Category: Capitals
Elliotte Friedman: Capitals have discussed goaltending trade options and are bubble wrapping Nic Dowd before deadline
Brian MacLellanThe Washington Capitals seem to be preparing for quite a busy trade deadline as general manager Brian MacLellan revealed during his recent press conference that the team would like to repeat the strategy they implemented last year. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman is now reporting that several Capitals...
Read moreHow the breakup between Evgeny Kuznetsov and the Washington Capitals could go down
Evgeny KuznetsovAlthough it's clear Kuznetsov and the Capitals are heading in different directions, the precise way they'll separate is still unclear.
Read moreBeck Malenstyn appears in trade rumors for first time this season with deadline less than a week away
Brian MacLellanDays away from the trade deadline, more Washington Capitals players are showing up in trade rumors. This comes after general manager Brian MacLellan made it clear in a press conference on Saturday that the team would like to make some moves. The latest Capitals player to have their name pop up in le...
Read moreHershey Bears announce Evgeny Kuznetsov will take part in practice on Tuesday morning
Hershey BearsEvgeny Kuznetsov will officially take the ice as a member of the Hershey Bears on Tuesday morning. The Capitals’ AHL affiliate announced the news on social media a day after the Russian centerman cleared NHL waivers and was assigned to Hershey. NEWS: Forward Evgeny Kuznetsov is joining the Bears aft...
Read moreCapitals Reassign Pierrick Dube
CapsThe Capitals have returned winger Pierrick Dube to the AHL’s Hershey Bears, per a team release issued Monday. The 23-year-old’s first NHL call-up ends after three games played over the last two weeks. An undrafted free agent signed by the Caps last summer, Dubé has exploded to lead the league-domina...
Read moreFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 21
CapitalsCam Robinson is back to provide you with a host of waiver wire options to help jumpstart your fantasy playoff...
Read moreCoyotes damage Caps’ chase in the East
CoyotesIn Washington, DC, the Capitals are in need of wins and two points on every match. On Sunday, they coughed up a golden opportunity to to add to their ladder standings with the struggling Arizona Coyotes in town. Instead, the … Continue reading → The post Coyotes damage Caps’ chase in the East first...
Read moreCapitals leaving it up to Ryan Leonard for when he wants to turn pro: ‘It’ll be in his hands. We’ll accommodate his wishes.’
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals drafted Ryan Leonard with the eighth overall selection in the 2023 NHL Draft out of the US National Development Team Program. Leonard committed to play at Boston College in the NCAA back in 2021 and kicked off his freshman year with the school this season. Through 32 college...
Read moreBrian MacLellan on TJ Oshie’s injury: ‘I would anticipate that he’s coming back’ this season
Tampa Bay LightningTJ Oshie suffered a scary-looking non-contact injury against the Tampa Bay Lightning on February 22. As he tried to make a pass to a teammate on his backhand, Oshie crumpled to the ice, doubled over in pain. Oshie has since been diagnosed with an upper-body injury and is out week-to-week. “I had con...
Read moreBrian MacLellan says Capitals looking to repeat trade deadline strategy of last season: ‘That would be ideal’
Brian MacLellanWashington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan held a surprise press conference on Saturday afternoon less than a week ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline. MacLellan addressed the Capitals putting star center Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers as well as the team’s strategy heading into what could poten...
Read moreCapitals plan to send Evgeny Kuznetsov to AHL’s Hershey Bears if center clears waivers
Hershey BearsThe Washington Capitals waived long-time center Evgeny Kuznetsov on Saturday afternoon. The move sparked several questions, including what the plan would be for Kuznetsov should he clear waivers on Sunday. Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan met with the media just minutes after the news was an...
Read moreFlyers Let Lead Slip Away in 5-2 Loss to Capitals
OrangeThe Philadelphia Flyers lost a huge game for the Metropolitan Division playoff race to the Washington Capitals 5-2 after starting off hot with a 2-0 lead after the first period.…
Read moreCapitals send a message with 5-2 win over Flyers: ‘You want to show management that we want to be in the playoffs’
Washington CapitalsFriday night’s matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers nearly sealed the fate of this year’s Washington Capitals. Six points behind the Flyers for a playoff spot, the team knew that a loss would all but doom any hopes (however slim) of clawing into the postseason. Losing would also firmly solidify t...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s record for most career goals scored in March
CapitalsAlex Ovechkin just broke another one of Wayne Gretzky’s records — thought it’s admittedly an obscure stat. According to NHL PR, Ovechkin’s 839th career goal, coming in the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers, was the 145th career goal the Capitals captain has scored in the month of March....
Read moreLive blog: Capitals take on Flyers in ‘their biggest game to date’
Washington CapitalsDays after an 8-3 shellacking from Detroit, the Washington Capitals are back in what is being presented as an important matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. “It’s their biggest game to date,” Monumental Sports Network’s Joe Beninati said in the telecast’s opening package. I personally don’t have...
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