Connor McMichael

Nicklas Backstrom mentored Capitals prospect Connor McMichael during Training Camp

Capitals prospect Connor McMichael is having a breakout season. Not only did he secure gold with Team Canada at 2020 World Junior Championship over the winter break, but he’s also racking up goals and points with the London Knights of the OHL at a blistering pace, including four hat tricks.

As it turns out, McMichael also has a very important mentor on the Capitals roster: recently re-signed star centerman Nicklas Backstrom.

Capitals head coach Todd Reirden revealed the influence that Backstrom had had on McMichael when speaking to the media following practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday.

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By Donya Abramo 2 days ago

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Connor McMichael’s 30th goal in only 30 games is a between-the-legs beauty

Connor McMichael is at it again. No, you aren’t seeing things. This isn’t the post from last night where he potted three goals against the Saginaw Spirit to earn his fourth hat trick of the season.

The Caps 2019 first round pick and recent gold medal winner with Team Canada pulled yet another trick out of his bag Sunday against the Soo Greyhounds.

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By Chris Cerullo 6 days ago

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Connor McMichael records fourth hat trick of season in second game since returning from World Juniors

The Connor McMichael 2019-20 success tour continues on. The Caps 2019 first round pick just won a gold medal with Team Canada at the World Juniors where he had five goals and seven points total in seven games.

Now in his second game back for the London Knights, he has recorded the fourth hat trick of his OHL season.

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By Chris Cerullo 6 days ago

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Connor McMichael, Team Canada players drop ceremonial puck at Leafs game after winning World Junior Championship

Washington Capitals 2019 first-round pick, Connor McMichael, was one of eight Team Canada players that were honored before the start of the Toronto Maple Leafs-Winnipeg Jets game on Wednesday.

McMichael, along with Kevin Bahl (ARI ’18), Nico Daws (’20), Ty Dellandrea (DAL ’18), Jamie Drysdale (’20), Aidan Dudas (LAK ’18), Liam Foudy (CBJ ’18), and Akil Thomas (LAK ’18), dropped the ceremonial first puck between Jets captain Mark Scheifele and Leafs captain John Tavares.

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By Ian Oland 1 week ago

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Connor McMichael scores goal, wins gold with Canada at 2020 World Junior Championship

Connor McMichael won the World Junior Championship with Team Canada, Sunday.

The Capitals’ 2019 first-round pick scored a goal in the third period that helped Canada come back from a 3-1 hole against Russia.

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By Ian Oland 2 weeks ago

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Connor McMichael scores his fourth goal of the World Junior Championship

Connor McMichael started off the scoring in the Canada-Finland WJC semifinal game, Saturday.

McMichael’s tally began a four-goal first period for Canada, which included three goals in the first 3:55 of the game. It was the most goals Finland had given up all tournament long.

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By Ian Oland 2 weeks ago

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Connor McMichael scores game-winning goal in Team Canada’s 6-1 win over Slovakia

Connor McMichael scored his second goal of the World Junior Championship on Thursday.

The Capitals 2019 first-round pick dented the twine in the second period to give Canada a 2-0 lead. The goal would end up being the game-winner in Team Canada’s 6-1 quarterfinal win over Slovakia.

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By Ian Oland 2 weeks ago

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Connor McMichael promoted to Team Canada’s first line by Dale Hunter

After a strong start to the World Junior Championship, Connor McMichael has been promoted to Team Canada’s first line.

The Capitals’ 2019 first-round pick was placed on the left wing and skated with center Barrett Hayton, Canada’s captain, and right wing Nolan Foote during Canada’s 4-1 win over Team Germany, Monday.

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By Ian Oland 3 weeks ago

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Connor McMichael scores Canada’s first goal of World Junior Championship

Washington Capitals 2019 first-round pick Connor McMichael has scored Canada’s first goal of the World Junior Championship tournament. Down 2-0 to Team USA entering the second period, Canada finally hit the back of the net as Kings prospect Akil Thomas fed McMichael at the goal mouth.

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By Peter Hassett 3 weeks ago

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Here is the live TV schedule to watch games in the 2020 World Junior Championship

Washington Capitals prospect Connor McMichael will play in his first career World Junior Championship game for Team Canada today at 1 PM against Team USA. The game will be aired live on NHL Network across the United States.

Four of Canada’s preliminary round games total will be aired on NHL Network before the knockout round begins. Meanwhile, three of the Czech Republic’s games will be aired on TV which features Capitals draft pick and Czech defenseman Martin Hugo Has. The Czechs won their first game of the tournament this morning against Russia 4-3.

Courtesy of the NHL, here is the entire live TV game schedule on NHL Network for the 2020 WJC.

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By Ian Oland 3 weeks ago

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