Dmitrij Jaskin and Travis Boyd each scored their first goal as a Capital in Washington's 4-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, which extended the Capitals lead in the Metropolitan Division by three points. That marked the 10th time since 1995 the Capitals have had two players score their first goal as Capitals in the same game and the first time since Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dustin Penner did so on March 25, 2014 against the Los Angeles Kings.
Boyd's goal marked his first career NHL goal. Boyd also added an assist on Jaskin's goal, marking his second career multi-point game (Nov. 5 at Edmonton, two assists). Among Capitals with at least 13 games played this season, Boyd leads the team in points per 60 minutes of five-on-five play (4.00), primary assists (2.50) and assists (3.50). Additionally, Boyd's 2.50 primary assists per 60 minutes at five-on-five rank first in the NHL among players with at least 13 games played. Of Boyd's seven assists, five have been primary helpers, tied for the eighth most on the Capitals.
Today
10:30 a.m.: Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Tuesday, Dec. 11
10:15 a.m.: Morning skate, MedStar Capitals Iceplex
7:30 p.m.: Washington vs. Detroit Red Wings, Nationwide Arena
TV: NBCSN, NBCSW
Audio: FAN 106.7 FM, Caps Radio 24/7, Caps Mobile App, WashingtonCaps.com
Wednesday, Dec. 12
11:30 a.m.: Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Thursday, Dec. 13
Day off
December 10, 2018
Must Read/See/Hear Material
Dump 'n Chase: POSTGAME NOTEBOOK: Caps 4, Jackets 0 / Caps Blank Jackets, 4-0
Washington Capitals: The Story of Leopold and the Kellys
Washington Post: Warriors named Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of Year (Alex Ovechkin mentioned) / The Capitals wanted more offense from the fourth line. They're starting to get it. / Capitals hit on all cylinders, stay atop Metro with win over Blue Jackets
The Athletic: DGB weekend power rankings: Flames surge, Hawks hit rock bottom and time running out on Blues, Wild and Flyers (Washington Capitals mentioned)
NBC Sports Washington: A pair of firsts: Dmitrij Jaskin, Travis Boyd score first goals for the Capitals / Alex Ovechkin takes over NHL goals lead in 4-0 win at Columbus / 5 reasons the Capitals beat the Blue Jackets / The goal against Columbus that saved the Capitals' 2017-18 season
NHL.com: Facts and Figures: Lightning extend winning streak to six games (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Ovechkin extends point streak to 11, Capitals top Blue Jackets / Capitals at Blue Jackets preview
AP: Holtby, Capitals shut out Blue Jackets 4-0
Columbus Dispatch: Capitals 4, Blue Jackets 0: Five takeaways / Capitals 4, Blue Jackets 0 | Capitals deliver punishing lesson in playing with lead
NBC Sports: The Buzzer: Stamkos, Giroux post four-point nights; Holtby blanks Blue Jackets
Sportsnet: Ovechkin scores 22nd in season, Capitals shut out Blue Jackets / 5 things we learned in the NHL: Ovechkin takes over scoring lead
TSN: Ovechkin, Holtby lead Capitals over Blue Jackets
WNST: Ovechkin Scores Again in Caps Whitewash of Columbus
TV/Audio Clips:
Washington Capitals: Todd Reirden Postgame | Dec. 8 / Postgame Locker Room | December 8
Fox Sports: Coach Tortorella was visibly angry with the Blue Jackets loss to the Capitals
NBC Sports Washington: Capitals react to a pair of firsts for Jaskin and Boyd
WUSA-TV CBS 9: On the Caps Canines Adoption Day at Homeward Trails (11 p.m.)
