#nhl-history

#nhl-history

Center Pierre-Luc Dubois excited to join Washington Capitals and potentially play with Alex Ovechkin, expressing admiration for the team and its organization.

Ovechkin and Backstrom are key players in Capitals history, each reaching significant playoff point milestones as the team enters its 50th season.

Spencer Carbery, Capitals head coach, owns a game-used Wayne Gretzky stick and believes it brings good karma to Ovechkin's goal-scoring efforts.

The Boston Bruins have a storied 100-year history, beginning with their first NHL game on December 1, 1924, against the Montreal Maroons.

Wayne Gretzky's trade to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988 reshaped the NHL's landscape by triggering the addition and relocation of several teams.

Nick Stajduhar is a forgotten piece of the Wayne Gretzky trade, showcasing a less-known side of the Oilers' darkest day.

Mark Messier's exit from the Rangers marked a controversial and costly decision for the franchise, particularly after his crucial role in their past successes.

Quinn Hughes had a historic five-point game, marking a milestone in Vancouver Canucks history with their 10-1 win over the San Jose Sharks.

Joe Thornton's No. 19 was retired by the Sharks, highlighting his significant impact on both the Sharks and Bruins organizations.

The Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs have a long and competitive history in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Boston Bruins have a history of too many men-on-the-ice penalties, with one notorious instance affecting their playoff history.

The Capitals have scored double digits in goals 12 times, with their last occurrence in March 2008.

The Capitals' 50th season marks a significant milestone in their history of rivalry and competition in the NHL.

Braden Holtby's iconic save in Game 2 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final was a pivotal moment leading the Washington Capitals to their first Stanley Cup win.

The Capitals have seen a total of eight players inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

With their 50th season approaching, more players may join the Hall soon.

Nineteen NHL players have scored 30+ goals against the Washington Capitals, with Mike Bossy leading at 55.

Sidney Crosby, the only active player with 30+ goals against the Caps, now has 31 goals.

Corey Perry set a record by reaching the Stanley Cup Final with five different teams.

San Jose Sharks struggled initially but turned into playoff regulars, aiming for their first Stanley Cup win.

The Erik Karlsson trade in 2018 led to a significant depletion of the Sharks' player pool and initiated their current rebuild.

The San Jose Sharks have a significant chance of winning the NHL draft lottery and potentially selecting Macklin Celebrini.

The San Jose Sharks faced a significant challenge with key players injured, leading to a lopsided loss against the Edmonton Oilers.

Florida Panthers win their first Stanley Cup after a 30-season history, overcoming challenges in Game 7 to secure victory.

The Florida Panthers won their first Stanley Cup with a 2-1 Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in a thrilling conclusion.

Non-Canadian NHL captains have been increasingly successful in leading teams to Stanley Cup victories.

Aleksander Barkov made history as the 10th skater from outside Canada to captain a Stanley Cup-winning team.

The Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup after a long journey, including losing in the finals previously and building fan traditions like rat tossing.

The Florida Panthers maintain a one-game-at-a-time mentality despite a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Finals.