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Capitals are scoring by committee with their forward depth

The Washington Capitals were arguably the most popular pick in the NHL to go from missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year to earning their way back in in the 2026-27 season.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 4:04 PM
Capitals are scoring by committee with their forward depth
Key Things to Know
  • The Washington Capitals are utilizing extensive forward depth to score by committee during a 4-3-0 start.
  • Washington defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Wednesday with goals from Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou, and Ivan Miroshnichenko.
  • Fourteen different skaters have scored goals for the Capitals through their first seven games of the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Washington Capitals are relying on broad forward depth to score by committee early in the season, compiling a 4-3-0 record. Following summer additions including Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch, and Boone Jenner, seven different forwards have tallied between four and six points. On Wednesday, the Capitals secured a 5-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens with goals from Tuch, Kyrou, and Ivan Miroshnichenko.

On Daily Faceoff LIVE, Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton highlighted that 14 different goal-scorers have already contributed for Washington. Yaremchuk noted that this balanced attack is functioning as planned to offset Alex Ovechkin's scoring decline, while Hutton questioned whether the offense can sustain production against tighter defensive opponents.

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