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The Washington Capitals got a huge win on Halloween night and it's time to salute the heroes from the win

Connor McMichael, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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#1 Tom Wilson

The Capitals are 7-2-0 to round out the month of October which marks the third highest point percenteage recorded by a single October in franchise history, per Capitals Public Relations. A big part in the Caps success is Tom Wilson and he ended a power play drought last night.

The Caps entered puck drop 0 for 20 on the power play but Wilson ended it on a tip in at 3:21 in the second period. His six goals in nine games lead the Caps. He would finish with a Gordie Howe Hat Trick as he assisted on McMichael's goal and ended the night with a fight against Josh Anderson.

"It's funny. It's been a long career. My first goal and my first assist were in the same game, and Matt Carkner grabbed me with like 10 seconds left in the game. I was 18 or 19 years old and (he) said, 'Do you want one?' I said, "I just want to celebrate my first goal.' Fun to get that one under the belt."
Tom Wilson

Next up for the Capitals is a doubleheader this weekend. A home and home if you will with both games at 5 p.m. First up is a home matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets then they hit the road and take on the Carolina Hurricanes the next night. Both games air on Monumental Sports Network.

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