Hockey Players who Played for Oilers and Capitals
My guess is you’ve searched this page out because you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
If I’m right, that also means that today’s grid is asking for players who have played for both the Edmonton Oilers and the Washington Capitals.
And, I’m also guessing that you’re a little stuck on this particular square and you’re looking for a little help to keep your grid immaculate. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, I’m here to help.
I’ve already done the research and have put together a list of well-known stars along with some more “under-the-radar” players that could land you a low rarity score.
Mike Green
Mike Green was selected 29th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2004 NHL Draft. Green’s early years were marked by his scoring ability, earning him a reputation as one of the premier offensive defensemen in the league. He twice won the NHL’s hardest shot competition, showcasing his shooting ability that was a hallmark of his career.
After a productive period with the Capitals, which included a historic 2008-2009 season where he scored 31 goals, a record for a defenseman in a single season, he moved to the Detroit Red Wings in 2015.
Later in his career, he had a brief stint with the Edmonton Oilers before announcing his retirement in 2020. Over his career, Green was named to two NHL First All-Star Teams and played in two NHL All-Star Games, illustrating a career marked by individual accolades and a reputation for being a high-scoring defenseman.
Green Key Stats
- 50+ Assist Season (Capitals)
Connor Brown
Connor Brown, a right winger, currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers. Brown was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the sixth round, 156th overall, in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He made his full-time NHL debut with the Maple Leafs in the 2016–17 season and remained with the team for two more years before being traded to the Ottawa Senators.
With the Senators, he set the franchise record for consecutive games with a goal, scoring in seven straight games in 2021. After three seasons with the Senators, Brown was traded to the Washington Capitals in 2022, but his tenure was cut short due to an injury.
He then signed a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers for the 2023–24 season. As of now, his NHL career totals include 448 games played, with 90 goals, 126 assists, and 216 points.
Anson Carter
Anson Carter is a former Canadian right winger. He was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, 220th overall in the 10th round. Carter started his pro career in the 1996–97 season, initially playing for the Washington Capitals and their AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates, before being traded to the Boston Bruins in 1997.
Carter’s 10-year career included stops at 8 different teams. After several seasons with the Bruins, he was traded to the Edmonton Oilers, where he recorded career-highs in assists and points during his second season.
He was then traded to the New York Rangers in 2003, followed by a brief return to the Capitals and a subsequent trade to the LA Kings in 2004. In 2005, Carter signed with the Vancouver Canucks, leading the team in goals and earning the Canucks’ Most Exciting Player Award. He later played for the Blue Jackets and the Hurricanes.
