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‘Yes I do’: Teemu Selanne believes Alex Ovechkin will break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record

Teemu Selanne knows a thing or two about scoring goals. The Finnish Flash scored the most goals as a rookie in NHL history (76) and led the league in goal scoring three different times (76, 1992-93; 52, 1997-98; and 47, 1998-99).

So when Alex Ovechkin overtook the 1997 Stanley Cup champion for 11th on the all-time goal-scoring list, Selanne was both impressed and congratulatory. He also had some advice.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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That’s more like it: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals bounced back after a couple very poor losses to Metro Division teams with a win against yet another common division foe. The Caps and Ilya Samsonov shutout the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on home ice. I’ll take some more of that.

The Caps out-shot the Canes 30 to 23 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 44 to 29.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 years ago

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Ilya Samsonov records first career shutout in 2-0 win over Carolina Hurricanes

Ilya Samsonov can’t stop, won’t stop winning. On Monday night, the Russian netminder won his 13th game in his 15 start, extending his Capitals’ franchise record for wins to begin a career.

Samsonov made 23 saves in the 2-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes to record his first NHL shutout. At the final buzzer, Nicklas Backstrom collected the game puck and gave it to Samsonov.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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Baby’s first shutout: Caps beat Canes 2-0

The Washington Capitals got back in a winning way on Monday night, downing the Carolina Hurricanes, who didn’t seem to be paying much attention to the hockey game they were in.

The goals came front loaded and off the stick of Alex Ovechkin. He scored both in the first period: one during even strength off a nice pass from Tom Wilson, and the second on the power play from his Ovi Spot. There were no more goals, and you know what that means:

Caps win! Ilya Samsonov’s first career shutout!

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By Peter Hassett 4 years ago

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Richard Panik wears face shield after a Miles Wood high stick detached his gums from his lower lip

Richard Panik is now in the running for the grossest Capitals’ injury of the 2019-20 season.

Saturday, against the New Jersey Devils, Panik absorbed a high-stick from Miles Wood. Panik left the game bleeding profusely from the mouth.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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Tom Wilson waves to crowd after Capitals play 500-game tribute video

Tom Wilson became the fastest forward in Washington Capitals history to play 500 career games against the Carolina Hurricanes, Monday.

The Caps honored Wilson with a tribute video during the first period.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin scores twice in first period, now has the 11th most goals in NHL history

Alex Ovechkin has passed Teemu Selanne in all-time goals with two first-period goals against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday.

Here comes Ovi goals number 685 and 686.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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Injury report for Caps vs Canes

The Capitals are kicking off their week with hosting the Carolina Hurricanes. After tonight, the Capitals are officially DONE with the Hurricanes for the regular season!

Game starts at 7 PM. Here’s your injury report.

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By Elyse Bailey 4 years ago

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Caps vs Canes pregame: Caniac Conclusion

The week is kicking off with the Capitals at home playing host to the Carolina Hurricanes. That’s it! All done with the Canes after tonight! This is the fourth and final regular season rumble between these two teams. Such a weird schedule, but hopefully the Capitals can pull out a win tonight to finish the Canes series tied up at 2-2.

Puck drop is at 7:00 PM. The recap will be coming to you from Peter Hassett.

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By Elyse Bailey 4 years ago

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Ilya Samsonov to start against Carolina Hurricanes on Monday

Saturday’s miserable defeat at the hands of the New Jersey Devils appears to be having consequences. At practice on Sunday morning, head coach Todd Reirden announced that rookie goalie Ilya Samsonov will start against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday.

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By Peter Hassett 4 years ago

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