Daniel Sprong scored the Capitals lone goal upon his return to the lineup last night against the San Jose Sharks, marking his seventh goal of the season, tied for the sixth-most on the Capitals. Since joining Washington last season, Sprong's 20 goals are the sixth-most on Washington, two shy of Evgeny Kuznetsov. Additionally, Sprong's 1.39 goals per 60 minutes of five-on-five play over the last two seasons leads the Caps and ranks fourth in the NHL among players with at least 70 games played. All 20 of Sprong's goals have come at even strength in his Capitals career, and he's one of just three players in the NHL with at least 20 even strength goals and no power play goals (Nashville's Luke Kunin, New York Rangers Alexis Lafrenière).
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Today
12 p.m.: Optional skate, MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Friday, Jan. 28
11:30 a.m. CST: Morning skate, American Airlines Center
8 p.m. CST: Washington at Dallas Stars, American Airlines Center
Post-game: Select players and head coach Peter Laviolette will be available outside the Capitals locker room
TV: NBCSW
Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7
Saturday, Jan. 29
Day off
Sunday, Jan. 30
11 a.m.: Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Jan. 27, 2022
Must Read/See/Hear Material
Caps Clips:
Dump 'n Chase: Sharks Drop Caps, 4-1
Washington Post: Capitals' January woes continue with a loss at home to Sharks
NBC Sports Washington: Another tough night on offense leaves Capitals with many questions but few answers / Issues plaguing the Capitals offense continued in home loss to Sharks / Uninspiring start dooms Capitals in home loss to Sharks / Capitals' offensive struggles persist in loss to Sharks / How to watch Washington Capitals vs. San Jose Sharks / Conor Sheary doing all the little things right for Capitals
NHL.com: Reimer makes 32 saves, Sharks defeat Capitals / Super 16: Avalanche ride hot streak to No. 1; Stars enter rankings (Washington Capitals mentioned) / NHL On Tap: Ovechkin tries again to score 30th goal for 16th season / Players, teams talk about mental health for #BellLetsTalk Day (Washington Capitals mentioned)
Washington Times: Report: Capitals 'looking into' trading for goalie Fleury
AP: Reimer, Sharks beat Capitals 4-1 to snap 2-game skid
ESPN: NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus points pace progress against preseason over-unders (Washington Capitals mentioned)
The Hockey News: THN Power Rankings: Avalanche take No. 1 spot (Washington Capitals mentioned)
NBC Sports: NHL Rink Wrap: Flames with dominant 62-shot game; Avalanche win again at home (Washington Capitals mentioned) / PHT Morning Skate: Capitals vs. the East; Torchetti joins Flyers' bench
Sportsnet: Analyzing the NHL's goal race: Who's the Rocket Richard favourite? (Alex Ovechkin mentioned)
San Francisco Chronicle: Sharks open trip with win in Washington
Sports Illustrated: NHL Power Rankings: Each Team's NFL Doppelgänger (Washington Capitals mentioned)
WDVM-TV: Capitals player partners with non-profit to bring mindfulness training to first responders
Broadcast:
Washington Capitals: Postgame | Peter Laviolette / Postgame | Eller and Carlson / Postgame | Kempny and Sprong / 2022 Hockey Talks in partnership with MedStar Health
WDVM-TV: On the Hath's Heroes and Mindful Junkie Partnership (10 p.m.) / On the Hath's Heroes and Mindful Junkie Partnership (11 p.m.)
WRC-TV NBC 4: On 'Hockey Talks' (11 p.m.) / On 'Hockey Talks' (4 a.m.)
