Who scored the first goal in Washington Capitals history?
Jim Hrycuik
October 9, 1974: Jim Hrycuik scores the first goal in franchise history but the Caps fall to the New York Rangers by a 6-3 score at Madison Square Garden in the team’s first ever regular season game.
Who are the Capitals goalies?
Ilya Samsonov
Vitek VanecekPheonix Copley
Washington Capitals/Goaltenders
When was the last time the Capitals scored 9 goals?
2008
That’s the number of times the Capitals have scored nine or more goals in a game over the last 25 years. The last time they did so was in 2008. The @Capitals scored at least nine goals in a game for just the fourth time over the past 25 years. The others: March 3, 2008 (10-2 W vs.
Who is Washington’s main goalie?
Washington Capitals @ NHL – Goalies 2021‑2022 Stats
| Rk | Name | GAA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilya Samsonov | 3.02 |
| 2 | Vitek Vanecek | 2.67 |
| 3 | Zachary Fucale | 1.75 |
| 4 | Pheonix Copley | 3.11 |
Who is the Washington Capitals starting goalie?
I. Samsonov
Position Players
| POS | Starter | Second |
|---|---|---|
| Right Wing | C. Sheary | T. Oshie |
| Left Defenseman | M. Fehervary | D. Orlov |
| Right Defenseman | J. Carlson | N. Jensen |
| Goalie | I. Samsonov | V. Vanecek |
Who did the Washington Capitals draft?
On the second day of the NHL Draft, the Caps selected defenseman Vincent Iorio (55th overall), defenseman Brent Johnson (80th overall), defenseman Joaquim Lemay (119th overall), center Haakon Hanelt (151st overall), defenseman Dru Krebs (176th overall), and goaltender Chase Clark (183rd overall).
Who has the most goals in Capitals?
Mike Bossy has collected the most career goals against the Capitals, with 55 scored. Not what you’re looking for?
Did Kansas City have an NBA team?
The Kings left for Sacramento, California in 1985 and Kansas City has been without an NBA franchise since then. The city has had several teams in the semi-pro, 21st-century version of the American Basketball Association, including the Kansas City Knights, who won the ABA crown in 2002.
Who is the Capitals #1 goalie?
23-year-old likely will be backed up by rookie Vanecek with Lundqvist out for season. Ilya Samsonov is ready to handle the No. 1 goalie job for the Washington Capitals with rookie Vitek Vanecek as his likely backup, general manager Brian MacLellan said Wednesday.
Who is number 73 on the caps?
C. Sheary
Wingers
| NO | Player | WT |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | A. Mantha Capitals’ Anthony Mantha: Deals assist Friday Anthony Mantha Capitals’ Anthony Mantha: Deals assist Friday | 234 |
| 77 | T. Oshie | 187 |
| 8 | A. Ovechkin | 238 |
| 73 | C. Sheary | 179 |
Who is Washington Capitals starting goalie 2021?
Vitek Vanecek, consistent on and off the ice, makes his case to be Washington’s No. 1 goalie. Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek stood tall in net Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 25-year-old’s calm and steady demeanor was evident despite the Lightning’s persistent point-blank chances.