McMichael scored a goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Penguins.
McMichael opened the scoring at 4:08 of the first period, but the Capitals' lead didn't even last a minute before Bryan Rust tied the game. McMichael ended his 11-game goal drought, a span in which he had two assists, 21 shots on net and a minus-8 rating. For the season, he's produced 26 goals, 57 points, 177 shots on net and a plus-19 rating over 82 appearances, though his late fade on offense is a mild concern heading into the postseason.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Grabs helper in win
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McMichael logged an assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 5-3 win over the Blackhawks.
McMichael snapped a five-game point drought with the helper. The 24-year-old forward has found himself on the fourth line recently, as the Capitals are easing Ryan Leonard in with top-six usage at even strength. McMichael's usage in reality is more versatile, especially thanks to his power-play role. He's faded a little bit late in the campaign but still has 55 points (25 goals, 30 assists), 167 shots on net, 38 hits, 33 blocked shots, 47 PIM and a plus-25 rating over 76 contests. He could get back into the top six if Aliaksei Protas (foot) is unable to play Sunday against the Islanders.
McMichael netted a goal and dished an assist in Saturday's 6-3 win against the Panthers.
McMichael's offensive contributions came on Washington's first two goals in the game. He scored his goal just three minutes into the game before assisting John Carlson's tally later in the first period. The 24-year-old McMichael now has 25 goals, 29 assists and 155 shots on net in 70 games this season. This breakout campaign for McMichael has been extremely steady offensively. He has 15 points in his last 17 games and his overall consistency makes him a strong option to deploy in the fantasy playoffs.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Nets goal in win
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McMichael scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
He scored from in front on a feed from Alex Ovechkin late in the third to make the score 4-1. McMichael is on pace for more than 60 points, and he's the kind of player every team wants -- he goes out and proves people wrong every time they say he can't do something. McMichael's drive and energy will make him an ideal second-line scoring center for the next 6-8 years, and his fantasy contributions will be integral to many championships.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Slings helper Tuesday
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McMichael notched an assist, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Ducks.
McMichael helped out on the second of Aliaksei Protas' three goals in the contest. The 24-year-old McMichael has accumulated four goals and six assists over 10 outings since the 4 Nations Face-Off break, maintaining a high level of play in the Capitals' strong offense. The forward has a total of 23 goals, 28 assists, 146 shots on net and a plus-25 rating across 65 appearances this season.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Achieves first 20-goal season
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McMichael scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Oilers.
The Capitals' passing on the play put the Oilers' defense in a blender, with McMichael finishing off a shot from between the circles at 19:45 of the second period to stretch the lead to 5-1. It was his 20th goal of the season -- this is the first time the 24-year-old has reached that mark. He's earned three goals and four assists over his last seven outings, and he's up to 43 points, 124 shots on net and a plus-21 rating as a fixture in the Capitals' top six this season.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Plucks apple Saturday
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McMichael tallied an assist, a plus-3 rating and three shots during Saturday's 8-3 win over the Penguins.
McMichael has points in five of his last six games and has mustered three goals and 12 points in 19 games since the calendar turned over into 2025. The 23-year-old has a chance to post his first 60-point campaign if he can stay hot down the stretch and should provide solid dividends for fantasy managers in the process.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Draws assist in win
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McMichael posted an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.
McMichael helped out on Matt Roy's second-period go-ahead goal. While he hasn't scored in eight contests, McMichael has warmed up again with three assists over his last two games. The 24-year-old is at 17 goals, 18 helpers, 105 shots on net, 24 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-10 rating through 47 appearances. He's already secured a career year, and while his offense has slowed recently, he remains in a top-six role that could allow him to pick up the pace again at any time.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Breaks point drought Saturday
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McMichael tallied two assists, a plus-1 rating, one shot and one blocked shot during Saturday's 4-1 win over the Penguins.
McMichael took advantage of a turnover by Marcus Pettersson midway through the second period, leading to the former getting the secondary assist on Aliaksei Protas' 19th goal of the season. McMichael was then credited with a power-play assist on a Pierre-Luc Dubois goal that gave the Capitals a two-goal lead late in the third period. This outing ended a four-game point drought for McMichael, who has tallied one goal, three assists, nine shots on goal and five blocked shots with a minus-1 rating through nine games in January.
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Capitals' Connor McMichael: Tallies on power play
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McMichael scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Rangers.
McMichael's offense went cold in December -- he had a modest six points over 13 contests. It has started to cost him playing time -- his 12:41 of ice time Saturday was his lowest mark of the season, and he was listed on the third line. Even with the slowdown, McMichael is within striking distance of earning a career year. He has 17 goals and 14 assists over 39 contests, one shy in each category from his marks over 80 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. He's added 99 shots on net and a plus-8 rating this season, and if he can get things turned around, he'll likely return to the top six.
McMichael logged an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Kings.
McMichael has gone 10 games without a multi-point effort, but he has three goals and three assists in that span. The 23-year-old helped out on the first of Aliaksei Protas' two goals in this contest. McMichael is up to 16 goals, 13 helpers, 92 shots on net and a plus-12 rating over 33 appearances in 2024-25. It's a strong pace, though his 17.4 shooting percentage is likely to dip, but McMichael is established as a key part of the Capitals' top six now.
McMichael potted a goal on four shots and added one block, two takeaways and a plus-1 rating in 19:14 of ice time Friday in a 3-1 win over Carolina.
McMichael scored his team-leading 16th goal of the season late in the middle frame to give Washington a 3-0 lead. The 23-year-old has cooled after racking up 24 points over the first two months of the campaign, as he's provided just two goals and two helpers through eight games in December. Even though his production has decreased, the Ontario native ranks second on the Capitals in scoring with 16 goals and 28 points through 32 appearances.
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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.
