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Marcus Johansson Already Has As Many Even-Strength Goals As He Did Last Year

Photo: Anne-Marie Sorvin

Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson has found a home on the team’s second line. Skating with fellow Swede Andre Burakovsky and not-a-Swede Troy Brouwer, Johansson has doubled his shot output from last season.

Johansson has been more productive with his goal output as well. Last year, Johansson was a passenger on the team’s first line with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, scoring only two goals at even strength through 80 games– and none of them when skating with Ovechkin.

This year is totally different. Johansson has already matched last season’s total– and he’s done it in 72 fewer games.

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By Ian Oland 8 years ago

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Liam O’Brien Scores First NHL Goal on a Former Vezina Trophy Winner (GIF)

During the fall, 20-year-old forward Liam O’Brien was given an amateur contract from the Capitals. Back then, his goal was simply to stick around for a few more days. Instead, he became one of the most impressive players during camp, earning a three-year entry-level contract at its completion for his hard work and grit.

On October 14th, O’Brien notched his first NHL point (and first NHL tongue wag) against the San Jose Sharks. Against the Canucks on Sunday, O’Brien scored his first NHL goal on former Vezina Trophy winner Ryan Miller.

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By Ian Oland 8 years ago

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Karl Alzner Messes With the Penalty-Box Cam (GIF)

Karl Alzner was whistled for interference late in the second period, which was the exact moment the wheels fell off for the Caps. At least for a 1:47 of game action, during which the Canucks scored three times.

But first: watch Alzner mess with the penalty-box camera.

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By Ian Oland 8 years ago

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Caps at Canucks Pregame: Justin Peters vs Ryan Miller

The Caps beat the Flames early this morning and are ready to do the same tonight to the Vancouver Canucks. Expect Braden Holtby to get a break, so it might be Justin Peters vs Ryan Miller in net. Puck drops a little after 9:30 on CSN-DC, and then your sleep schedule can finally return to normal.

Team	Record	Possession	PDO	Power Play	Penalty Kill
Washington Capitals	4-1-2	55.2%	102.0	28.0%	84.0%
Vancouver Canucks	4-3-0	51.1%	97.6	17.9%	83.9%

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By Peter Hassett 8 years ago

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