GALLERY: Looking Back At WHN’s Top Capitals Pics, Moments From March

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With Washington Capitals making their final push for the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs in April, Washington Hockey Now is revisiting a wild March.

Washington saw a turnaround in the third calendar month of 2022. The Capitals started March off with a 7-0-1 record and ending 9-3-1. They also saw quite a few milestones. Ovechkin and Backstrom skated in their 1,000th career game together in Calgary on March 8. One night later, Nicklas Backstrom hit 1,000 career NHL points vs. Edmonton. Then, Alex Ovechkin moved past Jaromir Jagr for third on the NHL’s all-time goals list with his 767th goal on March 15 against New York.

Beyond the milestones, here are a few of our favorite photos, courtesy of Sammi Silber and photo editor Michael Giammetta.

Editor’s Note: Do not repost these photos without the permission of both Silber and Giammetta. Thank you!

Relive The Top Capitals Moments

• Alex Ovechkin passes Jagr for third on NHL all-time goals list — here’s what he had to say.
• Nicklas Backstrom invents “apple trick” as rubber squishy apples flood ice after goal on his tribute night — also, his reaction is priceless.

Also, a look at the giveaways tonight as the #ALLCAPS celebrate Nicklas Backstrom: pic.twitter.com/mxod8haLyC

— Sammi Silber (@sammisilber) March 26, 2022

Standing ovation as Backstrom is honored. pic.twitter.com/41t70ghl4h

— Sammi Silber (@sammisilber) March 26, 2022

• Braden Holtby receives a standing ovation, tribute in his emotional return to Capital One Arena — the former Capitals netminder had this to say.
• The Capitals brought in two new faces at the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline, acquiring Johan Larsson and welcoming back Marcus Johansson.
• Daniel Sprong, meanwhile, bid adieu to D.C. and is starting off on a new journey with the Seattle Kraken.