The @Capitals established a new NHL record for the fastest two goals by a defending #StanleyCup champion in their season opener (1:47), besting the mark previously held by the original Ottawa Senators (3:30 on Dec 15, 1923). #NHLStatspic.twitter.com/1NYsWuzaXy
Nicklas Backstrom has 3 assists so far tonight for the @Capitals vs BOS- the 1st of which puts him on this list as the 4th fastest Swede in terms of games to reach a certain milestone pic.twitter.com/T5lHaoS0PN
The #Capitals had a memorable opening night, raising their Stanley Cup banner then crushing the Bruins with captain Alex Ovechkin scoring a goal that tied him for 10th here pic.twitter.com/Bv5r7Csbq6
While it's just Game #1, the @Capitals looked every bit the defending Stanley Cup Champions vs BOS tonight. Their 7-0 win tied for the 2nd largest shutout win by the criteria on this list pic.twitter.com/M5IZB0pvd7
The #NHLBruins had a 2018-19 debut performance to forget Wednesday, as their 7-0 loss represents the worst shutout defeat a team has ever suffered by the criteria on this list pic.twitter.com/EDpkPazkOs
