Alex Ovechkin scored the 693rd goal of his career Wednesday against the Nashville Predators. The goal catapulted Ovechkin into sole possession of ninth place on the all-time goals list, passing Steve Yzerman.
Yzerman congratulated Ovechkin in a pre-taped video that was released by the Capitals.
The Washington Capitals did not play up to their standards on Wednesday night. They were disjointed and sloppy the entire evening, eventually falling to the Nashville Predators 5-4.
The Caps out-shot the Preds 34 to 24 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 39 to 32.
By Chris Cerullo 4 years ago
After an inspiring outing against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, Braden Holtby gave up three first period goals and five overall to the Nashville Predators, earning his eighth loss in the last 13 games. But it was his gaffe on an early third-period powerplay that Holtby believes deflated the Capitals and gave Nashville the momentum to complete their comeback and win.
“It’s just a play that can’t happen,” a dejected and soft-spoken Holtby said in the locker room after the game. “It’s what killed us.”
The Washington Capitals had their captain back for the first time post-all-star break. Ovi and the boys met with the Nashville Predators at ole Capital One for a nice January hockey match in what some from like 2013 may call the Forsberg bowl.
Hectic first frame. Richard Panik cashed in early, Jarred Tinordi and Mikael Granlund and Rocco Grimaldi all scored in very quick succession to give the Preds a commanding lead. Alex Ovechkin was gifted his 693rd career goal bu Juuse Saros.
Nick Bonino scored for the Caps. Yes, literally. Tom Wilson gave the Caps their second lead of the night. Ryan Johansen burns Braden Holtby for a mistake of his own and Yannick Weber gave the Preds the lead back.
Predators beat Caps 5-4.
By Chris Cerullo 4 years ago
Alex Ovechkin warmed up in a number 24 jersey prior to Wednesday night’s game against the Nashville Predators.
The jersey paid homage to the late NBA superstar, Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday night with his daughter, Gianna, and seven others. Ovechkin will sign and auction the jersey off at a later date to benefit the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation.
By Elyse Bailey 4 years ago
Alex Ovechkin scored one of the easiest goals of his career against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday.
And it was another historic tally.
The Capitals are home at Capital One Arena and hosting the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.
Puck drop will occur at 7:30 PM and here is your injury report.
By Elyse Bailey 4 years ago
In the penultimate game for the month of January, the Capitals are at home to host the Nashville Predators (side bar, I feel like January has been 600 years long). The Caps are on a four-game winning streak and the Preds are currently last in the Central Division. The Preds need this win, but I would also love to continue a winning streak. I’m not biased at all.
Puck drop is at 7:30 PM, just enough to throw you off a little bit. Recap will be provided by our shining star, Christopher.
By Elyse Bailey 4 years ago
After a strong game in net against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, Capitals head coach Todd Reirden confirmed to the media on Tuesday that Braden Holtby would be the starter for their game against the Nashville Predators. Ilya Samsonov had won five of the Capitals’ eight games before the bye week.
“Braden’s going to play again tomorrow,” Reirden said to the media on Tuesday, when asked whether Holtby would start against the Predators. “Liked his game a lot [Monday]. Think he’s definitely earned that opportunity after the last game. Want to get him right back in there. It was a response game for him after the break, and that’s as good as maybe we’ve seen him in the third [period] this year.”
By Donya Abramo 4 years ago
