Dylan Strome recorded two primary assists on Tuesday vs. Dallas, both of which were primary assists on the power play. Strome, who has recorded eight points (2g, 6a) in his last five games, leads the Capitals in assists this season (11) and is tied for the team lead in points (14). All 11 of Strome’s assists this season have been primaries. His 11 primary assists are tied for the fifth most in the NHL.
UPCOMING PLAYER MILESTONES
Alex Ovechkin – 2 assists shy of passing Nicklas Backstrom (762) for the most assists in franchise history; 9 points shy of 1,700 career points; 10 goals shy of passing Wayne Gretzky (1,016) for the most combined goals (regular season + playoffs) in NHL history
Ryan Leonard – 2 games shy of 100 career games
Logan Thompson – 1 win shy of passing Pat Riggin (67) for the eighth-most wins in franchise history
Charlie Lindgren – 1 win shy of passing Jim Carey and Pete Peeters (70) for the fifth-most wins in franchise history; 1 shutout shy of passing Al Jensen (8) for the fifth-most shutouts in franchise history
Martin Fehérváry – 6 games shy of 400 career games
Justin Sourdif – 6 games shy of 100 career games
