017
