Caps Prospect Chisholm Gets NHL Call-Up
The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Declan Chisholm from their AHL affiliate in Hershey. Chisholm, a 2019 5th-round draft pick, has been a standout for the Bears this season, recording 2 goals and 6 assists in 11 games.
Caps GM Brian MacLellan praised Chisholm's development, saying "He's been a good player in our organization and has done a lot of things in Hershey. He's still a young player and still has time to develop."
With injuries to Trevor van Riemsdyk and Dylan McIlrath, the 22-year-old Chisholm will look to make his NHL debut and provide a boost to the Caps' blue line.
Ovechkin Closing in on More Milestones
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin continues his relentless pursuit of hockey immortality. The future Hall of Famer is just 3 goals shy of tying Gordie Howe's all-time NHL record of 801 career goals.
Ovechkin, 37, has shown no signs of slowing down, already tallying 10 goals and 7 assists through 15 games this season. Head coach Peter Laviolette praised Ovechkin's unique skill set, noting "there are a lot of different ways that they can attack you, and it doesn't always look the same. That's really hard, because it's hard to pre-scout."
With Ovechkin showing no signs of letting up, hockey fans eagerly await the moment he surpasses Howe's legendary mark, cementing his status as one of the greatest players in NHL history.
TL;DR
- The Capitals have recalled top defensive prospect Declan Chisholm from the AHL to help fill injuries on the blue line.
- Alex Ovechkin continues his pursuit of the NHL's all-time goal scoring record, sitting just 3 goals behind Gordie Howe's mark of 801.
- Ovechkin, 37, has been dominant this season, already tallying 10 goals and 7 assists through 15 games.