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Who’s the backbone? Ranking Washington Capitals' MVPs so far

Now that we've looked at the streakiest players, who's been the backbone of this team

ByMichael Marzzacco|
Nic Dowd, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Connor McMichael, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Connor McMichael

In 25 games Connor McMichael has 24 points, totally surpassing expectations around these parts. That's 14 goals and 10 assists along with a plus/minus of +9 while averaging 17:42 minutes of ice time a night.

Despite losing 2-1 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks the other night, the Capitals extended their point streak to five games with a 4-0-1 record and regained the top spot in the Metropolitna Division and Eastern Confererence entering last night's slate of play.

Nearly a third of the way through the regular season, Washington leads the NHL in goals for per game at 4.08 and rank eighth in goals against per game at 2.84. Compared to their first 25 games played last season, the Capitals have improved in every major statistical category and you can attribute McMichael's success to that.

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Logan Thompson, John Carlson, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Logan Thompson

Logan Thompson has been stellar in goal for the Capitals since they acquired him. Despite the loss to the Sharks, he still holds a 10-1-2 record with a 2.52 goals against average and a .913 save percentage.

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