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Connor McMichael scores hat trick in fourth game back with London Knights, leads OHL in goals

By Cara Bahniuk

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September 30, 2019 10:51 am

Capitals 2019 first-round pick, Connor McMichael, has been tearing it up in the OHL since being cut from Training Camp.

McMichael scored a hat trick for the London Knights in their game Saturday against the Hamilton Bulldogs. McMichael’s hatty helped lead the Knights to a 7-3 victory.

The 18-year-old center now leads the OHL in goals scored after scoring seven in his first four games.

Goal #1

McMichael’s first goal came in the first period on the power play. Playing in the face-off circle, McMichael receives the puck from his defenseman, Hunter Skinner, and shoots while falling over. The goal put the Knights up 2-0.

Goal #2

McMichael’s second goal came 26 seconds later after the Bulldogs took another penalty putting the Knights back on the power play. The goal came from the same spot and was assisted by the same two teammates.

Goal #3

McMichael’s hat goal came on the penalty kill late in the third period. Bulldog forward Jan Jenik lost the puck trying to step around McMichael, who turned on the jets and beat everyone down the ice.

Here are all five points he scored on the night.

As of Monday morning, McMichael leads the OHL in goals (7) and powerplay goals (4). He’s also third in the league in points with 10.

Todd Reirden had nothing but good things to say about McMichael before he was loaned back to the Knights.

“McMichael is excellent with the puck,” Reirden said. “His offensive reads and feel for the game has been very strong for a young player so far.”

Former Capitals and current London Knights head coach Dale Hunter said there are certain areas that he can improve before returning to challenge for a permanent place on the Caps roster.

“He’s got to get his body a little stronger, but you can see his potential,” Hunter said of McMichael’s potential to the AP’s Stephen Whyno. “The top end is untapped yet. He’ll get better and better.”

Headline photo: @caitlinsports

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