Washington Capitals
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Charlie Lindgren was stellar in net for the Capitals Saturday, stopping all 18 shots faced to record the shutout in a 3-0 win over the Bruins.
Fantasy Impact: Lindgren has struggled to keep the puck out of the back of the net of late, allowing three or more goals in four of his last five starts (1-3-1) for the Capitals. The netminder will look to replicate his success in the crease Saturday into a return to his strong early-season form, posting a .915 save percentage and 2.58 GAA to go along with three shutouts in 23 appearances (10-7-4) so far this season.
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T.J. Oshie posted two points for the Capitals Saturday, scoring one goal and picking up one assist in a 3-0 win over the Bruins.
Fantasy Impact: Oshie has started to make a more consistent impact in the offensive zone of late, notching points in seven of his last 12 games (seven goals, three assists) since returning from injury for the Capitals. The veteran continues to showcase dynamic offensive ability when healthy for fantasy managers, tallying 14 points (nine goals, five assists) to go along with 50 hits in 33 games so far this season.
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Dylan Strome was able to light the lamp for the Capitals Saturday, scoring one goal in a 3-0 win over the Bruins.
Fantasy Impact: Strome has been strong in the offensive zone of late, recording points in 10 of his last 16 games (seven goals, six assists) for the Capitals. The center has offered mid-level production as part of a Washington forward group attempting to carry the club to the postseason, picking up 34 points (20 goals, 14 assists) in 50 games so far this season.
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Sun, Feb 11th 9:19am EST
By Chris Schommer
Alex Ovechkin tallied two points for the Capitals Saturday, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 3-0 win over the Bruins.
Fantasy Impact: Ovechkin continues a hot stretch in the offensive zone of late, registering points in 12 of his last 14 games (six goals, nine assists) for the Capitals. The veteran superstar looks to have broken out of his struggles throughout the early part of the season for fantasy managers, posting 35 points (12 goals, 23 assists) to go along with 89 hits in 47 games so far this season.
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Sat, Feb 10th 8:59am EST
By Chris Schommer
Darcy Kuemper was peppered in net for the Capitals Thursday night, stopping 37 of 40 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Panthers.
Fantasy Impact: Kuemper continues a dismal stretch in the crease of late, allowing three or more goals in six of his last eight starts (3-4-0) for the Capitals. The veteran netminder has failed to provide fantasy managers with a reliable option when between the pipes to this point, posting a 3.18 GAA and .894 save percentage in 26 appearances (11-12-2) so far this season.
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Anthony Mantha was able to light the lamp for the Capitals Thursday night, scoring one goal in a 4-2 loss to the Panthers.
Fantasy Impact: Mantha has not been much of a factor in the offensive zone of late, picking up points in just four of his last 13 games (five goals, one assist) for the Capitals. The winger continues to struggle through inconsistent stretches on the ice despite possessing elite-level potential, recording just 24 points (16 goals, eight assists) in 45 games so far this season.
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John Carlson picked up one assist in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime loss to the Stars Saturday.
Fantasy Impact: Carlson continues a steady stretch in the offensive zone of late, registering points in seven of his last 11 games (two goals, seven assists) for the Capitals. The blueliner continues to provide fantasy managers with a mostly reliable lineup option, picking up 28 points (three goals, 25 assists) in 47 games so far this season.
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Mon, Jan 29th 8:47pm EST
By Chris Schommer
Evgeny Kuznetsov picked up two assists in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime loss to the Stars Saturday.
Fantasy Impact: Kuznetsov has struggled to make much of an impact in the offensive zone of late, notching points in just three of his last 11 games (four assists) for the Capitals. The center has struggled for much of the season for fantasy managers, recording just 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) in 43 games so far this season.
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Tom Wilson tallied one goal, six SOG, one hits, and two blocks in a loss to Boston Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact: Wilson tallied his 12th goal of the season on a third period PPG. The 29-year-old winger is up to 20 points on the season and had consecutive multi-point games.
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Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal, two SOG, and one block in a 5-2 loss to the Blues Friday.
Fantasy Impact: Backstrom struck on the power play for his fifth goal of the season. The 35-year-old center has 14 points in 27 games this season.
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Vitek Vanecek stops 27 of 30 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to Toronto. All three regulation goals were scored at even strength.
Fantasy Impact: Vanecek falls to 20-11-6 with the overtime loss. He blew a two goal lead, and allowed a goal in the final minute that allowed Toronto to tie it and send the game to overtime.
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Ilya Samsonov stopped 26 of 30 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss in Vegas. Three of the goals were scored at even strength.
Fantasy Impact: Samsonov was beat on a beautiful move from Shea Theodore in overtime. He falls to 23-10-5 on the season.
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