Washington Capital Gains

The Washington Capitals are 18-2-1 in 2017 and have climbed to the top of the NHL standings. Here’s a look at their happy new year.

Washington Capital Gains

January 1, 2017: Capitals 2, Senators 1

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Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals vs Mark Stone of the Senators.

January 3, 2017: Capitals 6, Maple Leafs 5 (in overtime)

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Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals celebrates his winning goal with teammates.

January 5, 2017: Capitals 5, Blue Jackets 0

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Karl Alzner of the Capitals vs. Nick Foligno of the Blue Jackets.

January 7, 2017: Capitals 1, Senators 0

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Goalie Braden Holtby keeps his eyes on the puck.

January 9: Capitals 4, Canadiens 1

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Evgeny Kuznetzov of the Capitals vs. goalie Carey Price of the Canadiens.

January 11, 2017: Capitals 5, Penguins 2

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Ovechkin’s first-period goal was his 1000th NHL point.

January 13: Capitals 6, Blackhawks 0

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Lars Eller of the Canadiens vs Tanner Kero of the Blackhawks.

January 15, 2017: Capitals 5, Flyers 0

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Nicklas Backstrom was honored for his 500th NHL assist.

January 16, 2017: Penguins 8, Capitals 7 (overtime)

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T.J. Oshie of the Capitals vs Chris Kunitz of the Penguins.

January 19, 2017: Capitals 7, Blues 3

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Brett Connolly of the Capitals vs goalie Jake Allen of the Blues

January 21, 2017: Capitals 4, Stars 3 (overtime)

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Tom Wilson of the Capitals takes on Brett Ritchie of the Stars.

January 23: Capitals 6, Hurricanes 1

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Daniel Winnik of the Capitals vs Matt Tennyson of the Hurricanes.

January 24, 2017: Senators 3, Capitals 0

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Backstrom takes the faceoff.

January 26, 2017: Capitals 5, Devils 2

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Andre Burakovsky of the Capitals scores vs. goalie Keith Kinkaid of the Devils.

January 31, 2017: Islanders 3, Capitals 2

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Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals vs. Casey Cizikas of the Islanders.

February 1, 2017: Capitals 5, Bruins 3

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Matt Niskanen of the Capitals vs Brad Marchand of the Bruins.

February 4, 2017: Capitals 3, Canadiens 2

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Jay Beagle of the Capitals celebrates his goal.

February 5, 2017: Capitals 5, Kings 0

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Alex Ovechkin was honored by fans for his 1000th point.

February 7, 2017: Capitals 5, Hurricanes 0

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Braden Holtby makes one of his 23 saves.

February 9, 2017: Capitals 6, Red Wings 3

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The Capitals covet a Stanley Cup banner.

February 11, 2017: Capitals 6, Ducks 4

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T.J. Oshie #77 of the Capitals controls the puck against Ryan Kesler #17 of the Ducks.