McMichael registered an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael had scored seven goals over his last seven games with nary an assist in that span. The 23-year-old turned provider by setting up Rasmus Sandin's first-period tally. McMichael is up to eight goals, six helpers, 41 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 13 contests as he continues to excel in a second-line role.

McMichael scored a goal on a game-high six shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael has seven goals over his last seven games, though he doesn't have an assist in that span. The 23-year-old forward is enjoying a breakout campaign on the Capitals' second line, racking up 13 points, 39 shots on net and a plus-7 rating over 12 contests. He's also featured regularly on the power play, though he has yet to earn a point in that situation. While his production is mostly limited to points and shots, he's doing well enough in both to help in most fantasy formats.

McMichael tallied two goals and four shots during Saturday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael has been on a tear to start the season and is now the team leader with seven goals. He also ranks third on the club in points (12) behind Dylan Strome and Alex Ovechkin. The 23-year-old McMichael is breaking out in 2024-25 and should be picked up in just about any format. He could be a superb long-term fantasy addition if his hot streak continues.

McMichael scored a goal on five shots and had two PIM in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

A rebound of a Trevor van Riemsdyk shot caromed to McMichael, who went skate to stick and put the game-winner behind Cayden Primeau. For the sizzling McMichael, it was his fifth goal of the season, all coming in the last six contests. The second-line winger has 10 points through his first nine outings.

McMichael scored a goal on 10 shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael alone had over half as many shots as the Rangers had as a team. The 23-year-old had racked up 12 shots over his first seven outings, so this is likely a bit of an anomaly, but it was impressive nonetheless. McMichael is setting the stage for a breakout campaign with four goals, five assists, 22 shots and a plus-8 rating through eight contests this season. He's done that from a second-line role at even strength while also playing on both sides of special teams.

McMichael scored a pair of goals and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael scored both goals in a span of 3:12 in the second period, with his second tally holding up as the game-winner. This was McMichael's third straight multi-point effort. The 23-year-old forward has three goals, five assists, 12 shots on net and a plus-7 rating over six appearances. As long as he can maintain his top-six role, the first-round pick from 2019 could be poised for a breakout campaign.

McMichael registered two assists during Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael has consecutive multi-point games and managed a goal and six points in his first five outings to start the 2024-25 season. The 23-year-old is breaking out on Washington's second line alongside Pierre-Luc Dubois and Tom Wilson, and McMichael should be rostered in all formats as long as his hot streak continues.

McMichael recorded a goal and an assist in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael found the back of the net for the first time this season, but an area in which he's been standing out is the playmaking department, with three assists across his first four contests. McMichael recorded a career-high 33 points in 80 regular-season appearances for the Capitals in 2023-24. While the season is still in its early stages, he could be in line to surpass those numbers if he stays healthy, as he's featuring regularly in a top-six role.

McMichael tallied an assist and fired two shots during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael fed Tom Wilson on Washington's opening goal less than a minute into the second period. The 23-year-old winger is settling well on the second line with two assists in three games to start the season and could be in for a breakout campaign if he can stay locked in as a top-six forward.

McMichael tallied an assist and added three shots during Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael found Tom Wilson in the slot for Washington's third goal, but it was not enough to get the Capitals a win in their home opener. The 23-year-old appears to be locked into a top-six role alongside Pierre-Luc Dubois and Wilson and will get every opportunity to top the 18 goals and 33 points he notched in the 2023-24 regular season.