Capitals' Connor McMichael: Ties team lead in goals
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McMichael netted a goal on a team-high five shots in Friday's 3-1 win over Toronto.
McMichael got what held up as the game-winning goal at the 9:51 mark of the third period. The Ontario native has collected two goals and three assists over his last four games after registering one point over six prior appearances. McMichael is tied with Alex Ovechkin (lower leg) for the team lead in goals (15), and the former is four markers away from setting a new career high. McMichael has logged 25 points (10 helpers), 10 PIM, 77 shots on goal, 11 blocked shots, 10 hits, 11 takeaways and a plus-10 rating through 26 outings this season.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Scores power-play goal in win
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McMichael scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Devils.
McMichael ended November with nine goals and five assists over 15 games, though just five of those points came over the last eight games. The Capitals shuffled their lineup a bit for Saturday's game, with McMichael and Tom Wilson joining a line with Dylan Strome. For the season, McMichael has 14 goals, 10 helpers, 71 shots on net and a plus-10 rating over 24 contests in a breakout campaign.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Dishes trio of helpers
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McMichael registered three assists, a minus-1 rating and four shots during Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Islanders.
McMichael's breakout season had slowed in recent outings with just one assist over his last five games prior to Friday's outburst. The 23-year-old sports 13 goals and 23 points in as many games and has solidified himself as a key cog in Washington's league-leading offense.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Back on scoresheet in loss
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McMichael deposited a goal on the man advantage in Saturday's 3-2 loss to New Jersey.
McMichael had been held off the scoresheet in three consecutive contests after having a five-game point streak snapped, but he got back on track with his second power-play marker of the season Saturday. The left-shot forward is well on his way to shattering the 33 points he produced across 80 regular-season appearances in 2023-24, and he should be able to reach the 30-goal mark after finding the back of the net 13 times through 20 games. McMichael has 20 points (seven assists) and a plus-11 rating this season while logging a career-high 17:19 of ice time per game.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Adds assist in loss
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McMichael registered an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.
McMichael had scored seven goals over his last seven games with nary an assist in that span. The 23-year-old turned provider by setting up Rasmus Sandin's first-period tally. McMichael is up to eight goals, six helpers, 41 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 13 contests as he continues to excel in a second-line role.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Extends goal spree to three games
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McMichael tallied two goals and four shots during Saturday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
McMichael has been on a tear to start the season and is now the team leader with seven goals. He also ranks third on the club in points (12) behind Dylan Strome and Alex Ovechkin. The 23-year-old McMichael is breaking out in 2024-25 and should be picked up in just about any format. He could be a superb long-term fantasy addition if his hot streak continues.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Scores again in win
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McMichael scored a goal on five shots and had two PIM in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.
A rebound of a Trevor van Riemsdyk shot caromed to McMichael, who went skate to stick and put the game-winner behind Cayden Primeau. For the sizzling McMichael, it was his fifth goal of the season, all coming in the last six contests. The second-line winger has 10 points through his first nine outings.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Continues to sizzle
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McMichael registered two assists during Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.
McMichael has consecutive multi-point games and managed a goal and six points in his first five outings to start the 2024-25 season. The 23-year-old is breaking out on Washington's second line alongside Pierre-Luc Dubois and Tom Wilson, and McMichael should be rostered in all formats as long as his hot streak continues.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Bags apple
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McMichael tallied an assist and fired two shots during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Stars.
McMichael fed Tom Wilson on Washington's opening goal less than a minute into the second period. McMichael is settling in well on the second line with two assists in three appearances to start the season, and he could be in for a breakout campaign if he can stay locked in as a top-six forward.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Bags apple Saturday
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McMichael tallied an assist and added three shots during Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
McMichael found Tom Wilson in the slot for Washington's third goal, but it was not enough to get the Capitals a win in their home opener. The 23-year-old appears to be locked into a top-six role alongside Pierre-Luc Dubois and Wilson and will get every opportunity to top the 18 goals and 33 points he notched in the 2023-24 regular season.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Inks extension
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McMichael signed a two-year, $4.2 million extension with the Capitals on Monday.
McMichael had been tendered a qualifying offer on Sunday but did not wait long to sign an extension with the Capitals. The 23-year-old forward is coming off a career-best 18 goals and 33 points in 80 games while spending a considerable amount of time as the second-line center following the departure of Nicklas Backstrom (hip). The arrival of Pierre-Luc Dubois in a June trade from Los Angeles complicates McMichael's prospects to remain as a scoring-line center, but the Capitals are high on his upside, and a move to the wing could help him continue to garner a top-six role once the 2024-25 season gets rolling.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Scores in postseason loss
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McMichael scored a goal on six shots in Tuesday's 4-3 Game 2 defeat to the Rangers.
McMichael has managed just two goals in his last 13 games but had recorded just 14 shots in the 12 games before Tuesday's tilt. The 23-year-old center also saw himself restored to a power-play role in Game 2 after having been dropped from the second unit in the prior five outings.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Adds helper in win
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McMichael logged an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Canucks.
McMichael has two goals and an assist over his last three games. The 23-year-old center set up Alex Ovechkin on the game-winning goal Saturday. For the season, McMichael's been solid with 27 points, 113 shots on net and a minus-15 rating over 64 outings. The Capitals' lack of offense has made few of their players steady fantasy options, but the 23-year-old has taken a step forward this year.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Scores on breakaway
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McMichael scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Kraken.
McMichael has tallied in back-to-back contests after enduring a six-game point drought. His goal Thursday was the game-winner, scored on a breakaway after a failed drop pass by Seattle winger Andre Burakovsky. McMichael is up to 14 goals, 26 points, 112 shots on net, 33 hits, 32 blocked shots and a minus-15 rating through 63 appearances. It's not quite a breakout campaign, but the 23-year-old will continue to have solid appeal in deeper fantasy formats as long as he maintains a top-six role.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Strikes on man advantage
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McMichael scored a goal on his only shot in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Oilers.
McMichael tied the game 2-2 on a power play midway through the opening period, snapping home a rebound off Stuart Skinner for his second goal on the man advantage this season. The 23-year-old McMichael had gone scoreless in six games prior to Wednesday, though he's seen consistent usage in Washington's top six and on the power play. He's up to 13 goals and 25 points through 62 games this season.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Expected to play Saturday
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McMichael (illness) is expected to return to the lineup versus Tampa Bay on Saturday after being a full participant in the morning skate, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.
McMichael, who missed the last two games, is slated to return to his usual middle-six spot. He has six goals, seven assists and 44 shots on goal in 28 games this season.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Out Thursday
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McMichael (illness) isn't expected to return Thursday, per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.
McMichael also missed Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders because of the illness. He has six goals and 13 points in 28 contests this season. Matthew Phillips is projected to remain in the lineup Thursday, but he could become a healthy scratch once McMichael is ready to play.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Unavailable Wednesday
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McMichael will miss Wednesday's game versus the Islanders due to an illness.
McMichael's scoring pace has slowed with just three points over eight games in December. He should be considered questionable for Thursday's game in Columbus. McMichael will likely be replaced by Matthew Phillips for this contest.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: One of each Wednesday
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McMichael scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Kings.
McMichael's tally at 18:30 of the second period stood as the game-winner. He and Anthony Mantha set up each other's goals in the contest. McMichael had picked up just one assist over his previous four outings. The 22-year-old is up to five goals, 10 points, 33 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 19 appearances. He's primarily played in a third-line role at center since Nicklas Backstrom (hip) stepped away from the team.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Scores game-winner
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McMichael scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Devils.
McMichael's third-period tally put the Capitals ahead for good. The 22-year-old forward has occupied a middle-six role this season, racking up two goals and nine shots on net over six contests. It's encouraging that he's maintained his place in the lineup, but McMichael will need to produce more offense to be an option for most fantasy managers.
