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Playoff Game Notes

Sun, Apr 15, 2018 Round 1 Game 2

Washington Capitals 0 - 1 1 - 0 Team Game: 2 0 - 1 (Home) Team Game: 2 0 - 0 (Home) Home Game: 2 0 - 0 (Road) Road Game: 2 1 - 0 (Road)

# Goalie GP W L OT GAA SV% # Goalie GP W L OT GAA SV% 31 Philipp Grubauer 1 0 1 0 3.64 .852 70 ------70 ------72 1 1 0 0 2.73 .900

# P Player GP G A P +/- PIM # P Player GP G A P +/- PIM 2 D 1 0 0 0 -1 0 3 D 1 1 0 1 0 0 6 D Michal Kempny 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 D Scott Harrington ------8 L Alex Ovechkin 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 D Jack Johnson ------9 D Dmitry Orlov 1 0 0 0 -1 0 8 D 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 R 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 L 1 1 2 3 1 2 13 L Jakub Vrana 1 0 1 1 -1 0 10 C 1 1 0 1 1 0 18 C 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 L 1 0 0 0 0 0 19 C Nicklas Backstrom 1 0 2 2 0 0 13 R 1 0 1 1 1 0 20 C 1 0 0 0 -1 0 17 C 1 0 0 0 0 0 22 D Madison Bowey ------18 C Pierre-Luc Dubois 1 0 2 2 1 0 25 R Devante Smith-Pelly 1 1 0 1 -1 0 22 L ------28 D Jakub Jerabek 1 0 0 0 -1 0 23 D 1 0 1 1 1 2 29 D Christian Djoos ------26 L 1 1 1 2 1 0 39 R Alex Chiasson 1 0 0 0 0 0 27 D 1 0 0 0 0 0 43 R 1 0 0 0 0 2 28 R Oliver Bjorkstrand 1 0 0 0 -1 0 44 D Brooks Orpik 1 0 0 0 0 0 37 L Markus Hannikainen ------63 L Shane Gersich ------38 C Boone Jenner 1 0 1 1 0 0 65 L Andre Burakovsky 1 0 0 0 0 2 44 D Taylor Chorney ------72 C Travis Boyd ------45 C Lukas Sedlak ------74 D John Carlson 1 0 3 3 1 0 46 D Dean Kukan ------77 R T.J. Oshie 1 0 0 0 0 2 55 C Mark Letestu 1 0 0 0 0 0 83 C Jay Beagle ------58 D David Savard 1 0 0 0 1 0 92 C 1 2 0 2 0 2 62 C Alex Broadhurst ------65 D Markus Nutivaara 1 0 0 0 0 0 71 L 1 0 0 0 -1 2 77 R Josh Anderson 1 0 0 0 0 15

Senior VP and General Manager Brian MacLellan President, Hockey John Davidson Head Coach Operations/Alternate Governor Associate Coach/Assistant Coaches Todd Reirden/Blaine Forsythe, General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen Lane Lambert Assistant General Manager Goaltending Coach Scott Murray Head Coach Video Coach/Analyst Brett Leonhardt/Tim Ohashi Coaching Staff (Assistants / , , Goaltending / Video) Kenny McCudden / Ian Clark / Dan Singleton

Tonight's Officials Referees Brian Pochmara (16), Steve Kozari (40), Linesmen Devin Berg (87), Steve Barton (59) Garrett Rank (7)* Supervisor Don Koharski Video Judge Kurt Klausner Ntl. Anthem * Denotes Standby Official.

Today's Schedule PIT @ PHI : 3:00 WPG @ MIN : 6:00 VGK @ LAK : 7:30 CBJ @ WSH : 7:30 Washington Capitals: Roster Active (25 Players) # Name Pos Ht. Wt. Born Birth Place 2 Matt Niskanen D 6' 1" 203 Dec 6, 1986 Virginia, MN, USA 6 Michal Kempny D 6' 0" 194 Sep 8, 1990 Hodonin, CZE 8 Alex Ovechkin L 6' 3" 235 Sep 17, 1985 Moscow, RUS 9 Dmitry Orlov D 5' 11" 212 Jul 23, 1991 , RUS 10 Brett Connolly R 6' 3" 195 May 2, 1992 Campbell River, BC, CAN 13 Jakub Vrana L 6' 0" 197 Feb 28, 1996 Prague, CZE 18 Chandler Stephenson C 6' 0" 203 Apr 22, 1994 Saskatoon, SK, CAN 19 Nicklas Backstrom C 6' 1" 210 Nov 23, 1987 Gävle, SWE 20 Lars Eller C 6' 2" 207 May 8, 1989 Rodovre, DNK 22 Madison Bowey D 6' 2" 198 Apr 22, 1995 , MB, CAN 25 Devante Smith-Pelly R 6' 0" 223 Jun 14, 1992 Scarborough, ON, CAN 28 Jakub Jerabek D 5' 11" 200 May 12, 1991 Pilsen, CZE 29 Christian Djoos D 6' 0" 169 Aug 6, 1994 Gothenburg, SWE 31 Philipp Grubauer G 6' 1" 191 Nov 25, 1991 Rosenheim, DEU 39 Alex Chiasson R 6' 4" 208 Oct 1, 1990 , QC, CAN 43 Tom Wilson R 6' 4" 218 Mar 29, 1994 Toronto, ON, CAN 44 Brooks Orpik D 6' 3" 217 Sep 26, 1980 San Francisco, CA, USA 63 Shane Gersich L 5' 11" 175 Jul 10, 1996 Chaska, MN, USA 65 Andre Burakovsky L 6' 3" 201 Feb 9, 1995 Klagenfurt, AUT 70 Braden Holtby G 6' 2" 211 Sep 16, 1989 Lloydminster, SK, CAN 72 Travis Boyd C 5' 11" 185 Sep 14, 1993 Hopkins, MN, USA 74 John Carlson D 6' 3" 218 Jan 10, 1990 Natick, MA, USA 77 T.J. Oshie R 5' 11" 195 Dec 23, 1986 Everett, WA, USA 83 Jay Beagle C 6' 3" 218 Oct 16, 1985 Calgary, AB, CAN 92 Evgeny Kuznetsov C 6' 2" 204 May 19, 1992 , RUS 25 Players Total Avg: 6' 1" 203 Age: 27.2

Goal Streaks Assist Streaks Streaks No active streaks No active streaks No active streaks

Columbus Blue Jackets: Roster Active (28 Players) # Name Pos Ht. Wt. Born Birth Place 3 Seth Jones D 6' 4" 210 Oct 3, 1994 Arlington, TX, USA 4 Scott Harrington D 6' 2" 207 Mar 10, 1993 Kingston, ON, CAN 7 Jack Johnson D 6' 1" 227 Jan 13, 1987 Indianapolis, IN, USA 8 Zach Werenski D 6' 2" 209 Jul 19, 1997 Grosse Pointe, MI, USA 9 Artemi Panarin L 5' 11" 168 Oct 30, 1991 Korkino, RUS 10 Alexander Wennberg C 6' 2" 196 Sep 22, 1994 Stockholm, SWE 11 Matt Calvert L 5' 11" 186 Dec 24, 1989 Brandon, MB, CAN 13 Cam Atkinson R 5' 8" 179 Jun 5, 1989 Riverside, CT, USA 17 Brandon Dubinsky C 6' 2" 205 Apr 29, 1986 Anchorage, AK, USA 18 Pierre-Luc Dubois C 6' 3" 207 Jun 24, 1998 Ste-Agathe-Des-Monts, QC, CAN 22 Sonny Milano L 6' 0" 195 May 12, 1996 Massapequa, NY, USA 23 Ian Cole D 6' 1" 219 Feb 21, 1989 Ann Arbor, MI, USA 26 Thomas Vanek L 6' 2" 214 Jan 19, 1984 Vienna, AUT 27 Ryan Murray D 6' 1" 205 Sep 27, 1993 Regina, SK, CAN 28 Oliver Bjorkstrand R 6' 0" 177 Apr 10, 1995 Herning, DNK 37 Markus Hannikainen L 6' 1" 200 Mar 26, 1993 Helsinki, FIN 38 Boone Jenner C 6' 2" 206 Jun 15, 1993 Dorchester, ON, CAN 44 Taylor Chorney D 6' 0" 193 Apr 27, 1987 Thunder Bay, ON, CAN 45 Lukas Sedlak C 6' 0" 205 Feb 25, 1993 Ceské Budejovice, CZE 46 Dean Kukan D 6' 2" 186 Jul 8, 1993 Volketswil, CHE 55 Mark Letestu C 5' 10" 195 Feb 4, 1985 Elk Point, AB, CAN 58 David Savard D 6' 2" 227 Oct 22, 1990 St. Hyacinthe, QC, CAN 62 Alex Broadhurst C 6' 0" 178 Mar 7, 1993 New Lenox, IL, USA 65 Markus Nutivaara D 6' 1" 191 Jun 6, 1994 , FIN 70 Joonas Korpisalo G 6' 3" 182 Apr 28, 1994 Pori, FIN 71 Nick Foligno L 6' 0" 202 Oct 31, 1987 Buffalo, NY, USA 72 Sergei Bobrovsky G 6' 2" 182 Sep 20, 1988 Novokuznetsk, RUS 77 Josh Anderson R 6' 3" 221 May 7, 1994 Burlington, ON, CAN 28 Players Total Avg: 6' 1" 199 Age: 26.5

Goal Streaks Assist Streaks Point Streaks No active streaks No active streaks No active streaks Washington Capitals: Playoff Statistics Pos # Player GP G A P +/- PIM PP SH GW S % TOI/g FO% Hits Blks D 74 John Carlson 1 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 28:36 0.00 0 2 C 92 Evgeny Kuznetsov 1 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 6 33.3 23:58 22.22 3 2 C 19 Nicklas Backstrom 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.0 23:22 58.33 0 0 R 25 Devante Smith-Pelly 1 1 0 1 -1 0 0 0 0 1 100.0 12:37 33.33 3 0 L 13 Jakub Vrana 1 0 1 1 -1 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 06:58 0.00 0 0 D 2 Matt Niskanen 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 28:00 0.00 6 6 D 6 Michal Kempny 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 04:04 0.00 1 0 L 8 Alex Ovechkin 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.0 25:42 0.00 2 1 D 9 Dmitry Orlov 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 2 0.0 28:59 0.00 1 4 R 10 Brett Connolly 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 13:22 0.00 0 0 C 18 Chandler Stephenson 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 09:44 66.66 1 1 C 20 Lars Eller 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 3 0.0 15:45 38.46 1 0 D 28 Jakub Jerabek 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 13:17 0.00 0 2 R 39 Alex Chiasson 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 09:59 0.00 1 1 R 43 Tom Wilson 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 18:55 0.00 1 0 D 44 Brooks Orpik 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.0 19:39 0.00 2 1 L 65 Andre Burakovsky 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0.0 21:38 0.00 1 1 R 77 T.J. Oshie 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.0 21:12 33.33 2 1

# Player GP Min GAA W L OT SO GA SVS SV% G A PIM 31 Philipp Grubauer 1 66 3.64 0 1 0 0 4 23 .852 0 0 0 70 Braden Holtby ------

Columbus Blue Jackets: Playoff Statistics Pos # Player GP G A P +/- PIM PP SH GW S % TOI/g FO% Hits Blks L 9 Artemi Panarin 1 1 2 3 1 2 0 0 1 3 33.3 23:29 0.00 0 1 L 26 Thomas Vanek 1 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 4 25.0 16:28 0.00 0 0 C 18 Pierre-Luc Dubois 1 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.0 23:35 53.84 2 1 D 3 Seth Jones 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 25.0 30:59 0.00 3 3 C 10 Alexander Wennberg 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 100.0 10:51 33.33 1 2 R 13 Cam Atkinson 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.0 25:10 0.00 0 0 D 23 Ian Cole 1 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 3 0.0 18:26 0.00 2 0 C 38 Boone Jenner 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.0 16:16 66.66 2 3 D 8 Zach Werenski 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 21:22 0.00 0 0 L 11 Matt Calvert 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 16:52 0.00 2 1 C 17 Brandon Dubinsky 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 12:49 50.00 4 0 D 27 Ryan Murray 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 22:11 0.00 0 3 R 28 Oliver Bjorkstrand 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 14:19 0.00 1 2 C 55 Mark Letestu 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 11:13 80.00 3 0 D 58 David Savard 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 20:06 0.00 3 1 D 65 Markus Nutivaara 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.0 14:26 0.00 1 1 L 71 Nick Foligno 1 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 16:45 44.44 5 2 R 77 Josh Anderson 1 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0.0 03:59 0.00 1 0

# Player GP Min GAA W L OT SO GA SVS SV% G A PIM 70 Joonas Korpisalo ------72 Sergei Bobrovsky 1 66 2.73 1 0 0 0 3 27 .900 0 0 0 Columbus Blue Jackets @ Washington Capitals Team Records Columbus Blue Jackets Washington Capitals Last game: Thursday AT WASHINGTON (4-3 W) Thursday VS COLUMBUS (4-3 L) Next game: Sunday AT WASHINGTON Sunday VS COLUMBUS Overall record/streak: 1 - 0 - 0 / Win 1 / Undef 1 0 - 1 - 1 / Lost 1 Home record/streak: 0 - 0 - 0 / Lost 0 0 - 1 - 1 / Lost 1 Road record/streak: 1 - 0 - 0 / Win 1 / Undef 1 0 - 0 - 0 / Lost 0 1-Goal Games: 1 - 0 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 2-Goal Games 0 - 0 0 - 0 3-Goal Games 0 - 0 0 - 0 Scoring first 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 Opponent scoring first 1 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 Leading after 1 period 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 Trailing after 1 period 1 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 Tied after 1 period 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 Leading after 2 periods 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 Trailing after 2 periods 1 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 Tied after 2 periods 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 OT Record - : 1 - 0 0 - 1 Outshooting opponent: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 Outshot by opponent: 1 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 Even shots: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0

Month by Month Record Columbus Blue Jackets Washington Capitals W-L-OT Points W-L-OT Points October: 8-4-0 16 5-6-1 11 November: 8-4-1 17 9-5-0 18 December: 6-7-2 14 10-2-2 22 January: 5-4-1 11 6-2-2 14 February: 5-7-1 11 6-6-2 14 March: 12-3-1 25 10-4-0 20 April: 1-1-1 3 3-1-0 6 Totals: 45-30-7 97 49-26-7 105 Columbus Blue Jackets @ Washington Capitals Situations Goals by Period 1 2 3 OT T Avg Columbus Blue Jackets: 0 1 2 1 4 ( 4.0 avg.) Opponents: 2 0 1 0 3 ( 3.0 avg.)

Washington Capitals: 2 0 1 0 3 ( 3.0 avg.) Opponents: 0 1 2 1 4 ( 4.0 avg.)

Shots by Period 1 2 3 OT T Avg Columbus Blue Jackets: 4 12 9 2 27 (27.0 avg.) Opponents: 9 16 5 0 30 (30.0 avg.)

Washington Capitals: 9 16 5 0 30 (30.0 avg.) Opponents: 4 12 9 2 27 (27.0 avg.)

Power Play Columbus Blue Jackets Washington Capitals G Att % G Att % Overall: 2 4 50.0 (T-2nd NHL) 2 6 33.3 (6th NHL) Home: 0 0 0.0 2 6 33.3 (4th NHL) Road: 2 4 50.0 (T-1st NHL) 0 0 0.0 0 SHORT HANDED GOALS ALLOWED (T-1st NHL) 0 SHORT HANDED GOALS ALLOWED (T-1st NHL)

Penalty Killing Columbus Blue Jackets Washington Capitals G Att % G Att % Overall: 2 6 66.7 (11th NHL) 2 4 50.0 (T-12th NHL) Home: 0 0 0.0 2 4 50.0 (T-7th NHL) Road: 2 6 66.7 (5th NHL) 0 0 0.0 0 SHORT HANDED GOALS SCORED (T-1st NHL) 0 SHORT HANDED GOALS SCORED (T-1st NHL)

Penalties Columbus Blue Jackets Washington Capitals GP Min Avg./Rank GP Min Avg./Rank 1 21 21.0 (13th NHL) 1 8 8.0 (T-7th NHL)

Goal Situations Columbus Blue Jackets Washington Capitals For Against For Against 6 on 5: 0 0 0 0 6 on 4: 0 0 0 0 6 on 3: 0 0 0 0 5 on 5: 2 1 1 2 5 on 4: 2 0 2 0 5 on 3: 0 0 0 0 4 on 4: 0 0 0 0 4 on 3: 0 0 0 0 3 on 3: 0 0 0 0 3 on 4: 0 0 0 0 3 on 5: 0 0 0 0 3 on 6: 0 0 0 0 4 on 5: 0 2 0 2 4 on 6: 0 0 0 0 5 on 6: 0 0 0 0 Empty Net: 0 0 0 0 Shots: 0 0 0 0 Total: 4 3 3 4 Columbus Blue Jackets @ Washington Capitals Situations Individual Leaders Columbus Blue Jackets Washington Capitals Points: A. PANARIN (3),T. VANEK (2),P. DUBOIS (2) J. CARLSON (3),N. BACKSTROM (2),E. KUZNETSOV (2) Goals: T. VANEK (1),S. JONES (1),A. WENNBERG (1) E. KUZNETSOV (2),D. SMITH-PELLY (1) Assists: A. PANARIN (2),P. DUBOIS (2),T. VANEK (1) J. CARLSON (3),N. BACKSTROM (2),J. VRANA (1) PP Goals: T. VANEK (1),S. JONES (1) E. KUZNETSOV (2) SH Goals: GW Goals: A. PANARIN (1) 3+ Goals: PIM: J. ANDERSON (15),N. FOLIGNO (2),I. COLE (2) T. OSHIE (2),E. KUZNETSOV (2),T. WILSON (2) Shots: T. VANEK (4),S. JONES (4),I. COLE (3) E. KUZNETSOV (6),A. OVECHKIN (4),L. ELLER (3) +/-: T. VANEK (+1),I. COLE (+1),C. ATKINSON (+1) J. CARLSON (+1),B. ORPIK (0),A. OVECHKIN (0)

Power Play Columbus Blue Jackets Washington Capitals Player G A P Player G A P Artemi Panarin 0 2 2 Nicklas Backstrom 0 2 2 Cam Atkinson 0 1 1 John Carlson 0 2 2 Pierre-Luc Dubois 0 1 1 Evgeny Kuznetsov 2 0 2 Seth Jones 1 0 1 Thomas Vanek 1 0 1

Short Handed Columbus Blue Jackets Washington Capitals Player G A P Player G A P No players to display No players to display Columbus Blue Jackets (1-0) @ Washington Capitals (0-1) Season Series

Washington Capitals Blue Jackets Attend W. Goal Apr 12, 2018 3 4 18,506 Sergei Bobrovsky / Philipp Grubauer Artemi Panarin

Blue Jackets Head To Head Stats Player GP G A P +/- PIM PP SH GW EN S % Artemi Panarin 1 1 2 3 1 2 0 0 1 0 3 33.3 Thomas Vanek 1 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 25.0 Pierre-Luc Dubois 1 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.0 Seth Jones 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 25.0 Alexander Wennberg 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 100.0 Cam Atkinson 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.0 Ian Cole 1 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 0.0 Boone Jenner 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.0 Zach Werenski 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Matt Calvert 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Brandon Dubinsky 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 Ryan Murray 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Oliver Bjorkstrand 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Mark Letestu 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 David Savard 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 Markus Nutivaara 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.0 Nick Foligno 1 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Josh Anderson 1 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Goaltender GP Min GA GAA SO W L OT SA SV% Sergei Bobrovsky 1 66 3 2.73 0 1 0 0 30 .900

Power play 2 - 4 (50%) Penalty Killing 2 - 6 (66.7%)

Capitals Head To Head Stats Player GP G A P +/- PIM PP SH GW EN S % John Carlson 1 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 Evgeny Kuznetsov 1 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 6 33.3 Nicklas Backstrom 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.0 Devante Smith-Pelly 1 1 0 1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 1 100.0 Jakub Vrana 1 0 1 1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 Matt Niskanen 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 Michal Kempny 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 Alex Ovechkin 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.0 Dmitry Orlov 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.0 Brett Connolly 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Chandler Stephenson 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Lars Eller 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.0 Jakub Jerabek 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Alex Chiasson 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 Tom Wilson 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Brooks Orpik 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.0 Andre Burakovsky 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0.0 T.J. Oshie 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0.0

Goaltender GP Min GA GAA SO W L OT SA SV% Philipp Grubauer 1 66 4 3.66 0 0 1 1 27 .852

Power play 2 - 6 (33%) Penalty Killing 2 - 4 (50%) Washington Capitals: Media Notes

LAST GAME Washington 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 4 (OT) April 12, 2018 * * Washington, D.C. Shots: WSH: 30; CBJ: 27 Power Plays: WSH: 2-6; CBJ: 2-4 : 1. Panarin (CBJ), 2. Kuznetsov (WSH), 3. Carlson (WSH)

INJURIES/ILLNESSES Total Man Games Lost: 1 Current Injuries: Jay Beagle, upper body

DATE TIME (EST) OPPONENT VENUE BROADCAST INFORMATION Apr. 15 7:30 p.m. Columbus Capital One Arena NBCSW, NBCSN, TVA Sports, FAN 106.7 FM, Caps Radio 24/7 Apr. 17 7:30 p.m. Columbus Nationwide Arena NBCSW, NBCSN, TVA Sports, 99.1 FM, Caps Radio 24/7 Apr. 19 7:30 p.m. Columbus Nationwide Arena NBCSW, USA, , TVA Sports, FAN 106.7 FM, Caps Radio 24/7

TONIGHT'S GAME The Capitals host the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena on Sunday in Game 2 of the 2018 Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Washington lost Game 1 versus Columbus 4-3 in on April 12 at Capital One Arena. Washington is 10-7 all-time in playoff series when dropping Game 1. The Capitals posted a 3-1-0 record against the Blue Jackets during the regular season.

NOTE OF THE NIGHT It Takes Two – The Capitals are 14-12 all-time at home in Game 2 of a series and have posted a 10-7 record in Game 2 when they trail a series 1-0. In addition, Washington has won Game 2 in six of its last nine playoff series. Alex Ovechkin has earned 18 points (10g, 8a) and Nicklas Backstrom has tallied 17 points (8g, 9a) in 15 career Game 2s. In 41 playoff games following a loss, Ovechkin has 44 points (17g, 27a), including 10 points (3g, 7a) following seven career Game 1 losses.

TOP FIVE CAPS FACTS Quick Kuzy - In Game 1 on April 12, Evgeny Kuznetsov opened the scoring for the Capitals with two goals 29 seconds apart on the power play, marking his 13th career playoff goal and second career two goal game in the playoffs. Kuznetsov’s back-to-back goals 29 seconds apart were 13 seconds shy of the Capitals’ franchise record (Larry Murphy, April 10, 1985, 16 seconds, also on the power play). Additionally, Kuznetsov’s two power play goals were the fourth-fastest back-to-back power play goals in the playoffs in NHL history and the fastest since recorded two in 16 seconds as a member of the . It also marked the eighth time in franchise history a Capital recorded two power play goals in a single playoff game and the first since Steve Konowalchuk (April 18, 2001 versus the ). In 40 career playoff games, Kuznetsov has 21 points (13g, 8a) and two game-winning goals.

Super Carly - John Carlson recorded three assists in Game 1 on April 12. That marked the second time in Carlson's career he recorded three points in a playoff game, tying him with Calle Johansson and Sylvain Cote for the second-most in franchise history (Scott Stevens: 3). In 77 career playoff games, which ranks fourth in franchise history among defensemen, Carlson has 38 points (13g, 25a) and two game-winning goals, and with his three point game, Carlson passed Mike Green for sole possession of fourth place in franchise history in points for a defenseman. Carlson recorded 15 goals and 53 assists, all single-season highs, and his 68 points led NHL defensemen this season. Carlson became the eighth defensemen in franchise history to record 60 points in a season and the first since Mike Green in 2009-10 (76 points, 19g, 57a). Carlson’s 68 points this season are the seventh-highest single season total by a Capital in franchise history. Carlson became the third Capitals defenseman to lead the NHL in points since 2000 (: 2001-02, 59 points; Mike Green: 2008-09, 2009-10: 73 and 76 points, respectively). Carlson is one of 28 active defensemen with at least 300 career points (77g, 256a).

Bouncing Back – Washington posted a 23-8-1 record during the regular season following a regulation, overtime or shootout loss.

Playoff Debuts – Jakub Vrana, Chandler Stephenson and Jakub Jerabek made their playoff debut in Game 1 on April 12. The Capitals have five additional rostered players that have not played in the playoffs (Shane Gersich, Christian Djoos, Madison Bowey, Travis Boyd and Pheonix Copley). The Capitals had nine different rookies on the roster this season (Vrana, Stephenson, Djoos, Bowey, Jerabek, Gersich, Boyd, Nathan Walker and Liam O’Brien), and six rookies recorded their first career point. Vrana recorded an assist in Game 1, becoming the first rookie to record an assist for the Capitals since Andre Burakovsky in 2015.

The Great Eight – Capitals Alex Ovechkin has registered 90 points (46g, 44a) in 98 career playoff games and ranks first in franchise history in playoff points and goals, first in power-play goals (15) and tied for third in assists. In addition, Ovechkin ranks fifth among active NHL players (min. 20 games played) in career playoff goals per game (0.47) and tied for 11th in playoff points per game (0.93). In 19 career games when his team has faced elimination, Ovechkin has registered 19 points (9g, 10a).

ADDITIONAL CAPITALS NOTES

Grubauer Power - In his final 30 regular season appearances, Philipp Grubauer finished with a record of 15-7-2, a 1.99 goals against average and a .935 save percentage, which is the lowest goals against average and the highest save percentage among goaltenders with at least 30 appearances during that time frame. Additionally, Grubauer’s .941 save percentage at even strength during that time frame ranks first among goaltenders with at least 30 appearances since Oct. 29. Over the last two seasons, Philipp Grubauer has a 28- 16-5 record, a 2.22 goals against average and a .924 save percentage. That’s the lowest goals against average of any goaltender in the NHL over the last two seasons and tied for the fifth-highest save percentage among goaltenders with at least 30 starts over the last two seasons.

Saint Nick – Nicklas Backstrom has earned 77 points (26g, 49a) in 97 career playoff games and ranks second in franchise postseason history in points, first in assists and third in goals. Backstrom recorded 50 assists this season, marking the fifth-straight season that Backstrom has recorded at least 50 assists. He’s the only player in the NHL to currently have five-straight 50 assist seasons). Since 2007-08, Backstrom ranks second in the NHL in assists (590) and ranks second among active NHL players (min. 300 GP) in career assists per game (0.72).

Bullying Blue Jackets – This postseason marks the first time Washington and Columbus have met in the playoffs. Including the playoffs, the Capitals have won 12 of their last 15 games against the Blue Jackets and have won five of their last seven games against Columbus at Capital One Arena. Washington and Columbus met four times during the regular season, with the Capitals posting a 3-1-0 record. John Carlson (2g, 3a) led the Capitals with five points in four games against the Blue Jackets and Alex Ovechkin (2g, 2a), Evgeny Kuznetsov (2g, 2a) and T.J. Oshie (4a) and each recorded four points in four games against Columbus in 2017-18.

Playing the Right Way - The Capitals went 12-3-0 in their final 15 games of the season. That’s the third-best record the Capitals have finished in the final 15 games in franchise history (1983-84: 12-1-2; 2012-13: 12-1-2; 2007-08: 12-3-0). During that stretch, which began on March 10, the Capitals recorded the most points (24) in the NHL and outscored their opponents 55 to 39, the most goals for and tied for the ninth-lowest goals against. During that stretch, the Capitals only trailed in games for 141:37 minutes, the least amount of time in the NHL. Nicklas Backstrom was tied for second in the NHL in points (5g, 17a) during that stretch.

Team Success - The Capitals have posted a record of 205-89-34 since the 2014-15 season. During that span, the Capitals have recorded the most wins and the most points (444) in the NHL. Additionally, the Capitals rank first in power play percentage (23.2), second in goals against (805), third in goals for (1,002), and sixth on the penalty kill (82.6). Washington also has the most home wins (112) during that span.

Big Willy - Tom Wilson has played in 42 playoff games, recording five points (3g, 2a) and 74 penalty minutes. This season, Wilson recorded 14 goals, doubling his previous season high of seven set in the 2015-16 and 2016-17 season and his 35 points (14g, 21a) were a career high. Of Wilson’s 35 points, 33 came at even strength, while one came on the power play and another shorthanded. Wilson is the only player over the last eight seasons to record 35 points and 185 penalty minutes. Wilson’s 187 penalty minutes ranked second in the NHL this season, and his 804 total penalty minutes since his 2013-14 rookie season lead the NHL. Additionally, Wilson drew 367 minor penalties this season, the third-most in the NHL. Since the 2013-14 season, Wilson has drawn 178 minor penalties, the second-most in the NHL during that span (Nazem Kadri: 201), and his 2.26 drawn penalties per 60 minutes of play ranks first among all skaters with at least 150 games played since the 2013-14 season.

Solid Additions - The Capitals were 15-7-0 with Michal Kempny in the lineup and 9-2-0 with Jakub Jerabek in the lineup. Since Kempny made his Capitals debut on Feb. 22, Washington allowed the second-fewest goals (59) in the Eastern Conference.

O From D - Washington defensemen combined for 176 points this season, including 138 at even strength. Their 138 even strength points were the most Capitals defensemen have recorded over the last four seasons. The Capitals' 1.68 points per game at even strength ranked sixth in the NHL. Additionally, 26.3 percent of the Capitals' total even strength points (525) came from defensemen, the 10th-highest percentage in the NHL.

PLAYOFF MEDIA RESOURCE The Playoff Media Guide is available for download here Washington Capitals: Game By Game Summary * = Overtime, ** = Shootout, + = Sellout # Date Team W-L-OT Record GF-GA Scorers W Goal PP PK SF-SA W-L Gltdr. Attend. 1 04/12/2018 Columbus Blue Jackets L* 00-01-00 3-4 92p,92p,25 9 2-6 2-4 30-27 72 / 31 18506+ 2 04/15/2018 Columbus Blue Jackets 3 04/17/2018 @ Columbus Blue Jackets 4 04/19/2018 @ Columbus Blue Jackets 5 04/21/2018 Columbus Blue Jackets 6 04/23/2018 @ Columbus Blue Jackets 7 04/25/2018 Columbus Blue Jackets Washington Capitals: Player Game By Game Summary Skaters: Goals-Assists (Game Winning or Game Tying), Shots / (+/-), TOI Goalies: Goals Allowed/Shots, Decision, Minutes Played

Date Opp. NISKANEN KEMPNY OVECHKIN ORLOV CONNOLLY VRANA STEPHENSON # 2 # 6 # 8 # 9 # 10 # 13 # 18 Apr 12 Vs CBJ 0-0,1/-1 28:00 0-0,1/0 04:04 0-0,4/0 25:42 0-0,2/-1 28:59 0-0,0/0 13:22 0-1,1/-1 06:58 0-0,0/0 09:44

Date Opp. BACKSTROM ELLER SMITH-PELLY JERABEK CHIASSON WILSON ORPIK # 19 # 20 # 25 # 28 # 39 # 43 # 44 Apr 12 Vs CBJ 0-2,2/0 23:22 0-0,3/-1 15:45 1-0,1/-1 12:37 0-0,0/-1 13:17 0-0,1/0 09:59 0-0,0/0 18:55 0-0,2/0 19:39

Date Opp. BURAKOVSKY CARLSON OSHIE KUZNETSOV GRUBAUER HOLTBY # 65 # 74 # 77 # 92 # 31 # 70 Apr 12 Vs CBJ 0-0,3/0 21:38 0-3,1/1 28:36 0-0,2/0 21:12 2-0,6/0 23:58 4/27 L 65:33 DND Washington Capitals: Head Coach and Player Bios Head Coach: Barry Trotz - In his fourth season as Washington's head coach - Became the 17th head coach in Washington Capitals history on May 26, 2014 - Record as NHL head coach: 761-568-60-134 - Record with Washington: 204-89-34 - Won the Trophy in 2016 as the NHL's top head coach - Coached 1,500th game on Feb. 17 at CHI - Passed (736) for fifth place on the NHL's all-time wins list on Dec. 30, 2017 vs. NJ - Became the ninth coach in NHL history to reach 1,400 games coached on Jan. 9, 2017 at MTL - Spent 15 seasons as head coach of the - Ranks third among active coaches on the NHL's all-time wins list (761) - Ranks third all-time in both games coached (1,196) and wins (557) with a single franchise - One of just six coaches in all four major North American sports leagues to have coached or managed a team's first 15 seasons of existence

#31: Philipp Grubauer (G) 6' 1", 191 lbs. / Nov 25, 1991 (26 years and 4 months)

groo-BAHW-uhr GP W-L-OT SO GAA SV% Drafted: Capitals fourth-round choice, 112th overall, in the 2010 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-1 0 3.64 .852 Last Win: APR 17, 2015 vs NY ISLANDERS (2) Career Playoffs 3 1-1 0 3.75 .842 Last SO: MAR 22, 2018 @ DETROIT (4) Season 35 15-10-3 3 2.35 .923 Career 101 43-31-11 6 2.29 .923 Career vs. Opp 3 0-1-1 0 2.48 .915 Playoff Highs: Shots Saves 27 23 27 4/12 vs CBJ 2017-2018 Highlights

Recorded career highs in games played (35) and wins (15) … Led NHL in goals-against average (1.93) and save percentage (.937%) since Nov. 24 (min. 20 games) … Tied a career high in (3) … Played in his 100th NHL/Capitals game at PIT (4/1), stopping 36 of 37 shots … Stopped all 39 shots he faced to earn his third of the season at DET (3/22) … Stopped 35 of 38 shots faced at NYI (3/15) … Stopped all 24 shots he faced to earn his second shutout of the season at SJ (3/10) … Stopped 32 of 34 shots at BUF (2/19) … Stopped 32 of 34 shots at MIN (2/15) … Stopped 36 of 39 shots at CAR (1/12) … Stopped 37 of 38 shots vs. VAN (1/9) … Stopped all 37 shots he faced to earn his first shutout of the season at NYR (12/27) … Stopped 36 of 38 shots at CGY (10/29) … Made 36 saves at TB (10/9).

#70: Braden Holtby (G) 6' 2", 211 lbs. / Sep 16, 1989 (28 years and 6 months)

HOHLT-bee GP W-L-OT SO GAA SV% Drafted: Capitals' fourth-round choice, 93rd overall, in the 2008 NHL Draft Playoffs ------Last Win: APR 7, 2018 vs NEW JERSEY Career Playoffs 59 29-30 4 2.00 .932 Last SO: APR 5, 2017 vs NY RANGERS (55) Season 54 34-16-4 0 2.99 .907 Career 361 225-89-35 32 2.41 .919 Career vs. Opp 21 14-4-2 1 2.62 .914 Playoff Highs: Shots Saves 0 0 0 null 2017-2018 Highlights

Recorded 30 wins for the fourth-straight season … Stopped 34 of 36 shots at STL (4/2) … Stopped 35 of 37 shots vs. NYR (3/28) … Made 40 saves at WPG (2/13) … Stopped 35 of 37 shots vs. CBJ (2/9) … Stopped 37 of 39 saves at CBJ (2/6) … Made 34 saves at CAR (1/2) … Made 34 saves at BOS (12/14) … Stopped 37 of 39 shots vs. CHI (12/6) … Made 35 saves vs. CGY (11/20) … Made 35 saves vs. NYI (11/2) … Stopped 38 of 40 shots at EDM (10/28) … Made 34 saves at DET (10/20) … Stopped 38 of 39 shots vs. MTL (10/7). #2: Matt Niskanen (D) 6' 1", 203 lbs. / Dec 6, 1986 (31 years and 4 months)

NIHS-kah-nehn GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Dallas' first-round choice, 28th overall, in the 2005 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-0-0 -1 0 Acquired: Signed as a , July 1, 2014 Career Playoffs 95 4-25-29 -9 60 Last Goal: APR 29, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (6) Last Assist: MAY 8, 2017 @ PITTSBURGH (2) Season 68 7-22-29 24 36 Career 801 56-242-298 100 419 Career vs. Opp 37 1-15-16 12 17 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 28:00 1 6 --1 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights

Led the Capitals in plus/minus (+24) … Was even or better in 52 of his 68 games this season … Played in his 800th NHL game vs. NSH (4/5) … Earned an assist at PIT (4/1) … Scored a goal at NYR (3/26) … Scored a goal vs. DAL (3/20) … Scored a goal vs. NYI (3/16) … Tallied an assist at NYI (3/15) … Recorded two assists vs. OTT (2/27) … Tallied two assists vs. BUF (2/24) … Recorded a season high in ice time (27:12) vs. TB (2/20) … Recorded two points (1g, 1a) vs. VGK (2/4) … Scored a goal vs. NJ (12/30) … Earned two assists at BOS (12/14) … Scored a goal vs. COL (12/12) …. Scored the game-winning goal vs. NYR (12/8) … Earned an assist at TOR (11/25) … Registered an assist vs. TB (11/24) … Tallied an assist vs. MIN (11/18) … Missed 13 games due to injury (10/14-11/12) … Recorded an assist at OTT (10/5).

#6: Michal Kempny (D) 6' 0", 194 lbs. / Sep 8, 1990 (27 years and 7 months)

Drafted: Undrafted GP G-A-P +/- PIM Acquired: (2/19/18) Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 0 Last Goal: APR 7, 2018 vs NEW JERSEY Career Playoffs 2 0-0-0 0 0 Last Assist: APR 7, 2018 vs NEW JERSEY Season 53 3-7-10 14 26 Career 103 5-13-18 15 48 Career vs. Opp 3 0-0-0 -1 4 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 4:04 1 1 +0 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights Set career highs in games played (53), plus/minus, (+14), shots (82), time on ice (843), blocked shots (82) and takeaways (9) … Ranked fourth in time on ice (303) among Capitals defensemen since March 1 … Scored his first Capitals goal vs. CAR (3/30), marking his first Capitals point … Made his Capitals debut at FLA (2/22) … Acquired from Chicago for the Capitals third-round choice in the 2018 NHL Draft (2/19).

#8: Alex Ovechkin (L) 6' 3", 235 lbs. / Sep 17, 1985 (32 years and 6 months)

oh-VEHCH-kihn GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Capitals' first-round choice, first overall, in the 2004 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 0 Last Goal: MAY 6, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (3) Career Playoffs 98 46-44-90 5 46 Last Assist: MAY 1, 2017 @ PITTSBURGH (5) Season 82 49-38-87 3 32 Career 1003 607-515-1122 87 649 Career vs. Opp 30 16-6-22 -13 22 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 25:42 4 2 +0 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights

Led the NHL in goals (49) and shots (355) .... Earned his seventh Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy … Led the Capitals in points (87), overtime goals (3) and multi-point games (24) … Played in his 1,000th NHL game at PIT (4/1), becoming the first player in franchise history to play in 1,000 games … Scored two goals vs. WPG (3/12), becoming the fourth-fastest player in NHL history to score 600 goals (990 games) … Registered four points (1g, 3a) at MIN (2/15), becoming the 61st player in NHL history to reach the 1,100-point milestone … Recorded his 20th career hat trick at TOR (11/25) … Registered three assists at EDM (10/28) … Scored the game-winning goal in OT at DET (10/20), passing Jaromir Jagr for first place on the all-time NHL overtime goals list ... Scored hat tricks in each of the Capitals’ first two games (at OTT 10/5, vs. MTL 10/7), becoming the first player to open the season with two straight hat tricks in 100 years. #9: Dmitry Orlov (D) 5' 11", 212 lbs. / Jul 23, 1991 (26 years and 8 months)

ohr-LAWF GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Capitals' second-round choice, 55th overall, in the 2009 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-0-0 -1 0 Last Goal: APR 1, 2018 @ PITTSBURGH (3) Career Playoffs 25 0-4-4 -2 4 Last Assist: MAY 8, 2017 @ PITTSBURGH (2) Season 82 10-21-31 10 22 Career 365 30-94-124 53 136 Career vs. Opp 16 1-2-3 -3 6 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 28:59 2 1 --1 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights

Set career highs in goals (10) and time on ice (1897) … Played in all 82 games for the third consecutive season and third time in his career … Ranked second among Capitals defensemen in goals (10), points (31), time on ice per game (23:07), takeaways (54) and hits (128) … Scored the game-winning goal at PIT (4/1) … Earned an assist vs. NYI (3/16) … Recorded three points (1g, 2a) at NYI (3/15), marking his first three-point game in the NHL … Scored a goal vs. DET (2/11) … Tallied an assist vs. VGK (2/4) … Registered two points (1g, 1a) at PIT (2/2) … Scored a goal at NJ (1/18) … Scored a goal at CAR (1/2) … Scored a goal at DAL (12/19) … Earned an assist vs. CHI (12/6) … Posted a four-game point streak (12/4-12/11: 1g, 3a) … Registered an assist vs. TB (11/24) … Tallied an assist vs. OTT (11/22) … Scored the game-winning goal vs. MIN (11/18) … Scored a goal vs. EDM (11/12) … Earned an assist at BOS (11/4) … Recorded a season high in ice time (27: 37) at DET (10/20).

#10: Brett Connolly (R) 6' 3", 195 lbs. / May 2, 1992 (25 years and 11 months)

Drafted: Lightning's first-round choice, sixth overall, in the 2010 NHL Draft GP G-A-P +/- PIM Acquired: Signed as a free agent, July 1, 2016 Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 0 Last Goal: MAR 22, 2018 @ DETROIT (7) Career Playoffs 8 0-0-0 -2 0 Last Assist: APR 7, 2018 vs NEW JERSEY Season 70 15-12-27 -6 30 Career 346 57-52-109 -1 172 Career vs. Opp 13 2-0-2 2 8 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 13:22 0 0 +0 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights

Tied a career high in goals (15) … Ranked third in the NHL in shooting percentage (22.4%, min. 50 games) … Ranked tied for fifth on the team in power play goals (4) … Registered an assist at STL (4/2) … Scored the game-winning goal at DET (3/22) … Posted a three-game point streak (2/20-2/24: 0g, 3a) … Scored a goal vs. DET (2/11) … Scored a power-play goal at FLA (1/25) … Scored two goals at NJ (1/18) … Scored the game-winning goal vs. COL (12/12) … Registered two points (1g, 1a) at DAL (12/19) … Recorded a goal streak of three games (12/2-12/6: 3g), tying a career high … Scored a goal at COL (11/16) … Registered an assist at NSH (11/14) … Earned an assist vs. PIT (10/11) … Scored a goal at Ottawa (10/5).

#13: Jakub Vrana (L) 6' 0", 197 lbs. / Feb 28, 1996 (22 years and 1 month)

Drafted: Capitals' first-round choice, 13th overall, in the 2014 NHL Draft GP G-A-P +/- PIM Last Goal: MAR 16, 2018 vs NY ISLANDERS (9) Playoffs 1 0-1-1 -1 0 Last Assist: APR 12, 2018 vs COLUMBUS Career Playoffs 1 0-1-1 -1 0 Season 73 13-14-27 2 12 Career 94 16-17-33 4 14 Career vs. Opp 3 0-1-1 1 2 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 1 1 0 6:58 1 0 --1 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights

Recorded career highs in games played (73), goals (13), assists (14) and points (27) … First Capitals rookie to score double digit goals in a season since 2005-2006 (Alex Ovechkin: 52) … Recorded an assist at DET (3/22) … Recorded two points vs. NYI (3/16) … Scored a goal at LA (3/8) … Scored a goal vs. TOR (3/3) … Registered an assist at BUF (2/19) … Recorded an assist vs. CBJ (2/9) … Earned an assist at CAR (1/12) … Scored a goal at BOS (12/14) … Scored a goal vs. COL (12/12) … Scored a power play goal vs. SJ (12/4) … Scored the game-winning goal at TOR (11/25) … Scored two goals vs. OTT (11/22) … Scored the game-winning goal at NJ (10/13) … Earned an assist vs. MTL (10/7) … Tallied two assists at OTT (10/5). #18: Chandler Stephenson (C) 6' 0", 203 lbs. / Apr 22, 1994 (23 years and 11 months)

Drafted: Capitals' third-round pick, 77th overall, in the 2012 NHL Draft GP G-A-P +/- PIM Last Goal: MAR 18, 2018 @ PHILADELPHIA (10) Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 0 Last Assist: APR 7, 2018 vs NEW JERSEY Career Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 0 Season 67 6-12-18 13 8 Career 80 6-12-18 10 10 Career vs. Opp 4 0-1-1 2 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 9:44 0 1 +0 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights

Set a career high in games played (67) … Ranked tied for second on the team in plus/minus (+13) … Scored a goal at PHI (3/18) … Tallied an assist vs. TOR (3/3) … Earned an assist vs. CBJ (2/9) … Scored a goal vs. VGK (2/4) … Scored two goals vs. PHI (1/31), marking his first multi-goal game in the NHL … Registered an assist at CAR (1/2) … Registered an assist in three-straight games (12/8-12/12) … Scored a goal vs. PIT (11/10) … Tallied an assist at NSH (11/14) … Earned an assist at BOS (11/4) … Recorded two assists vs. NYI (11/2) … Scored first NHL goal and point at VAN (10/26).

#19: Nicklas Backstrom (C) 6' 1", 210 lbs. / Nov 23, 1987 (30 years and 4 months)

Drafted: Capitals' forst-round choice, fourth overall, in the 2006 NHL Draft GP G-A-P +/- PIM Last Goal: MAY 8, 2017 @ PITTSBURGH (2) Playoffs 1 0-2-2 0 0 Last Assist: APR 12, 2018 vs COLUMBUS Career Playoffs 97 26-51-77 13 48 Season 81 21-50-71 5 46 Career 815 209-590-799 118 418 Career vs. Opp 29 7-17-24 -9 16 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 2 2 0 23:22 2 0 +0 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights

Recorded two assists in Game 1 of the ECQF vs. CLB (4/12) ... Ranked third on the team in goals (21), assists (50) and points (71) … Recorded at least 70 points for the fifth straight season and seventh time in his career … Recorded at least 50 assists for the fifth straight season and eighth time in his career ... Played in his 800th NHL game at LA (3/8) ... Scored his 200th career goal at CBJ (2/6) … Earned three points (1g, 2a) at STL (4/2) … Registered two assists at NYR (3/26), passing Mike Gartner (789) for third place on the franchise points list … Tallied four assists at Montreal (3/24), marking his second four-point game of the season … Recorded three points (1g, 2a) at NYI (3/15) … Registered three points (1g, 2a) vs. TOR (3/3), including the game-winning goal …Recorded two points (1g, 1a) vs. STL (1/7), including the game-winning goal in OT … Tallied four points (1g, 3a) at NJ (10/13) … Registered three points (1g, 2a) at TB (10/9).

#20: Lars Eller (C) 6' 2", 207 lbs. / May 8, 1989 (28 years and 11 months)

Drafted: Blues' first-round choice, 13th overall, in the 2007 NHL Draft GP G-A-P +/- PIM Acquired: From Montreal in exchange for Washington's second-round pick in the Playoffs 1 0-0-0 -1 0 2017 and 2018 NHL Draft, June 24, 2016 Career Playoffs 51 6-17-23 4 36 Last Goal: APR 15, 2015 vs OTTAWA (25) Last Assist: MAY 6, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (3) Season 81 18-20-38 -6 38 Career 604 103-116-219 -24 375 Career vs. Opp 19 2-3-5 -2 6 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 15:45 3 1 --1 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights

Set career highs in goals (18), points (38), power play goals (3), shots (161) and time on ice (1239) this season … Led Capitals forwards in blocked shots (69) … Played in 600th NHL game vs. CAR (3/30) … Registered two assists vs. DAL (3/20) … Scored his 100th NHL goal at SJ (3/10) … Scored a goal at FLA (2/22) … Recorded two points (1g, 1a) vs. CBJ (2/9) … Earned two assists vs. PHI (1/31) … Recorded a goal in four-straight games (1/7- 1/12: 4g) … Recorded his 200th career point vs. VAN (1/9), scoring the game-winning goal … Registered two points (1g, 1a) vs. BOS (12/28) … Tallied two assists at DAL (12/19) … Earned an assist vs. PIT (11/10) … Registered three points (2g, 1a) vs. NYI (11/2), including the game-winning goal … Recorded two points (1g, 1a) at EDM (10/28) … Earned an assist at OTT (10/5).

#22: Madison Bowey (D) 6' 2", 198 lbs. / Apr 22, 1995 (22 years and 11 months)

Drafted: Capitals' second-round choice, 53rd overall, in the 2013 NHL Draft GP G-A-P +/- PIM Last Goal: - Playoffs ------Last Assist: JAN 31, 2018 vs PHILADELPHIA (9) Career Playoffs ------Season 51 0-12-12 -3 24 Career 51 0-12-12 -3 24 Career vs. Opp 3 0-0-0 0 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 +0 null null null null null null null null

Career Highlights Recorded a point in three straight games (11/2-11/6/17, 2g, 3a) ... Made his NHL debut 10/14/17 at Philadelphia ... Scored 14 points for Hershey (3g, 11a) in 2016-17 ... Led Hershey in plus/minus (+22) and led Hershey defensemen in points (29) and assists (25) in 2015-16 ... Was named Hershey's Defenseman of the Year in 2015-16 ... Won a gold medal with at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship.

#25: Devante Smith-Pelly (R) 6' 0", 223 lbs. / Jun 14, 1992 (25 years and 10 months)

Drafted: Anaheim's 3rd choice (2nd round), 42nd overall, in 2010 Entry Draft. GP G-A-P +/- PIM Acquired: Signed as free agent, July 3, 2017 Playoffs 1 1-0-1 -1 0 Last Goal: APR 12, 2018 vs COLUMBUS Career Playoffs 25 7-2-9 -3 26 Last Assist: MAY 3, 2015 vs TAMPA BAY (5) Season 75 7-9-16 -6 38 Career 341 40-53-93 -35 122 Career vs. Opp 15 3-3-6 -2 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 1 0 1 0 12:37 1 3 --1 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights Recorded a career high in in games played (75) and blocked shots (62) … Ranked second among Capitals forwards in hits (151) and blocked shots (62) … Recorded an assist vs. DET (2/11) … Registered an assist vs. CBJ (2/9) … Scored a goal vs. PHI (1/31) … Scored a goal at CAR (1/2) … Tallied an assist vs. NJ (12/30) … Scored a goal vs. COL (12/12) … Scored a goal vs. SJ (12/4) … Scored the game-winning goal vs. TB (11/24) … Scored a goal vs. ARI (11/5) … Scored his first Capitals goal at EDM (10/28) … Earned an assist at NJ (10/13) … Registered an assist vs. MTL (10/7), marking his first Capitals point.

#28: Jakub Jerabek (D) 5' 11", 200 lbs. / May 12, 1991 (26 years and 11 months)

Drafted: Not drafted GP G-A-P +/- PIM Acquired: Trade (2/21/18) Playoffs 1 0-0-0 -1 0 Last Goal: MAR 24, 2018 @ MONTREAL (4) Career Playoffs 1 0-0-0 -1 0 Last Assist: APR 2, 2018 @ ST. LOUIS (1) Season 36 2-6-8 -2 6 Career 36 2-6-8 -2 6 Career vs. Opp 1 0-0-0 1 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 13:17 0 0 --1 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights Recorded an assist at STL (4/2) … Tallied an assist at NYR (3/26) … Scored his first Capitals goal at MTL (3/24) … Earned an assist at NYI (3/15), marking his first Capitals point … Made his Capitals debut vs. OTT (2/27) … Acquired from Montreal for the Capitals’ fifth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft (2/21) … Scored his first NHL goal with Montreal at BOS (1/17) … Made his NHL debut with the Canadiens at NSH (11/22). #29: Christian Djoos (D) 6' 0", 169 lbs. / Aug 6, 1994 (23 years and 8 months)

Drafted: Capitals' seventh-round pick, 195th overall, in the 2012 NHL Draft GP G-A-P +/- PIM Last Goal: DEC 30, 2017 vs NEW JERSEY (32) Playoffs ------Last Assist: FEB 19, 2018 @ BUFFALO (13) Career Playoffs ------Season 63 3-11-14 13 10 Career 63 3-11-14 13 10 Career vs. Opp 4 0-1-1 -2 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 +0 null null null null null null null null

2017-2018 Highlights

Ranked tied for second on the team in plus/minus (+13) … Registered an assist at BUF (2/19) … Posted a four-game point streak (1/31-2/6: 0g, 4a) … Tallied an assist vs. CAR (1/11) … Recorded two points (1g, 1a) vs. NJ (12/30) … Registered an assist at BOS (12/14) … Earned an assist vs. CHI (12/6) … Scored a goal vs. FLA (10/21) … Registered two points (1g, 1a) in his NHL debut vs. PIT (10/11), becoming the first defensemen in franchise history to record two points in debut game.

#39: Alex Chiasson (R) 6' 4", 208 lbs. / Oct 1, 1990 (27 years and 6 months)

Drafted: DAL - 2nd round (38th overall) in the 2009 NHL Draft GP G-A-P +/- PIM Acquired: Signed as free agent, Oct. 4, 2017 Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 0 Last Goal: APR 18, 2014 @ ANAHEIM (13) Career Playoffs 15 1-1-2 -11 4 Last Assist: APR 16, 2014 @ ANAHEIM (14) Season 61 9-9-18 1 26 Career 381 59-65-124 -26 222 Career vs. Opp 13 2-0-2 -2 9 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 9:59 1 1 +0 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights Led the Capitals in shorthanded points (3) … Scored a goal at STL (4/2) … Recorded an assist at NYR (3/26) … Earned an assist at Montreal (3/24) … Registered three points (1g, 2a) vs. NYI (3/16), including a power-play goal … Tallied an assist vs. Buffalo (2/24) … Registered an assist at WPG (2/13) … Scored a goal at CAR (1/2) … Scored two goals at BOS (12/14), including the game-winning goal while shorthanded … Scored a goal vs. CBJ (12/2) … Recorded two points (1g, 1a) vs. OTT (11/22) … Earned an assist at DET (10/20).

#43: Tom Wilson (R) 6' 4", 218 lbs. / Mar 29, 1994 (24 years)

Drafted: Capitals first-round choice, 16th overall, in the 2012 NHL Draft GP G-A-P +/- PIM Last Goal: APR 19, 2017 @ TORONTO (10) Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 2 Last Assist: MAY 4, 2016 @ PITTSBURGH (16) Career Playoffs 42 3-2-5 -8 74 Season 78 14-21-35 10 187 Career 391 35-69-104 22 806 Career vs. Opp 21 3-3-6 1 62 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 2 18:55 0 1 +0 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights

Set career highs in goals (14), assists (21) and points (35) … Ranked second in the NHL in penalty minutes (187) and fourth in hits (250) … Scored a goal at PIT (4/1) … Scored two goals at MTL (3/24) … Scored a goal vs. OTT (2/27) … Scored a goal at CHI (2/17) … Registered three points (2g, 1a) at MIN (2/15) … Scored a goal at CBJ (2/6) … Earned an assist at FLA (1/25) … Registered an assist at NJ (1/18) … Scored a goal vs. NJ (12/30) … Tallied two points (1g, 1a) vs. NYR (12/8) … Recorded four points vs. CHI (12/6), marking his first four-point NHL game … Tallied an assist vs. EDM (11/12) … Recorded an assist at COL (11/16) … Scored two goals at BOS (11/4), including the game-winning goal … Earned an assist vs. NYI (11/2) … Recorded an assist at DET (10/20).

#44: Brooks Orpik (D) 6' 3", 217 lbs. / Sep 26, 1980 (37 years and 6 months)

OHR-pihk GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Penguins' first-round choice, 18th overall, in the 2000 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 0 Acquired: Signed as a free agent, July 1, 2014 Career Playoffs 126 2-17-19 -4 117 Last Goal: APR 21, 2014 @ COLUMBUS (36) Last Assist: APR 23, 2017 @ TORONTO (8) Season 81 0-10-10 -9 68 Career 982 16-169-185 71 940 Career vs. Opp 27 0-6-6 14 26 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 19:39 2 2 +0 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights

Led the Capitals in blocked shots (168) … Led Capitals defensemen and ranked second on the team in hits (218) … Recorded an assist at STL (4/2) … Missed one game due to injury at PHI (3/18) … Tallied an assist at LA (3/8) … Earned an assist at FLA (1/25) … Registered an assist at NJ (1/18) … Tallied an assist at CAR (1/2) … Recorded seven hits at ARI (12/22) … Earned an assist vs. CBJ (12/2) … Tallied an assist and led WSH in blocked shots (5) vs. OTT (11/22) … Registered a season-high eight hits in 18:20 of ice time vs. MIN (11/18) … Earned an assist at BUF (11/7) … Tallied an assist at BOS (11/4) … Recorded a season high in ice time (27:47) at EDM (10/28) … Earned an assist at PHI (10/14).

#63: Shane Gersich (L) 5' 11", 175 lbs. / Jul 10, 1996 (21 years and 9 months)

Last Goal: - GP G-A-P +/- PIM Last Assist: APR 7, 2018 vs NEW JERSEY Playoffs ------Career Playoffs ------Season 3 0-1-1 -1 0 Career 3 0-1-1 -1 0 Career vs. Opp ------Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 +0 null null null null null null null null

Career Highlights

Made NHL debut vs NYR (3/28) ... Recorded 29 points (13g, 16a) in 40 games with the University of North Dakota in his junior season ... Finished his NCAA career with 77 points (43g, 34a) in 117 games ... Played in 52 games for the Omaha Lancers (USHL) in the 2014-2015 season, leading the team in points (51), goals (28), power play points (16), power play goals (10) and game-winning goals (5).

#65: Andre Burakovsky (L) 6' 3", 201 lbs. / Feb 9, 1995 (23 years and 2 months)

buhr-a-KAWV-skee GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Capitals' first-round choice, 23rd overall, in the 2013 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 2 Last Goal: MAY 8, 2017 @ PITTSBURGH (2) Career Playoffs 37 6-4-10 6 10 Last Assist: MAY 6, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (3) Season 56 12-13-25 3 27 Career 252 50-70-120 32 63 Career vs. Opp 13 4-3-7 3 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 2 21:38 3 1 +0 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights

Ranked third on the team in game-winning goals (5), setting a new career high … Scored the game-winning goal at STL (4/2) … Scored a goal vs. NYR (3/28) … Earned two assists at MTL (3/24) … Registered two points (1g, 1a) at NYI (3/15) … Recorded two points (1g, 1a) at FLA (2/22) … Earned two points (1g, 1a) at MIN (2/15) … Scored a goal vs. PHI (1/31) … Tallied an assist at FLA (1/25) … Registered three points (2g, 1a) at DAL (12/19), including the game-winning goal in OT … Recorded 100th career point vs. COL (12/12) … Missed 19 games due to injury (10/26-12/6) … Registered two points (1g, 1a) at DET (10/20) … Earned an assist vs. MTL (10/7).

#72: Travis Boyd (C) 5' 11", 185 lbs. / Sep 14, 1993 (24 years and 7 months)

Drafted: Capitals' sixth-round choice, 177th overall, in the 2011 NHL Draft GP G-A-P +/- PIM Last Goal: - Playoffs ------Last Assist: MAR 18, 2018 @ PHILADELPHIA (3) Career Playoffs ------Season 8 0-1-1 2 2 Career 8 0-1-1 2 2 Career vs. Opp 0 0-0-0 0 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 +0 null null null null null null null null

Career Highlights

Made his NHL debut vs SJS (12/4) ... Recalled from Hershey (2/21) ... Recorded 43 points (11g, 32a) in 53 games with Hershey (AHL) this season ... Led Hershey in points (63) and assists (47) last season.

#74: John Carlson (D) 6' 3", 218 lbs. / Jan 10, 1990 (28 years and 3 months)

Drafted: Capitals' first-round choice, 27th overall, in the 2008 NHL Draft GP G-A-P +/- PIM Last Goal: MAY 8, 2017 @ PITTSBURGH (2) Playoffs 1 0-3-3 1 0 Last Assist: APR 12, 2018 vs COLUMBUS Career Playoffs 77 13-25-38 2 28 Season 82 15-53-68 0 32 Career 608 77-256-333 59 198 Career vs. Opp 22 6-11-17 -3 6 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 3 3 0 28:36 1 0 +1 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights

Registered three assists in Game 1 of the ECQF vs. CLB (4/12) ... Set career highs in goals (15), assists (53), points (68), shots (237) and time on ice (2032) … Led NHL defensemen in points (68) and power play assists (28) … Ranked second among NHL defensemen in power play points (32) and tied for third in assists (53) … Led the Capitals in time on ice per game (24:46), power play points (32) and takeaways (58) … Recorded his 250th career assist at MTL (3/24) … Played in his 600th NHL/Capitals game at DET (3/22), becoming the eighth defensemen in franchise history to reach the 600- game plateau with the Capitals … Posted a six-game point streak (3/10-3/20: 3g, 5a) … Registered three points (1g, 2a) vs. TOR (3/3) … Recorded a season high in ice time (30:51) at CAR (1/2) … Earned three points (1g, 2a) vs. NJ (12/30), including the game-winning goal …Recorded two points (1g, 1a) vs. ARI (11/6), including the game-winning goal in OT.

#77: T.J. Oshie (R) 5' 11", 195 lbs. / Dec 23, 1986 (31 years and 3 months)

OH-shee GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Blues' first-round choice, 24th overall, in the 2005 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 2 Acquired: From St. Louis in exhange for Troy Brouwer, Pheonix Copley and a third- Career Playoffs 56 15-16-31 -8 29 round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, July 2, 2015 Last Goal: MAY 8, 2017 @ PITTSBURGH (2) Season 74 18-29-47 2 31 Last Assist: MAY 8, 2017 @ PITTSBURGH (2) Career 665 187-277-464 117 340 Career vs. Opp 39 10-15-25 -5 20 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 2 21:12 2 2 +0 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights

Led Capitals forwards in takeaways (51) … Ranked second on the team in power play goals (9) … Ranked third among Capitals forwards in blocked shots (54) … Scored a goal at PIT (4/1) … Tallied two points vs. DAL (1g, 1a), marking his ninth multi-point game of the season … Scored two goals at NYI (3/15) … Scored the game-winning goal vs. PHI (1/31) … Missed six games due to injury (12/6-12/19) … Tallied three assists vs. TOR (11/25) … Earned two assists vs. OTT (11/22) … Record two assists vs. STL (11/7) … Scored two goals at NSH (11/14) … Scored the game-winning goal vs. PIT (11/10) … Recorded three points (2g, 1a) at NJ (10/13) … Registered three points (2g, 1a) at TB (10/9), including two power play goals … Scored the game-winning goal vs. MTL (10/7). #83: Jay Beagle (C) 6' 3", 218 lbs. / Oct 16, 1985 (32 years and 5 months)

Acquired: Signed as a free agent, March 26, 2008 GP G-A-P +/- PIM Last Goal: MAR 24, 2018 @ MONTREAL (4) Playoffs ------Last Assist: MAR 16, 2018 vs NY ISLANDERS (8) Career Playoffs 62 6-5-11 -9 18 Season 79 7-15-22 3 16 Career 471 51-65-116 11 159 Career vs. Opp 18 1-3-4 -3 4 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 +0 null null null null null null null null

2017-2018 Highlights

Ranked fourth in the NHL in faceoff win percentage (58.5, min. 300 faceoffs), setting a new career high … Tied a career high in blocked shots (44) … Scored a goal at MTL (3/24) … Earned an assist vs. TOR (3/3) … Tallied two assists vs. DET (2/11) … Scored the game-winning goal vs. CBJ (2/9), marking his 50th career goal … Registered an assist vs. PHI (1/31) … Recorded an assist at NJ (1/18) … Scored the game-winning goal with two seconds left in regulation at CAR (1/12) … Scored a goal vs. NYR (12/8) … Registered two points (1g, 1a) vs. TB (11/24) … Scored a goal at EDM (10/28) … Scored a goal at DET (10/20) … Recorded an assist vs. MTL (10/7).

#92: Evgeny Kuznetsov (C) 6' 2", 204 lbs. / May 19, 1992 (25 years and 10 months)

ehv-GEH-nee kooz-neht-SAWF GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Capitals' first-round choice, 26th overall, in the 2010 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 2-0-2 0 2 Last Goal: APR 12, 2018 vs COLUMBUS Career Playoffs 40 13-8-21 -1 26 Last Assist: MAY 8, 2017 @ PITTSBURGH (2) Season 79 27-56-83 3 48 Career 340 80-185-265 56 156 Career vs. Opp 18 4-11-15 6 8 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 2 0 2 2 23:58 6 3 +0 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ 4/12 vs CBJ

2017-2018 Highlights

Scored two goals in Game 1 of the ECQF vs. CLB (4/12) ... Recorded career highs in goals (27), points (83) and time on ice (1486) … Led the Capitals in assists (56) and game-winning goals (8) … Earned two points (1g, 1a) vs. NYR (3/28), including the game-winning goal in OT … Scored a shorthanded goal at NYR (3/26) … Scored two power play goals at MTL (3/24) … Missed two games due to injury (3/18-3/20) … Recorded two points (1g, 1a) vs. WPG (3/12), including the game-winning goal in OT … Recorded three points (1g, 2a) vs. TOR (3/3) … Scored two goals vs. OTT (2/27), including the game-winning goal … Registered four points (1g, 3a) vs. BUF (2/24), marking his second four point-game of the season … Posted a career-best eight-game point streak (1/25-2/13: 2g, 9a) … Registered two points (1g, 1a) at ARI (12/22) … Recorded three assists vs. COL (12/12) … Scored two goals vs. LA (11/30) … Recorded his 200th NHL point vs. ARI (11/6) … Recorded four assists vs. MTL (10/7). Columbus Blue Jackets: Media Notes

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THE LAST GAME: Apr. 12, 2018 – CBJ 4 at WSH 3 (OT) CBJ Goal Scorers: Wennberg, PP – Vanek, PP – Jones, Panarin WSH Goal Scorers: PP – Kuznetsov, PP – Kuznetsov, Smith-Pelly Goalies: CBJ – Bobrovsky (27/30, 65:56); WSH – Grubauer (23/27, 65:33) CBJ PP: 2/4; PK: 4/6 | Shots: CBJ: 27 / WSH: 30 3 Stars: 1. Panarin, CBJ; 2. Kuznetsov, WSH; 3. Carlson, WSH Noteworthy: CBJ took 1st playoff series lead in franchise history… CBJ came back from 2-0 and 3-2 deficits… Jones led all skaters in TOI with 30:59 and scored 1st career playoff goal… Panarin became 1st player in CBJ history to record three points in a playoff game (1-2-3)… Wennberg scored 1st career playoff goal… Dubois recorded two assists in playoff debut… Vanek recorded multi-point (1-1-2).

OhioHEALTH INJURY REPORT (Games missed in playoffs/total) Sedlak (upper body); day-to-day (1/8 games) TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 1/225

RECENT TRANSACTIONS Mar. 27 Signed Nutivaara to four-year contract extension Mar. 26 Signed Robinson to two-year entry level contract

UPCOMING PLAYOFF GAMES Apr. 17 vs. WSH (Game 3) | Apr. 19 vs. WSH (Game 4) | Apr. 21 at WSH (Game 5)* * If necessary Games can be seen on FOX Sports Ohio or heard on the Scioto Downs Blue Jackets Radio Network and online at BlueJackets.com

AGAINST THE CAPITALS ALL-TIME REGULAR SEASON 2017-18 Series: 1-3-0 (0-2-0 at WSH) 2016-17 Series: 2-2-1 (1-1-1 at WSH) All-Time Series: 12-17-1-6 (4-9-1-3 at WSH) All-Time GF/GA: 98/115 All-Time SF/SA: 1,078/1,108 All-Time PP: 23-of-143 All-Time PK: 105-of-130

AGAINST THE CAPITALS ALL-TIME POSTSEASON 2017-18 Series: 1-0 (1-0 at WSH) All-Time Series: 1-0 (1-0 at WSH) All-Time GF/GA: 4/3 All-Time SF/SA: 27/30 All-Time PP: 2-of-4 All-Time PK: 4-of-6

CBJ/WSH CONNECTIONS CBJ: Shaw played in four games (1998-99)… Chorney had 3-12-15 in 97 games from 2015-18… Rimer served as play-by-play from 1983-93.

NOTED (Player Highlights vs. WSH) Dubinsky played in 500th career NHL game on 12/11/14 at WSH... Harrington made CBJ debut on 11/15/16 vs. WSH… Johnson tallied 1st career NHL regular season multi-goal game with 2-1-3 on 1/2/16 vs. WSH. NOTED (Team Highlights vs. WSH) Seven of last 10 meetings in series (regular/playoffs) have been decided by a single goal… Winning team has scored at least three goals in 33-of-36 victories in all-time series, including past 6-straight… Most goals scored at WSH: 5 (11/1/09)... Most goals allowed at WSH: 6 (1/9/02).

BLUE JACKETS NOTES BLAST OF A START TO THE 2ND SEASON The Jackets came back from two different deficits (2-0 and 3-2) and win 4-3 6:02 into overtime at Washington on Thursday to grab a 1- 0 series lead. They were just one of two road teams to open up their playoff series with a victory (San Jose). It’s the first time in club history the Jackets have held a series lead. The Jackets earned their fourth playoff victory in franchise history (third in overtime).

METRO RIVALS MEET IN THE PLAYOFFS The Jackets face the Capitals in the quarterfinals in the franchise’s second consecutive playoff appearance and fourth appearance all-time. It’s the first time Columbus and Washington face each other in the postseason, who are making their fourth consecutive playoff appearance and 10th in the last 11 seasons. The two teams meet in Game Two on Sunday before the series shifts to Nationwide Arena for Games 3 (Tuesday) and 4 (Thursday).

STREAKING JACKETS The Blue Jackets went 13-2-2 in their final 17 games of the regular season, 9-1-1 in the past 11 home contests and 6-1-1 in the last seven road games. The club had a 10-game win streak from Mar. 4-22, the second longest win streak in club history (16-straight wins in 2016-17). The 8-game home win streak was tied for the longest in franchise history (11/29/16-1/3/17).

SINCE THE DEADLINE The Jackets caught fire around the trade deadline (Feb. 26), finishing the campaign 14-4-2 in the final 20 contests (18-7-3 in final 28). The club’s 30 points since Feb. 26 was fourth-T most (Boston) while the .750 point percentage was third-T (Anaheim), only trailing Winnipeg (.775) and Nashville (.762). The Jackets led the league in goals scored and goal differential (79-56, +23) while the power play was sixth-T (Washington) at 25.0 pct. (14-of-56).

CBJ THIS SEASON The Blue Jackets won 45 of their 82 contests (45-30-7) this season with Columbus averaging 3.76 goals per game and 1.76 goals against in their 45 victories (including SO goals) and has allowed two goals or less in 34 of those contests, including 28 of the last 36 wins. It was the fourth time in the past five campaigns they’ve recorded 40+ wins. The 45 wins and 97 points finished as the second most in club history (50 wins, 108 points, 2016-17).

MORE BREAD Following up on his CBJ record of a regular season, Artemi Panarin made the difference in his first playoff game with the club on Thursday in picking up points on the Jackets’ final three goals of the contests. After recording assists on the team’s two third period power play goals, he netted his first career playoff winner in overtime, setting the franchise mark for most points in a playoff game in the process. During the regular season, he set career highs and club records for the most assists and points in a single season (27-55-82), surpassing (52 assists, 2002-03) and (79 points, 2008-09). His 33 points (10-23-33) from Feb. 24 on ranked second in the NHL, trailing only Edmonton's Connor McDavid (37). He had at least one point in 14 of his last 16 games (9-20-29) and 20 of the last 23 (12-24-36).

DUBOIS’ DEBUT Rookie Pierre-Luc Dubois made his NHL playoff debut on Thursday, recording two assists while registering two hits and winning 14-of- 26 (54%) faceoffs. The two assists in a playoff game are the most by a CBJ rookie in franchise history and tied for the most points. The rookie recorded 20-28-48 in 82 regular season games, setting franchise rookie marks for goals, points and games played. He ranked seventh-T among NHL rookies in goals and eighth in assists and points. The 2015 third overall pick tallied 10-16-26 in the final 31 games of the campaign.

DEADLINE DIVIDENDS The Jackets added three NHL veterans at the trade deadline, acquiring former Blue Jacket C Mark Letestu from Nashville, D Ian Cole from Ottawa and RW Thomas Vanek from Vancouver. The club added the trio with over 2,000 games played (regular season/postseason) of experience (2,118 prior to trades). Vanek has posting 8-9-17 in his past 16 games played. Cole has notched 2- 6-8 and was even or plus in 18 of his 21 games with the club (+12) while Letestu picked up 1-3-4 and won 54.0 pct. in the faceoff circle in 21 outings. CAMSANITY Cam Atkinson has recorded 17-14-31 over his last 31 games played, including tying his career high with a nine-game point streak from Mar. 17-Apr. 5 (8-5-13). He finished second-T on the club in goals during the regular season (24), becoming the second player in franchise history to record five-straight 20-goal campaigns (Rick Nash, 8-straight).

WENN JENNERATING OFFENSE The trio of LW Boone Jenner, C Alexander Wennberg and RW Thomas Vanek, were offensive producers for the Jackets late this season. The line has combined for 18-23-41 and a +37 rating in the last 16 games (regular season/playoffs). Jenner has 7-6-13 in the last 16 games, Wennberg has collected 3-8-11 in the past 15 and Vanek has notched 8-9-17 in the final 16. Of all players traded at the deadline, only J.T. Miller (10-8-18) had more regular season points than Vanek.

CBJ’S TOP PAIR The Jackets top defensive duo of Seth Jones and Zach Werenski have each reached the 10-goal and 30-point mark for the second- straight season with the duo setting franchise marks and finishing fourth-T among NHL blueliners in goals (16). Jones, who has 7-10-17 in his past 12 contests (reg. season/playoffs), led CBJ blueliners in goals (tied), assists and points (16-41-57), ranking 10th-T in scoring. He surpassed James Wisniewski (51) for the most points by a CBJ defenseman in a single season in club history on Mar. 31 at Vancouver. Werenski (16-21-37), has 5-6-11 in his past 19 games. The pair combined for 13.6 percent of the Jackets’ goals this season.

UPCOMING PLAYOFF MILESTONES •4 Jackets have yet to make their playoff debut •Dubinsky is 7 games from 50 career playoff contests

RECENTLY REACHED MILESTONES •Dubois made NHL playoff debut on 4/12 at WSH

2017-18 TEAM QUICK HITS •Tortorella’s 129 reg. season wins with CBJ rank 1st in club history (Richards, 127) •CBJ ranked 3rd in NHL in win percentage in one-goal games (.622) and 4th-T in wins (23) •CBJ ranked 2nd in NHL in goals from defensemen (51), trailing NSH (56) •CBJ went 34-5-1 when allowing two goals or less and 22-0-0 when allowing one goal or less

2017-18 PLAYER QUICK HITS •Panarin led CBJ in multi-point games with 19 and Jones had 13 •Jenner (205, 20th in NHL) and Foligno (182, 28th) led CBJ in hits •Panarin led CBJ in road points (18-28-46) while Jones added 4-21-25 and Dubois had 11-13-24 •Bobrovsky finished 4th-T in NHL in SO (5) and 5th in wins (37), going 12-2-1, 2.33 GAA and .926 SV% in final 15 games

CBJ 2017-18 TEAM GAME HIGHS GOALS: 7 (2x, MR: 3/27 at EDM)... GOALS AGAINST: 7 (2x, MR: 12/18 at BOS)… PPG: 3 (4/3 vs. DET)... PPGA: 3 (11/6 at NYR)... SHOTS: 57 (2/14 at TOR)... SHOTS AGAINST: 45 (12/19 at BOS)… PIM: 37 (12/21 at PIT)... HITS: 50 (11/27 at MTL)... FOW: 42 (12/21 at PIT)... BKS: 26 (11/14 at MTL).

CBJ 2017-18 PLAYER SEASON HIGHS GOALS: 3 – 4x, MR: Dubois (3/29 at CGY)… ASSISTS: 5 – Panarin (12/8 at NJD)... POINTS: 5 – Panarin (12/8 at NJD)... HITS: 11 – Jenner (11/27 at MTL)... PLUS/MINUS RATING: +6 – Wennberg (3/27 at EDM)... SOG: 10 – Werenski (12/5 vs. NJD)… TOI: 30:08 – Jones (12/27 at PIT)... SAVES: 42 –Bobrovsky (1/7 vs. FLA). Columbus Blue Jackets: Game By Game Summary * = Overtime, ** = Shootout, + = Sellout # Date Team W-L-OT Record GF-GA Scorers W Goal PP PK SF-SA W-L Gltdr. Attend. 1 04/12/2018 @ Washington Capitals W* 01-00-00 4-3 10,26p,3p,9 9 2-4 4-6 27-30 72 / 31 18506+ 2 04/15/2018 @ Washington Capitals 3 04/17/2018 Washington Capitals 4 04/19/2018 Washington Capitals 5 04/21/2018 @ Washington Capitals 6 04/23/2018 Washington Capitals 7 04/25/2018 @ Washington Capitals Columbus Blue Jackets: Player Game By Game Summary Skaters: Goals-Assists (Game Winning or Game Tying), Shots / (+/-), TOI Goalies: Goals Allowed/Shots, Decision, Minutes Played

Date Opp. JONES WERENSKI PANARIN WENNBERG CALVERT ATKINSON DUBINSKY # 3 # 8 # 9 # 10 # 11 # 13 # 17 Apr 12 @ WSH 1-0,4/0 30:59 0-0,0/0 21:22 1-2(W),3/1 23:29 1-0,1/1 10:51 0-0,0/0 16:52 0-1,2/1 25:10 0-0,1/0 12:49

Date Opp. DUBOIS COLE VANEK MURRAY BJORKSTRAND JENNER LETESTU # 18 # 23 # 26 # 27 # 28 # 38 # 55 Apr 12 @ WSH 0-2,3/1 23:35 0-1,3/1 18:26 1-1,4/1 16:28 0-0,0/0 22:11 0-0,0/-1 14:19 0-1,3/0 16:16 0-0,0/0 11:13

Date Opp. SAVARD NUTIVAARA FOLIGNO ANDERSON KORPISALO BOBROVSKY # 58 # 65 # 71 # 77 # 70 # 72 Apr 12 @ WSH 0-0,1/1 20:06 0-0,2/0 14:26 0-0,0/-1 16:45 0-0,0/0 03:59 DND 3/30 W 65:56 Columbus Blue Jackets: Head Coach and Player Bios Head Coach: John Tortorella John Tortorella was named head coach of the Jackets on 10/21/15. He has compiled a 575-462-138 record in 1,175 games during his NHL coaching career with TBL, NYR, VAN and CBJ. His teams have qualified for the 10 times and he led TBL to the 2004 Stanley Cup championship and the NYR to the 2012 Eastern Conference Final.

The Boston native won his 2nd as NHL's Coach of the Year (1st in 2003-04 w/ TBL) after leading CBJ to the best season in club history in 2016-17 (50-24-8). He ranks 1st among U.S.-born coaches in all-time NHL wins and surpassed Todd Richards for the most wins in CBJ history with his 128th victory on Mar. 29, 2018 at Calgary (129-87-23).

Internationally, Tortorella served as head coach for Team USA at the 2016 and was an assistant coach with Team USA at the 2010 Olympic Games (silver). He also served as the squad’s head coach at the 2008 World Championships and was an assistant coach at the 2005 World Championships.

#70: Joonas Korpisalo (G) 6' 3", 182 lbs. / Apr 28, 1994 (23 years and 11 months)

YOH-nuhs kohr-pih-SAL-loh GP W-L-OT SO GAA SV% Drafted: Columbus’ third round pick, 62nd overall, in the 2012 NHL Draft Playoffs ------3rd NHL / 3rd CBJ Season Career Playoffs ------Last Win: MAR 19, 2018 @ BOSTON (2) Last SO: FEB 25, 2017 vs NY ISLANDERS (25) Season 18 8-8-1 0 3.32 .897 Career 63 31-24-6 1 2.87 .910 Career vs. Opp ------Playoff Highs: Shots Saves 0 0 0 null Last Game: Served as backup on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Won 3-straight starts from 11/28-12/20... Stopped 24-of-26 shots for 1st win of campaign on 10/17 at WPG... Is 3-4-1 with 2.26 GAA and .924 SV% for CLE.

Career: Went 7-5-1, .905 SV% and 2.88 GAA in 14 games with CBJ and added 7-6-3 with 2.69 GAA and .907 SV% in 16 games with CLE (AHL) in 2016-17... Turned aside all 24 shots for 1st NHL shutout on 2/25/17 vs. NYI... Went 16-11-4 with 2.60 GAA and .920 SV% in 31 games with CBJ in 2015-16, leading club in wins, GAA and SV%... Stopped 30 shots in REG/OT in 1st NHL win on 12/19/15 vs. PHI... Made NHL debut on 12/14/15 vs. TBL (27 saves, 2-1 L)... Also went 8-8-2 with 2.36 GAA and .913 SV% in 18 games w/ LE (AHL) and 6-2 w/ 2.96 GAA in 9 playoff games to help club capture ... Went 14-13-7 with 2.34 GAA and .919 SV% for Tampere in Finland's in 2014-15.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 3 and grew up idolizing .

#72: Sergei Bobrovsky (G) 6' 2", 182 lbs. / Sep 20, 1988 (29 years and 6 months)

SAIR-gay bawb-RAWF-skee GP W-L-OT SO GAA SV% Drafted: Undrafted: Signed by Philadelphia as a free agent on May 6, 2010 Playoffs 1 1-0 0 2.73 .900 Acquired: Acquired by Columbus from Philadelphia in exchange for second and Career Playoffs 19 4-10 0 3.57 .888 fourth round picks in the 2012 NHL Draft and a fourth round pick in the 2013 NHL Draft on June 22, 2012 Season 65 37-22-6 5 2.42 .921 8th NHL / 6th CBJ Season Career 395 218-129-36 24 2.44 .920 Last Win: APR 12, 2018 @ WASHINGTON Career vs. Opp 22 7-10-4 0 3.02 .900 Last SO: MAR 22, 2018 vs FLORIDA (5)

Playoff Highs: Shots Saves 30 27 30 4/12 vs WSH Last Game: Stopped 27-of-30 in overtime win on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: His 37 wins were 2nd-most in career and ranked 5th in NHL... Was 4th-T in shutouts... Went 12-2-1 w/ 2.33 GAA and .926 SV% since 2/24... Earned 200th career NHL win on 1/2 at DAL... Set CBJ record with 267th career game on 11/27 at MTL... Had back-to-back home shutouts (11/17-22)... Won 1st 4 games of season... Stopped 29 shots for CBJ record 20th career shutout on 10/6 vs. NYI.

Career: Won 2nd career , was finalist for Hart Trophy and was named NHL First Team All-Star after leading NHL in GAA (2.06) and SV% (.931) and finishing 3rd in wins (41) and SOs (7, tied) in 2016-17... 1st goalie in CBJ history to record 30 wins in back-to-back seasons in 2013-14 and 2014-15... Won Vezina Trophy as NHL’s top goalie and earned 1st Team NHL All-Star honors in 2012-13, setting CBJ single-season record for best GAA (2.00- 2nd, NHL).

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 7 and grew up idolizing Vadim Tarasov. #3: Seth Jones (D) 6' 4", 210 lbs. / Oct 3, 1994 (23 years and 6 months)

SEHTH JOHNZ GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Nashville’s first round pick, fourth overall, in the 2013 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 1-0-1 0 0 Acquired: Acquired by Columbus from Nashville in exchange for Ryan Johansen on Career Playoffs 12 1-6-7 -10 6 January 6, 2016 5th NHL / 3rd CBJ Season Season 78 16-41-57 10 30 Last Goal: APR 12, 2018 @ WASHINGTON Career 393 45-137-182 -18 120 Last Assist: APR 20, 2017 @ PITTSBURGH (1) Career vs. Opp 12 3-7-10 2 2 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 1 0 1 0 30:59 4 3 +0 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted 1st career playoff goal with 4 shots, 3 hits and 3 blocked shots on 30:59 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 13 (0-3-3, 4/3 vs. DET)... Set career highs as well as single season club records for most goals (tied with Werenski) and points by a defenseman, finishing 4th-T among NHL defesemen in goals and 10th-T in points... Registered 8-13-21 in final 17 games... Notched 100th career CBJ point on 1st assist of 3 points on 2/26 vs. WSH... Selected to play in 2nd-straight NHL All-Star Game... Collected 100th career NHL assist on 10/17 at WPG.

Career: Tallied 12-30-42 in 75 games in 2016-17... Had 3-28-31 in 81 games split between NSH and CBJ in 2015-16, setting then-career highs in assists/points... Notched 6-19-25 in 77 games in rookie season in 2013-14... Awarded WHL Rookie of the Year and CHL Top Prospect of the Year with Portland in 2012-13.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 6 and grew up idolizing Nicklas Lidström.

#4: Scott Harrington (D) 6' 2", 207 lbs. / Mar 10, 1993 (25 years and 1 month)

SKAWT HAIR-ihng-tuhn GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Pittsburgh’s second round pick, 54th overall, in the 2011 NHL Draft. Playoffs ------Acquired: Acquired from Toronto along with a conditional draft pick in exchange for Career Playoffs 3 0-0-0 0 10 on June 25, 2016 4th NHL / 2nd CBJ Season Season 32 2-3-5 0 8 Last Goal: FEB 20, 2018 @ NEW JERSEY (3) Career 79 3-6-9 -7 26 Last Assist: APR 7, 2018 @ NASHVILLE Career vs. Opp 6 0-0-0 -4 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 +0 null null null null null null null null

Last Game: Did not dress (healthy extra) on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Set career highs in goals, assists, points and games played... Notched 1st career GWG on 2/20 at NJD... Played in career-best 24-straight games from 11/28-1/23... Had 1-1-2 in three games from 12/8-12.

Career: Posted 1-2-3 in 22 games w/ CBJ in 2016-17... Notched 1st career NHL goal and added assist on 1/22/17 at OTT... Had 0-1-1 in 15 games w/ TOR in 2015-16... Made NHL debut w/ PIT, skating in 10 games in 2014-15... Added 2-10-12 in 48 games w/ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL)... Played in 1st pro season in 2013-14, collecting 5-19-24 in 76 games with WB/S (AHL)... Posted 3-16-19 in 60 games in 2012-13 with London... Captained Knights to 2nd-straight OHL Championship... Set OHL career highs in assists and points with 3-23-26 in 44 games with London in 2011-12.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 4 and grew up idolizing Nicklas Lidström. #7: Jack Johnson (D) 6' 1", 227 lbs. / Jan 13, 1987 (31 years and 3 months)

JAK JAHN-suhn GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Carolina’s first round pick, third overall, in the 2005 NHL Draft Playoffs ------Acquired: Acquired by Columbus along with a first round pick in the 2013 Draft (Marko Career Playoffs 23 5-16-21 -11 10 Dano) from Los Angeles in exchange for Jeff Carter on Feb. 23, 2012 12th NHL / 7th CBJ Season Season 77 3-8-11 -6 22 Last Goal: FEB 14, 2018 @ TORONTO (20) Career 788 66-212-278 -109 454 Last Assist: APR 5, 2018 vs PITTSBURGH (1) Career vs. Opp 24 5-8-13 -3 8 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 +0 null null null null null null null null

Last Game: Did not dress (healthy extra) on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Finished 2nd on club in blocked shots (135) and 4th in TOI/game (19:32)... Skated in 400th career CBJ game on 12/14 vs. NYI... Collected 1- 3-4 in 5 games from 10/14-10/25.

Career: Led CBJ in blocked shots (134), finished 2nd-T in plus/minus (+23) and 3rd in TOI (21:49) in 2016-17, playing all 82 games for 4th time in NHL career... Led CBJ in TOI/game (24:10) in 2015-16... Led CBJ d-men in assists and points with 8-32-40 in 2014-15... Registered 40+ points for the 2nd time in NHL career (2010-11)... Played in 500th career NHL game on 10/31/14 vs. TOR... Led the CBJ in blocked shots (128) and TOI/game (24:40); finished 2nd among d-men in points (33), assists (28) and goals (5, tied) in 2013-14... Ranked 3rd-T among NHL d-men in power play assists (25) and 4th-T in power play points (28) in 2010-11.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 5 and grew up idolizing Chris Chelios.

#8: Zach Werenski (D) 6' 2", 209 lbs. / Jul 19, 1997 (20 years and 8 months)

ZAK wuh-REHN-skee GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Columbus’ first round pick, eighth overall, in the 2015 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 0 2nd NHL / 2nd CBJ Season Career Playoffs 4 1-0-1 -2 0 Last Goal: APR 16, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (1) Last Assist: APR 3, 2018 vs DETROIT (1) Season 77 16-21-37 8 16 Career 155 27-57-84 25 30 Career vs. Opp 9 2-1-3 0 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 21:22 0 0 +0 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted a takeaway on 21:22 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 7 (MR: 1-1-2; 3/8 vs. COL)... Finished 4th-T among NHL defensemen and with Jones set CBJ single season record for goals by blueliner... Finished 2nd on club in TOI/game (22:34) and 4th in shots (207) and blocked shots (92)... Collected assist in All-Star Game debut on 1/28 at Tampa.

Career: Led CBJ d-men in assists/points, ranking 7th among NHL rookies in scoring with 11-36-47 in 2016-17, finishing 3rd in Calder Trophy voting & earned All-Rookie Team honors... Recorded 2nd-most points by a CBJ blueliner in a season (Wisniewski, 51; 2013-14) & 6th-most points by a teenage d-man in NHL history... Made pro debut w/ LE (AHL) with 5-9-14 in 17 playoff contests on way to 2016 Calder Cup... Was 2nd among d-men in goals (tied) & points, recorded most assists/points by 18-year old in single playoff in AHL history.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 3 and grew up idolizing Nicklas Lidström. #9: Artemi Panarin (L) 5' 11", 168 lbs. / Oct 30, 1991 (26 years and 5 months)

ahr-TEHM-ee pah-NAHR-ihn GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Undrafted; Signed by Chicago on May 1, 2015 Playoffs 1 1-2-3 1 2 Acquired: Acquired with & a 2017 sixth-round pick for , Career Playoffs 12 3-8-11 -1 16 and a 2018 fifth-round pick on June 23, 2017 3rd NHL / 1st CBJ Season Season 81 27-55-82 23 26 Last Goal: APR 12, 2018 @ WASHINGTON Career 243 88-145-233 49 79 Last Assist: APR 12, 2018 @ WASHINGTON Career vs. Opp 8 3-3-6 3 2 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 1 2 3 2 23:29 3 0 +1 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted CBJ single playoff game record 3 points (1-2-3) with 3 shots on 23:29 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 19 (MR: 0-2-2; 4/5 vs. PIT)... Set franchise single season records with career highs in assists and points... Finished 2nd in NHL in scoring since Feb. 24 w/ 10-23-33 in 20 games (McDavid; 37)... His 25 points in March (8-17-25) are most in a single month in CBJ history... Set career highs/tied CBJ record in assists/points with 0-5-5 on 12/8 at NJD... Notched 1st CBJ goal on 10/13 vs. NYR... Set club record w/ 3 assists/points in CBJ debut on 10/6 vs. NYI.

Career: Named 2nd Team NHL All-Star after posting 31-43-74 in 82 games with Chicago in 2016-17, setting career high in goals and finished 11th-T in NHL in points... Earned 2016 Calder Trophy after leading NHL rookies in goals, assists and points with 30-47-77 in 80 games with Chicago in 2015-16.

Personal: Began playing hockey at age of 5 and grew up idolizing .

#10: Alexander Wennberg (C) 6' 2", 196 lbs. / Sep 22, 1994 (23 years and 6 months)

al-ehx-AN-duhr WEHN-buhrg GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Columbus’ first round pick, 14th overall, in the 2013 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 1-0-1 1 0 4th NHL / 4th CBJ Season Career Playoffs 6 1-1-2 -2 2 Last Goal: APR 12, 2018 @ WASHINGTON Last Assist: APR 14, 2017 @ PITTSBURGH (4) Season 66 8-27-35 22 12 Career 283 33-121-154 11 57 Career vs. Opp 16 1-7-8 -3 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 1 0 1 0 10:51 1 1 +1 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted 1st career playoff goal with a , hit, 2 blocked shots and was +1 on 10:51 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 7 (MR: 0-2-2; 3/27 at EDM)... Finished 2nd on CBJ in plus/minus (+22) and 4th in assists... Had 2-9-11 in 11 games from 3/6-3/27... Missed 8 games (back) from 12/23-1/8.

Career: Led CBJ in assists (4th all-time in a season) and was 2nd in points with 13-46-59 in 80 games in 2016-17... Set then-career highs with 8-32-40, 15:51 TOI/game and 97 shots in 69 games in 2015-16, leading CBJ in assists... Led CBJ rookies in assists and GP (4-16-20 in 68 GP) in 2014-15... Completed rookie campaign in the SHL with Frolunda HC... Finalist for the league’s Rookie of the Year award... Made jump to Sweden’s HockeyAllsvenskan, recording 14-18-21 in 46 games in 2012-13... Won silver medal with Team Sweden at IIHF World Junior Championships, tallying 2- 1-3 in 6 games in 2013.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 4 and grew up idolizing . #11: Matt Calvert (L) 5' 11", 186 lbs. / Dec 24, 1989 (28 years and 3 months)

MAT CAL-vuhrt GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Columbus’ fifth round pick, 127th overall, in the 2008 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 0 8th NHL / 8th CBJ Season Career Playoffs 11 3-3-6 6 8 Last Goal: APR 12, 2017 @ PITTSBURGH (4) Last Assist: APR 18, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (2) Season 69 9-15-24 -10 33 Career 416 72-77-149 -24 273 Career vs. Opp 17 2-7-9 -4 27 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 16:52 0 2 +0 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted 2 hits and a blocked shot on 16:52 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 1 (0-2-2; 11/2 at FLA)... Tied career high in assists and points and led club in SHG... Skated in 400th career NHL game on 3/2 at ANA... Tallied 3-5-8 in 9 games from 10/14-11/2.

Career: Finished 5th-T in NHL with 3 SH goals in 2016-17... Tallied career highs in games played (73), shots (114) and points (24, tied) in 2015-16... Registered career highs in goals (13) and game-winners (3) in 2014-15... Set career highs in assists (15), points (24), penalty minutes (53) and TOI/game (16:06) in 2013-14... Finished 2nd on CBJ in S% (14.3) and T-5th in goals (9) in 2012-13... Scored 1st career NHL goal on 1/8/11 at LAK (J. Quick)... Made NHL debut on 1/7/11 at ANA… Played 3 seasons (2007-10) in the WHL with Brandon (198GP; 99-131-230).

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 5 and grew up idolizing Martin St. Louis.

#13: Cam Atkinson (R) 5' 8", 179 lbs. / Jun 5, 1989 (28 years and 10 months)

KAM AT-kihn-suhn GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Columbus’ sixth round pick, 157th overall, in the 2008 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-1-1 1 0 7th NHL / 7th CBJ Season Career Playoffs 12 3-4-7 -1 0 Last Goal: APR 16, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (3) Last Assist: APR 12, 2018 @ WASHINGTON Season 65 24-22-46 19 14 Career 447 145-128-273 28 116 Career vs. Opp 22 9-7-16 3 2 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 1 1 0 25:10 2 0 +1 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted an assist with 2 shots, 2 takeaways and was +1 on 25:10 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 8 (MR: 2-0-2; 4/3 vs. DET)... Finished 2nd on club in goals (tied), joining Nash (8-straight) as only players in CBJ history to record 20-goals in 5-straight seasons... Tied career best with 9-game point streak from 3/17-4/5 (8-5-13)... Skated in 400th career NHL game on 11/22 vs. CGY.

Career: Led CBJ in points for 2nd-straight season, setting career highs in goals, assists and points and finished 8th-T in NHL in goals with 35-27-62 in 82 games in 2016-17... Picked up 200th career NHL point (assist) on 12/23/16 vs. MTL... Set then-career highs in G/A/Pts (27-26-53) and games played (81) in 2015-16... Skated in his 300th career NHL game on 4/9/16 vs. CHI... Had 22-18-40 and 16:59 TOI in 2014-15... Member of BC Eagles from 2008- 11 (117GP; 68-56-124).

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 2 and grew up idolizing Joe Sakic. #17: Brandon Dubinsky (C) 6' 2", 205 lbs. / Apr 29, 1986 (31 years and 11 months)

BRAN-duhn doo-BIHN-skee GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: NY Rangers’ fourth round pick, 60th overall, in the 2004 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 0 Acquired: Acquired by Columbus with , and a first round Career Playoffs 43 9-16-25 -1 58 pick in the 2013 Draft from NY Rangers in exchange for Rick Nash, and a conditional third round pick in the 2013 Draft on July 23, 2012 Season 62 6-10-16 -2 33 12th NHL / 6th CBJ Season Career 762 147-277-424 40 869 Last Goal: APR 16, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (3) Career vs. Opp 38 7-15-22 -1 43 Last Assist: APR 16, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (3)

Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 12:49 1 4 +0 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted a shot and 4 hits on 12:49 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Notched assists in 3-straight from 11/14-20... Collected 200th career point as Jacket (assist) on 11/6 at NYR... Had points in 3-straight games (1-2-3) from 11/2-11/6, including 1st goal of season on 11/4 at TBL.

Career: Registered 7th career 40-point campaign and 3rd in past 4 seasons with 12-29-41 in 80 games in 2016-17... Led CBJ in hits for 2nd-straight season (7th in NHL) with 248... Finished 2nd on club in assists (31) w/ 3rd career 30-assist campaign in 2015-16... Led CBJ in FO% (52.9) and PIM (98); ranked 2nd in hits (234) in 2013-14... Set career high in assists (34) and reached 50 points for the 2nd time in his NHL career (54 with NYR in 2010-11) in 2013-14... Finished 7th in NHL rookie scoring race in 2007-08 (82GP; 14-26-40).

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 3 and grew up idolizing Adam Graves.

#18: Pierre-Luc Dubois (C) 6' 3", 207 lbs. / Jun 24, 1998 (19 years and 9 months)

pee-AIHR-lewk doo-BWAH GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Columbus' first round pick, third overall, in the 2016 NHL Draft. Playoffs 1 0-2-2 1 0 1st NHL / 1st CBJ Season Career Playoffs 1 0-2-2 1 0 Last Goal: APR 3, 2018 vs DETROIT (2) Last Assist: APR 12, 2018 @ WASHINGTON Season 82 20-28-48 8 49 Career 82 20-28-48 8 49 Career vs. Opp 4 1-2-3 1 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 2 2 0 23:35 3 2 +1 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted 2 assists with 3 shots, 2 hits, won 14-of-26 faceoffs on 23:35 TOI in NHL playoff debut on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 12 (MR: 0-2-2; 4/5 vs. PIT)... Finished 7th-T among NHL rookies in goals and 8th inn assists/points... Set CBJ single season rookie records in goals and points... Notched 1st career OT goal on 4/3 vs. DET... Notched 5-9-14 in 16 March games, tying CBJ mark for most points by rookie in single month (Zherdev, Mar. 2004)... Tallied 1st career hat trick on 3/29 at CGY... Tallied goal in NHL debut on 10/6 vs. NYI.

Career: Tallied 21-34-55 in 48 games split between Cape Breton and Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL) in 2016-17... Notched 15-22-37 in 28 games with Armada after trade... Finished 3rd in QMJHL in points, 5th in goals and 6th in assists with 42-57-99 in 62 games with Cape Breton in 2015-16... Led club in assists, points and plus/minus (+40).

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 3 and grew up idolizing Joe Sakic. #22: Sonny Milano (L) 6' 0", 195 lbs. / May 12, 1996 (21 years and 11 months)

SUH-nee mih-LAHN-oh GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Columbus' first round selection, 16th overall in the 2014 Draft Playoffs ------3rd NHL / 3rd CBJ Season Career Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 0 Last Goal: APR 3, 2018 vs DETROIT (2) Last Assist: APR 5, 2018 vs PITTSBURGH (1) Season 55 14-8-22 -8 10 Career 62 14-9-23 -10 10 Career vs. Opp 2 1-0-1 1 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 +0 null null null null null null null null

Last Game: Did not dress (healthy extra) on 4/12 at NSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 2 (MR: 2-0-2; 12/29 at OTT)... Finished 2nd among CBJ rookies in goals, asssists, points and GP... His 14 goals were 4th most by a rookie in single season... Tied club mark with goals in 3-straight games to begin season, including 2 goals on 10/10 at CAR... Notched 1st NHL goal on 10/6 vs. NYI... Collected 2-3-5 in nine games with CLE at time of recall on 2/26.

Career: Led CLE (AHL) in points and assists and ranked 2nd in goals with 18-29-47 in 64 games in 2016-17... Made NHL debut on 3/31/16 at NYI and picked up 1st NHL point (assist) a game later on 4/2 at CAR... Tallied 14-17-31 in 54 games with Lake Erie (AHL), finishing 5th in goals... Added 4-4-8 in 17 playoff games to help Monsters capture Calder Cup... Made OHL debut in 2014-15, collecting 22-46-68 in 50 games with Plymouth, leading the club in scoring.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 1 and grew up idolizing Mario Lemieux.

#23: Ian Cole (D) 6' 1", 219 lbs. / Feb 21, 1989 (29 years and 1 month)

EE-an KOHL GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: 2007 - St. Louis' second first-round pick (18th overall) Playoffs 1 0-1-1 1 2 Acquired: Acquired from STL in exchange for and a 2016 7th-round Career Playoffs 57 1-14-15 8 46 draft pick on 3/2/15 8th NHL / 1st CBJ Season Season 67 5-15-20 14 76 Last Goal: JUN 6, 2016 @ SAN JOSE (28) Career 405 20-77-97 75 356 Last Assist: APR 12, 2018 @ WASHINGTON Career vs. Opp 16 0-1-1 -2 18 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 1 1 2 18:26 3 2 +1 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted an assist with 3 shots, 2 hits, 2 takeaways and was +1 on 18:26 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 2 (MR: 0-2-2; 3/20 at NYR)... Had 2-5-7 in 12 games from 3/4-3/27... Skated in 400th career NHL game on 3/27 at EDM... Posted 1st CBJ goal on 3/6 vs. VGK... Collected 1st CBJ point (assist) on 3/4 at SJS... Made CBJ debut on 2/26 vs. WSH... Collected 3-10-13 in 47 games with PIT prior to trade to OTT on 2/24... Recorded 1-4-5 over six-game stretch from 1/25-2/9.

Career: Helped PIT win 2nd-straight Stanley Cup in 2017, registering 0-9-9 in 25 playoff contests... Set career highs with 5-21-26 and had team-record 194 blocked shots and was 2nd on club with +26 in 2016-17 with PIT... Helped PIT win 2016 Stanley Cup with 1-2-3 in 24 games... Posted 0-12-12 in 70 games with PIT in 2015-16... Split 2014-15 campaign with STL/PIT, recording 5-12-17 in 74 games... Registered 17-48-65 and 153 penalty minutes in 111 career games at University of Notre Dame (2007-10).

#26: Thomas Vanek (L) 6' 2", 214 lbs. / Jan 19, 1984 (34 years and 2 months)

TAW-muhs VAN-ehk GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Buffalo's first round pick, fifth overall, in the 2003 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 1-1-2 1 0 Acquired: Acquired from Vancouver in exchange for a F and F Tyler Career Playoffs 64 21-15-36 -15 24 Motte on Feb. 26, 2018 13th NHL / 1st CBJ Season Season 80 24-32-56 -3 36 Last Goal: APR 12, 2018 @ WASHINGTON Career 965 357-396-753 17 521 Last Assist: APR 12, 2018 @ WASHINGTON Career vs. Opp 40 12-15-27 9 18 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 1 1 2 0 16:28 4 0 +1 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted 1-1-2 with 4 shots and was +1 on 16:28 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 9 (MR: 3-1-4; 3/27 at EDM)... Had 7-8-15 in final 15 games of campaign... Notched 11th career hat trick on 3/27 at EDM... Tallied 20th goal of campaign on 3/19 at BOS... Made CBJ debut on 3/1 at LAK... Tallied 17-24-41 in 61 games with VAN, ranking 2nd-T on club in points and 3rd in goals/assists at time of trade on 2/26... Tied career high with 5 pts (3rd time, 2-3-5) on 12/28 vs. CHI... Posted 1-1-2 in 900th career game on 11/7 at CGY... Notched 700th career NHL point (goal) on 10/17 at OTT.

Career: Has scored at least 17 goals in all 13 NHL seasons... Split 2016-17 campaign with DET/FLA, recording 17-31-48 in 68 contests... Notched 18- 23-41 in 74 games with MIN in 2015-16... Tallied 32+ goals in four of five seasons w/ BUF from 2006-1, including 2007-08 (36), 2008-09 (40) and 2010- 11 (32)... Racked up career-high 43-41-84 in 82 games with BUF in 2006-07. #27: Ryan Murray (D) 6' 1", 205 lbs. / Sep 27, 1993 (24 years and 6 months)

RIGH-unn MUHR-ee GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Columbus’ first round pick, second overall, in the 2012 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 0 5th NHL / 5th CBJ Season Career Playoffs 6 0-1-1 -1 0 Last Goal: OCT 6, 2017 vs NY ISLANDERS (43) Last Assist: APR 19, 2014 @ PITTSBURGH (4) Season 44 1-11-12 4 8 Career 264 12-60-72 2 90 Career vs. Opp 12 1-2-3 -2 10 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 22:11 0 0 +0 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted a takeaway and 3 blocked shots on 22:11 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Collected 0-6-6 in final nine contests of season, including 2 assists on 3/19 at BOS... Missed 34 games (upper body) from Nov. 28-Feb. 16... Notched 1st goal of season on 10/6 vs. NYI.

Career: Missed 22 games due to injury, including final 15 regular season games (broken hand) in 2016-17... Set career highs in assists, points, PIM, shots (90) and blocked shots (171) with 4-21-25 in 82 games in 2015-16... Missed 68 games with various injuries in 2014-15... Finished 2nd on CBJ in blocked shots (97) in 2013-14... Set CBJ rookie D scoring record with 21 points... Represented Canada at 2010 U18 Junior World Cup (Team Captain, Gold), 2010 & 2011 IIHF World U18 Championships, 2012 IIHF World JRs. (Bronze) & 2012 IIHF World Championships... Posted 22-99-121, +51 rating in 191 career WHL games w/ Everett.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 2 and grew up idolizing Scott Niedermayer.

#28: Oliver Bjorkstrand (R) 6' 0", 177 lbs. / Apr 10, 1995 (23 years)

AWL-ih-vuhr bih-YOHRK-strand GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Columbus’ third round pick, 89th overall, in the 2013 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-0-0 -1 0 3rd NHL / 3rd CBJ Season Career Playoffs 6 0-1-1 -3 0 Last Goal: MAR 15, 2018 @ PHILADELPHIA (11) Last Assist: APR 16, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (3) Season 82 11-29-40 4 9 Career 120 21-40-61 14 15 Career vs. Opp 5 0-0-0 -2 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 14:19 0 1 --1 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted a hit, takeaway and 2 blocked shots on 14:19 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 8 (MR: 0-2-2; 4/3 vs. DET)... Set career highs, finishing 4th on the club in assists and 6th in points... Was one of two players to play all 82 games (Dubois)... Had 5-2-7 in 8 contests from 10/19-11/6.

Career: Tallied 6-7-13 in 26 games with CBJ and added 14-12-26 in 37 games with Cleveland (AHL) in 2016-17... Finished 3rd on LE (AHL) in goals with 17-12-29 in 51 games... Captured 2016 Jack A. Butterfield Trophy (Playoff MVP) w/ postseason high in goals with 10-6-16 in 17 games, tying AHL record with 6 GWG... Named 2014-15 WHL Player of the Year after leading league in goals, points and plus/minus with 63-55-118, +60 in 59 games (Portland)... Finished 2nd-T in WHL in goals with 50-59-109 in 69 games with Portland in 2013-14... Led WHL rookies in goals (31) & points (63) in 2012-13.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 3 and grew up idolizing Mike Modano. #37: Markus Hannikainen (L) 6' 1", 200 lbs. / Mar 26, 1993 (25 years)

MAHR-kuhs hah-nih-KIGH-nehn GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Undrafted Playoffs ------Acquired: Signed by Columbus to a two-year entry level contract on April 20, 2015 Career Playoffs ------3rd NHL / 3rd CBJ Season Last Goal: MAR 29, 2018 @ CALGARY (2) Season 33 3-3-6 -1 6 Last Assist: APR 7, 2018 @ NASHVILLE Career 47 4-4-8 -3 12 Career vs. Opp 1 0-0-0 -1 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 +0 null null null null null null null null

Last Game: Did not dress (healthy extra) on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Collected 1-1-2 in his final three games of campaign... Had goals in 2-straight games from 11/2-11/4 (2-1-3)... Collected 1st career multi-point game with 1-1-2 on 11/4 at TBL... Added 0-3-3 in 8 games with CLE (AHL).

Career: Posted 1st NHL goal on 1/21/17 vs. CAR... Collected 19-18-37 in 57 games with Cleveland (AHL), leading club in goals and finishing 3rd in points in 2016-17... Made NHL debut with CBJ in 2015-16, skating in 4 games... Added 7-13-20 in 50 games with Lake Erie (AHL) in first N.A. pro season... Added 3-7-10 in 16 playoff games in 2016 Calder Cup... Collected 19-27-46, 51 penalty minutes and +22 plus/minus rating in 60 games with JYP HT Jyvaskyla in first full season in Liiga in 2014-15 and was among Liiga’s leaders in goals (4th-T), assists (10th-T), points (8th), plus/minus (1st) and games played (1st-T).

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 3 and idolized Tuomo Ruutu growing up.

#38: Boone Jenner (C) 6' 2", 206 lbs. / Jun 15, 1993 (24 years and 9 months)

BOON JEH-nuhr GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Columbus’ second round pick, 37th overall, in the 2011 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-1-1 0 0 5th NHL / 5th CBJ Season Career Playoffs 12 5-4-9 -6 18 Last Goal: APR 20, 2017 @ PITTSBURGH (1) Last Assist: APR 12, 2018 @ WASHINGTON Season 75 13-19-32 1 39 Career 342 86-75-161 1 225 Career vs. Opp 19 1-5-6 -8 23 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 1 1 0 16:16 3 2 +0 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted an assist with 3 shots, 2 hits, 3 blockeds shots and won 2-of-3 faceoffs on 16:16 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 5 (MR: 1-2-3; 3/27 at EDM)... Led CBJ in hits (205, 20th in NHL)... Posted 8-11-19 in final 28 games... Had career-long 6- game point streak from 3/8-3/19 (5-3-8)... Missed 1st 7 games of season with upper body injury.

Career: Played all 82 games for 2nd-straight season (175-game streak back to 3/21/15) in 2016-17, finishing 2nd on team with a career-high 216 hits... Set career highs with 30-19-49, 77 PIM, 9 PPG, 225 shots and 213 hits in 2015-16... Set CBJ record for most GW goals by a rookie (5) in 2013-14... Represented Canada at the 2011 U18 Junior World Cup (Gold) as well as 2012 (Bronze) and 2013 IIHF World Jr. Championships... Tallied 111-135-246 in 227 career OHL games with Oshawa from 2009-13.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 4 and grew up idolizing Mike Modano and Steve Yzerman.

#44: Taylor Chorney (D) 6' 0", 193 lbs. / Apr 27, 1987 (30 years and 11 months)

TAY-luhr CHOHR-nee GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Edmonton's second-round pick, 36th overall, in the 2005 NHL Draft Playoffs ------Acquired: Claimed off waivers from Washington on Feb. 21, 2018 Career Playoffs 12 0-1-1 -1 6 8th NHL / 1st CBJ Season Last Goal: NOV 2, 2017 vs NY ISLANDERS (16) Season 25 1-3-4 10 8 Last Assist: JAN 2, 2018 @ CAROLINA (2) Career 166 4-18-22 -6 56 Career vs. Opp 0 0-0-0 0 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 +0 null null null null null null null null

Last Game: Did not dress (healthy extra) on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Made CBJ debut in season finale on 4/7 at NSH... Collected 1-3-4, eight PIM and was +8 in 24 games with WSH... Tallied goal on 11/2 vs. NYI.

Career: Notched 1-4-5, 11 penalty minutes and was +8 in 18 games with WSH in 2016-17... Set career highs in games played (55), assists (5), points (6), plus/minus (+8), and penalty minutes (21) in 2015-16 with WSH... Served as captain of AHL's in 2013-14... Played in six games for the United States at the 2010 World Championships... Skated in 42 games for EDM in 2009-10... Made his NHL debut 4/10/09 vs. CGY... Served as Team USA's captain at the 2007 World Junior Championships and won a bronze medal... Has added 31-111-142 with 203 PIM in 400 career AHL games... Posted 14-59-73, 126 PIM and was +30 in 126 career games at University of North Dakota from 2005-08. #45: Lukas Sedlak (C) 6' 0", 205 lbs. / Feb 25, 1993 (25 years and 1 month)

LOO-kuhsh SEHD-lak GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Columbus’ sixth round pick, 158th overall, in the 2011 NHL Draft Playoffs ------2nd NHL / 2nd CBJ Season Career Playoffs 2 0-0-0 -1 0 Last Goal: DEC 20, 2017 vs TORONTO (31) Last Assist: FEB 26, 2018 vs WASHINGTON (4) Season 53 4-4-8 -3 21 Career 115 11-10-21 7 46 Career vs. Opp 8 0-1-1 0 2 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 +0 null null null null null null null null

Last Game: Did not dress for 8th-straight game (upper body) on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Skated in 100th career NHL game on 2/2 vs. SJS... Collected 2 assists on 1/2 at DAL... Missed 13-straight games from 10/25-11/20 (ankle)... Notched 2 goals in 3 games from 10/13-10/17.

Career: Led CBJ in FO% (52.4) and was 2nd among club rookies in goals and points with 7-6-13 in 62 games in 2016-17... Tallied 1st NHL goal (1-1- 2) on 12/9/16 at DET... Made NHL debut on 10/21/16 vs. CHI... Skated in 54 games for Lake Erie (AHL), tallying 14-4-18 with 27 PIM in 2015-16... Registered 9-7-16 in 17 playoff games on way to 2016 Calder Cup, finishing 2nd in AHL in playoff goals and 3rd-T in points... Had 8-6-14 in 54 games with Springfield (AHL) in 2013-14… Played his 1st season in North America, ranked 2nd on Chicoutimi (QMJHL) in plus/minus rating with 17-28-45, +24 in 50 games in 2011-12.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 3 and grew up idolizing Jaromir Jagr.

#46: Dean Kukan (D) 6' 2", 186 lbs. / Jul 8, 1993 (24 years and 9 months)

DEEN KOO-kahn GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Undrafted Playoffs ------Acquired: Signed by Columbus to a two-year entry level contract on June 1, 2015 Career Playoffs ------2nd NHL / 2nd CBJ Season Last Goal: - Season 11 0-4-4 2 2 Last Assist: FEB 16, 2018 vs PHILADELPHIA (2) Career 19 0-4-4 11 2 Career vs. Opp 3 0-0-0 -1 2 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 +0 null null null null null null null null

Last Game: Did not dress (healthy extra) on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Posted assists in back-to-back games from 1/30-2/2, including 1st NHL point on 1/30 vs. MIN... Made CBJ season debut on 1/25 at ARI... Led CLE (AHL) defensemen in assists and points with 1-14-15 in 32 contests at time of recall on 1/29... Selected to play in 1st AHL All-Star Classic on 1/28- 29.

Career: Collected 4-25-29 in 72 games with CLE in 2016-17, leading club d-men in assists and points... Posted a +9 plus/minus rating in eight contests with Columbus in 2015-16, making NHL debut on 3/26 at NSH... Added 3-10-13 in 33 games with LE (AHL)... Notched 1-4-5 in 17 postseason contests to help the LE capture the Calder Cup...Collected 3-10-13 in 52 games in 2nd full season with Lulea HF (SHL) in 2014-15... Played in 54 games for Lulea (SHL), registering 4-8-12 in 2013-14.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 4 and grew up idolizing Jaromir Jagr. #55: Mark Letestu (C) 5' 10", 195 lbs. / Feb 4, 1985 (33 years and 2 months)

MAHRK luh-TEHS- too GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Signed as an undrafted free agent by Pittsburgh on Mar. 22, 2007 Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 0 Acquired: Acquired from Nashville in exchange for a 2018 fourth round pick on Feb. Career Playoffs 31 6-9-15 -9 2 25, 2018 9th NHL / 5th CBJ Season Season 80 9-14-23 -17 10 Last Goal: MAY 7, 2017 vs ANAHEIM (2) Career 558 93-117-210 -48 90 Last Assist: MAY 7, 2017 vs ANAHEIM (2) Career vs. Opp 17 3-2-5 -4 0 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 11:13 0 3 +0 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted 3 hits and won 8-of-10 faceoffs on 11:13 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 3 (MR: 1-1-2; 12/12 at CBJ)... Collected 100th career CBJ point (assist) on 3/20 at NYR... Notched goal in 1st game back with organization on 2/26 vs. WSH... Tallied 8-11-19 in 60 games with EDM... Played in 200th career EDM game on 1/2 vs. LAK... Tallied 200th career NHL point (assist) on 12/9 at MTL... Played in 500th career NHL game on 11/22 at DET.

Career: Set career high in goals, points and PPG (11) with 16-19-35 with EDM in 2016-17... Added 5-6-11 in 13 playoff games... Notched 10-15-25 while playing in all 82 games for EDM in 2015-16... Collected 43-55-98 and 36 PIM in 233 career games with CBJ (2011-15)... Set career high in assists with 12-22-34 in 82 games in 2013-14... Named CCHA Rookie of the Year in 2006-07 after posting 24-22-46 in 37 contests at Western Michigan.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 5 and grew up idolizing Saku Koivu.

#58: David Savard (D) 6' 2", 227 lbs. / Oct 22, 1990 (27 years and 5 months)

DAY-vid suh-VAHRD GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Columbus’ fourth round pick, 94th overall, in the 2009 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-0-0 1 0 7th NHL / 7th CBJ Season Career Playoffs 12 0-5-5 -1 8 Last Goal: FEB 6, 2018 vs WASHINGTON (29) Last Assist: APR 18, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (2) Season 81 4-12-16 2 32 Career 407 32-93-125 27 236 Career vs. Opp 20 3-1-4 -1 4 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 20:06 1 3 +1 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted a shot, 3 hits, 2 takeaways, blocked shot and was +1 on 20:06 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 2 (0-2-2; 3/15 at PHI)... Set career highs in shots (145) and led club in blocked shots (143)... Had 0-6-6 and was +18 in 20 games from 2/16-3/27... Skated in his 400th career NHL game on 3/22 vs. FLA.

Career: Posted 6-17-23 in 74 games in 2016-17, setting club record and was 3rd-T in NHL with +33... Was 2nd on club in TOI (21:50) and blocked shots (126)... Had career highs in TOI/game (23:10), was 2nd on club in TOI/game in 2015-16... Posted career highs in goals, assists, points, PIM, shots (112) and TOI (22:56) w/ 11-25-36 and 71 PIM in 82 games in 2014-15... Finished 2nd among Springfield D with 5-26-31 in 60 games in 2012-13... Named 1st Team QMJHL All-Star and QMJHL/CHL D-man of the Year in 2009-10 after recording 13-64-77 in 64 games with Wildcats.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 5 and grew up idolizing . #62: Alex Broadhurst (C) 6' 0", 178 lbs. / Mar 7, 1993 (25 years and 1 month)

AL-ehx BRA WD-hurst GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Chicago’s first seventh round pick, 199th overall, in the 2011 NHL Draft. Playoffs ------Acquired: Acquired by Columbus from Chicago with Brandon Saad and Michael Career Playoffs ------Paliotta in exchange for Artem Anisimov, Marko Dano, , and a fourth round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft on June 30, 2015. Season 2 0-0-0 0 2 1st NHL / 1st CBJ Season Career 2 0-0-0 0 2 Last Goal: - Career vs. Opp ------Last Assist: -

Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 +0 null null null null null null null null

Last Game: Did not dress (healthy extra) on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Had 5:18 TOI in NHL debut on 4/3 vs. DET... Has notched 19-22-41 and 20 penalty minutes in 66 games with CLE (AHL)... Led current team in goals, assists, points and games played at time of recall on 3/26.

Career: Notched 11-14-25 in 52 games with CLE (AHL) in 2016-17... Collected 10-26-36 in 60 contests with Lake Erie (AHL) in 2015-16... Helped Monsters capture 2016 Calder Cup, finishing fifth-T in assists and points in AHL playoffs (3-9-12 in 17 games)... Collected 6-8-14 in 29 games with Rockford in 2014-15, missing most of season with broken arm... Made pro debut in 2013-14, setting career highs with 16-29-45 in 75 games with Rockford (AHL)... Notched 23-40-63 in 65 games with London in 2012-13, helping club capture OHL championship (10-18-28 in 21 playoff games).

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 3 and grew up idolizing Jeremy Roenick.

#65: Markus Nutivaara (D) 6' 1", 191 lbs. / Jun 6, 1994 (23 years and 10 months)

MAHR-kuhs noo-tih-VAH-ruh GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Columbus’ seventh round pick, 189th overall, in the 2015 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 0 2nd NHL / 2nd CBJ Season Career Playoffs 3 1-1-2 3 0 Last Goal: APR 18, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (2) Last Assist: APR 18, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (2) Season 61 7-16-23 13 14 Career 127 9-21-30 20 20 Career vs. Opp 6 0-1-1 -2 2 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 0 14:26 2 1 +0 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted 2 shots, hit and blocked shot on 14:26 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 3 (MR: 0-2-2; 11/20 at BUF)... Finished 3rd among CBJ defensemen and set career highs in goals, assists and points... Had 4-1-5 in 7 games from 3/17-29... Skated in 100th career NHL game on 1/2 at DAL... Had 1-7-8 in 12 games from 10/30-11/24... Collected 1st career multi-assist/point game (0-2-2) on 10/30 vs. BOS.

Career: Tallied 1st NHL goal on 11/12/16 vs. STL... Made NHL debut on 10/13/16 vs. BOS... Skated for Kärpät in Finnish Elite League (Liiga) for 2nd- straight season, recording 6-16-22 in 50 games in 2015-16... Ranked 2nd among club d-men in goals (tied), assists and points (tied)... Skated in 35 games with Kärpät (Liiga) in 2014-15... Helped club capture Liiga championship… Suited up in 11 games for of , Finland’s second-tier professional league in 2013-14.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 4 and grew up idolizing Petteri Nummelin. #71: Nick Foligno (L) 6' 0", 202 lbs. / Oct 31, 1987 (30 years and 5 months)

NIHK foh-LEE-noh GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Ottawa’s first round pick, 28th overall, in the 2006 NHL Draft Playoffs 1 0-0-0 -1 2 Acquired: Rights acquired by Columbus from Ottawa in exchange for Marc Methot on Career Playoffs 26 4-6-10 -6 24 July 1, 2012 11th NHL / 6th CBJ Season Season 72 15-18-33 1 50 Last Goal: APR 28, 2014 vs PITTSBURGH (5) Career 768 169-231-400 -11 631 Last Assist: APR 16, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (2) Career vs. Opp 34 7-13-20 2 41 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 2 16:45 0 5 --1 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted 5 hits and 2 blocked shots on 16:45 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 6 (0-2-2; 3/20 at NYR)... Collected 400th career NHL point (on 2nd assist) on 3/20 at NYR... Notched 2-1-3 on 2/14 at TOR... Skated in 400th career CBJ game on 2/10 vs. NJD... Tallied 100th career CBJ goal on 12/14 vs. NYI.

Career: Collected 26-25-51 in 79 games, recording 25 goals/50 points for 2nd time in NHL career. in 2016-17, leading CBJ in PPG (11) and finishing 2nd in goals... Became 1st player in NHL history to win King Clancy Memorial Trophy and Mark Messier Leadership Award in same campaign... Named CBJ's 6th captain and 1st since 2011-12, in 2015... Collected career highs with 31-42-73 in 79 games, leading CBJ in goals, points, plus/minus (+16), PP goals (11) and multi-point games (17) in 2014-15.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 3 and grew up idolizing his father, Mike, and Peter Forsberg.

#77: Josh Anderson (R) 6' 3", 221 lbs. / May 7, 1994 (23 years and 11 months)

JAWSH AN-dur-suhn GP G-A-P +/- PIM Drafted: Columbus’ fourth round pick, 95th overall, in the 2012 NHL Draft. Playoffs 1 0-0-0 0 15 3rd NHL / 3rd CBJ Season Career Playoffs 6 1-1-2 2 17 Last Goal: APR 18, 2017 vs PITTSBURGH (2) Last Assist: APR 12, 2017 @ PITTSBURGH (5) Season 63 19-11-30 -1 42 Career 159 37-27-64 10 135 Career vs. Opp 11 0-0-0 -4 15 Playoff Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/- 0 0 0 15 3:59 0 1 +0 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH 4/12 vs WSH

Last Game: Posted a hit and 15 PIM on 3:59 TOI on 4/12 at WSH.

2017-18: Multi-point games: 3 (MR: 1-1-2; 12/18 at BOS)... Set career highs in goals, points and shots (188)... Missed 17-straight games with a knee injury from 3/1-4/3... Had 3-4-7 during career-best 5-game point streak from 11/22-12/1... Tied career high with three points (1-2-3) on 12/1 vs. ANA.

Career: Finished 2nd on CBJ in SH% (14.3) and 3rd in even strength goals (17) in 1st full NHL season in 2016-17... Collected 1-3-4 in 12 games with CBJ in 2015-16... Finished 2nd on Lake Erie (AHL) in goals with 18-21-39 in 58 games... Notched 7-5-12 in 15 playoff games on way to 2016 Calder Cup... Suited up for CBJ and SPR (AHL) in 1st pro season in 2014-15… Recorded career-high totals in goals (27) and points (52) with London (OHL) in 2013-14... Won 2nd-straight OHL title with Knights, posting 23-26-49 in 68 games.

Personal: Began playing hockey at the age of 18 months and grew up idolizing Rick Nash.