In a notable NHL game, Pierrick Dubé made his debut for the Capitals, becoming the third French-born player to do so, amidst a game that also marked Alex Ovechkin's 1,400th career game. The Capitals were aiming for their fourth consecutive win despite facing mounting injuries. Dubé's debut was highly anticipated, with expectations for him to showcase his speed and shooting abilities. He played alongside Beck Malenstyn and Aliaksei Protas, as confirmed by Coach Spencer Carbery. Ovechkin's milestone places him as the 41st player in NHL history to reach 1,400 games. Dubé's ice time in his debut was limited to 6 shifts for a total of 4:33, with minimal participation in the latter stages of the game and none in overtime.
Pierrick Dube played 6 shifts for 4:33 in his NHL debut. Only one shift in final 29:56 of regulation and none in OT.
Congratulation to @Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin for reaching the 1,400-game milestone. 🎉 #NHLStats: https://t.co/PlS7gDxjrg https://t.co/JhdNKBZiHJ
THE GREAT 8 REACHES 1,400 GAMES PLAYED! 🙌 Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin becomes the 41st player in NHL history to reach the milestone. https://t.co/CxhqyioSP7
#ALLCAPS prospect Pierrick Dube will make his NHL debut tonight at FLA on a line with Beck Malenstyn and Aliaksei Protas, Coach Spencer Carbery told reporters.
SKATE SHAVINGS — News and Notes from #Caps’ Morning Skate — Ovechkin reaches 1,400 games, Dube debuts, Caps seek fourth straight win, more: https://t.co/1ZjgwyINYz
Pierrick Dubé will become the third French-born player to lace 'em up for the Capitals when he makes his NHL debut tonight. I caught up with him and countrymate and #ALLCAPS prospect Antoine Keller to discuss how they're helping grow the game in France. https://t.co/quZFX0DkHx
"He's got good speed, he can shoot the puck, go out there and compete... he's earned this." The Capitals will see Pierrick Dubé make his NHL debut tonight against the Panthers. Here's where he'll start, expectations and what Spencer Carbery wants to see: https://t.co/HNraWhiBOq
Pierrick Dubé makes his NHL debut, Alex Ovechkin plays in career game No. 1,400 and the Capitals look to keep the momentum going amid mounting injuries against the Panthers. Here's what to know before puck drop, including expected lines, notes & more: https://t.co/3banJmpsGc