Top 3 key Capitals to watch against Sharks

#2 Dylan Strome

Dylan Strome has been a beast this season. He’s scored five goals in his last four games including two multi goal games at New Jersey against the Devils Wednesday and Oct. 21 at Montreal against the Canadiens.

Strome’s five goals this season lead the Capitals. Three of his five goals have come in the third period. He has been on the ice for six of Washington’s eight even strength goals this season. His 54.8 shot attempt percentage at five on five ranks first on Washington.

Strome set career highs in games played with 81, goals with 23, assists with 42, and points with 65 in his first season with the Capitals last season.

Strome also recorded 28 points in his final 22 games of the 2022 23 season with 11 goals and 17 assists. He leads Washington in points since Dec. 20, 2022. That total is 54 games played and 22 goals and 24 assists for 46 points.

I knew Strome was going to be an X factor this season. As Alex Ovechkin started the season cold I began to think that Strome would lead the team in goals. Let’s hope Ovechkin keeps scoring so that’s not the case at the end of the season but Strome can enjoy the team lead in goals for now this early in the season.