To start the year, one of the predominant questions—particularly after Nicklas Backstrom was pronounced out to start the year—was which rookie would be inserted into the lineup: Connor McMichael or Hendrix Lapierre.
Although the Caps started the year with Lapierre in the lineup, McMichael quickly found himself as a regular in the lineup after Lapierre played just 7:26 at even strength against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
That said, how’s McMichael been doing? Well, he sure doesn’t look out of place, particularly compared to Lapierre when looking from an advanced statistical perspective:
Capitals Skaters in Goals & Expected Goals 5v5
| Connor McMichael | 42. |