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Capitals news, notes, media appearances and practice times. Caps PR staff: @SergeyKocharov, @MegEic, @chasepyke, @Alex_Dagostino1 and @grossman_nick11

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With his next assist, Alex Ovechkin will tie Nicklas Backstrom (762) for the most assists in franchise history.

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CAPS TODAY: Alex Tuch, who leads the Caps in goals, will face his former team for the first time Saturday. Tuch spent 5 seasons in Buffalo, recording 309 points in 360 games. During his tenure, Tuch ranked second on the team in goals, assists & points: https://t.co/FGSR1r0p4N

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Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais underwent a successful appendectomy surgery on Thursday and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.

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CAPS TODAY: The trio of Ryan Leonard (8p), Cole Hutson (5p) and Ilya Protas (5p) have combined for 18 points (7g, 11a) through nine games. The Capitals are one of two teams to have three players age 21 or younger with 5+ points, along with San Jose: https://t.co/FGSR1qZRff

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#Caps coach Spencer Carbery will join @JunksRadio at 7 am on @MonSportsNet & @1067theFan

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Jakob Chychrun was credited with the secondary assist on Hutson's goal, his fourth assist of the season. Chychrun leads Capitals' blueliners in assists and ranks tied for first in points (5).

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Jordan Kyrou recorded the primary assist on Washington's second goal, his fourth helper of the season. With the assist, Kyrou extends his point and assist streaks to three games (1g-3a–4p).

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Cole Hutson scores his second goal of the season to extend Washington's lead to 2-0. Through nine games this season, Hutson leads all rookie defensemen in goals (2) and points (5).

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Anthony Beauvillier recorded his first assist of the season on Leonard's game-opening goal. Beauvillier, who scored the game-winning goal in Washington's last matchup against Los Angeles on Dec. 2, 2025, has collected a point in back-to-back games against the Kings.

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Jonny Brodzinski recorded his first point as a Capital with an assist on Leonard's goal. Brodzinski, who was originally drafted by Los Angeles in the fifth round of the 2013 NHL Draft, has recorded 72 points (33g, 39a) in 265 career NHL games with the NYR, SJS and LAK.

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Leonard, 21, has scored a team-leading nine goals in the Capitals' last 17 games, dating back to March 31 of last season.

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Ryan Leonard scores his fourth goal of the season to put the Capitals ahead 1-0. Leonard's four goals rank tied for second on the team, while his eight points rank first.

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Leonard has scored Washington's first goal in each of the last two games.

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Ryan Leonard scores his fourth goal of the season to put the Capitals ahead 1-0. Leonard's four goals rank tied for second on the team, while his eight points rank first.

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Ryan Leonard scores his fourth goal of the season to put the Capitals ahead 1-0. Leonard's four goals rank tied for second on the team, while his eight points rank first.

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Tonight's lineups for the @Capitals and the @LAKings

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CAPS TODAY: The Capitals are 15-2-2 in their last 19 games at home and have outscored the opposition 72-43 (3.79 GF/GP, 2.26 GA/GP) in that span. If the Capitals win tonight, it would mark the first time they’ve won 16 of 20 home games since 2017-18: https://t.co/FGSR1qZRff

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Game 9: Capitals vs. Los Angeles Kings
Time: 7 p.m.
Game notes: https://t.co/KP326QpuGC
TV: @MonSportsNet
Radio: @1067theFan, @CapitalsRadio

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CAPS TODAY: Vincent Desharnais’ +10 plus-minus rating leads the Capitals and ranks eighth in the NHL, while his 19:54 of average ice time ranks third on the team. The Capitals have outscored the opposition 10-2 at 5v5 with Desharnais on the ice: https://t.co/FGSR1qZRff

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The Capitals will be off tomorrow. The team will practice on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at @MedStarIceplex.

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Alex Ovechkin played a part in another comeback victory for Washington and is now within striking distance of becoming the @Capitals all-time leader in goals, assists and points.

#NHLStats: https://t.co/jAsHp7cUHD

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Vincent Desharnais recorded his third career multi-point game (2a) and posted a +2 plus-minus rating in 20:23 of ice time today against New Jersey. Desharnais' +10 plus-minus rating is tied for the fifth highest in the NHL.