WASHINGTON — Ryan Carpenter no longer has the distinction of being the lone goal-less Golden Knight regular on the roster.
The forward got his first of the season and third of his NHL career in the first period Sunday in the Knights’ 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals.
“The monkey’s off the back,” said Carpenter, who also had an assist on Alex Tuch’s game-winner. “But it’s just nice we got a win and to be part of it.”
Carpenter has appeared in just 22 games and has shuttled between the third and fourth lines, so he doesn’t get a lot of opportunities.