Capitals: Top 3 amazing milestones of 2020

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Alex Ovechkin, John Carlson, Washington Capitals (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images) /

The Washington Capitals achieved several milestones this year.

We’ve broken down all the Washington Capitals milestones of the season and leading the charge in several different categories are Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson.

Ovechkin played like a man on a mission on his way to 700 career goals. He led the league with 48, tied with Boston Bruins David Pastrnak, to share the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy. Ovechkin led the NHL in goals for the third season in a row and an NHL record ninth time overall.

John Carlson led all defensemen with 60 assists and 75 points. He is in the conversation for the Norris Trophy and is a heavy favorite to win the award.

What’s crazy between Pastrnak and Ovechkin is that they are different in age with the former 23 while Ovechkin is 34. Yet age is just a number as they both led the league in goals. Ovechkin not only reached 700 goals but passed five Hall of Famers en route to another season of 40 or more goals.

Carlson meanwhile finished 10 points ahead of Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators for the most among defensemen and is 20 points ahead of Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Here are our top 3 milestones from the season.

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