Category: Darcy Kuemper
Caps beat Rangers 4-0 for big division win
Marcus JohanssonThe Washington Capitals finally played their first game of the season against the New York Rangers and earned a very impactful regulation win. Marcus Johansson opened up scoring with a power-play goal, cleaning up a […]
Read moreCharlie Lindgren to return to starter’s net against Jets in second game of back-to-back
CapsWashington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette announced earlier this week that the Capitals’ two back-to-back games on Thursday and Friday would be split in the crease by Darcy Kuemper and Charlie Lindgren. Kuemper got the […]
Read moreDarcy Kuemper to start against Senators after missing eight games with upper-body injury
Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette announced during his pregame media session on Thursday that goaltender Darcy Kuemper will be the Caps’ starter against the Ottawa Senators. Kuemper has not started a game since being […]
Read moreWashington Capitals Activate Darcy Kuemper
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals activated goalie Darcy Kuemper off injured reserve Monday afternoon, according to a team release. In corresponding transactions, they also returned netminders Zachary Fucale and Hunter Shepard to the AHL’s Hershey Bears. Washington’s been without Kuemper since December 3, whe...
Read moreWashington Capitals Recall Zachary Fucale
Hunter Shepard5:31 pm: According to Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic, Shephard has been ruled out of tonight’s game with an upper-body injury, necessitating the Fucale recall. 4:25 pm: The Washington Capitals announced late this afternoon that they’ve recalled goaltender Zachary Fucale from the Hershey Bears, thei...
Read moreDarcy Kuemper wants to bring back the dinosaurs 🦖🦕
Charlie LindgrenCharlie Lindgren apparently stated earlier in the season that he and Darcy Kuemper are two of the more normal goalies in the league. Those are already bold words coming from a guy who has a […]
Read moreCharlie Lindgren’s been so good lately he won First Star of the Week over Tage Thompson who had a five-goal game
Capitals’Charlie Lindgren (and his mustache from the Industrial Revolution) just received one of the biggest honors of his career. The Capitals’ backup goaltender was named the NHL’s First Star of the Week for the week […]
Read moreWashington Capitals Place Alexeyev, Kuemper On IR; Recall Johansen, McIlrath
Darcy Kuemper11:28 am: According to NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti, the Capitals have indeed made those corresponding moves. Alexeyev, as well as goaltender Darcy Kuemper, have both been placed on IR. Kuemper’s IR placement shouldn’t come as too much of a concern, as it is retroactive to December 3rd, meaning he could co...
Read moreLineup picks, matchups, start or sit advice for Monday
Darcy KuemperYour essential guide to the top fantasy hockey player picks and NHL matchups for Monday, December 5.
Read moreDarcy Kuemper leaves Flames game after being elbowed in the head
AthleticThe Washington Capitals lost Martin Fehervary in the second period to injury. They will also finish the game without starting goaltender Darcy Kuemper. Kuemper was elbowed in the head by Tyler Toffoli as the Flames […]
Read moreWatch Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov struggle to spell Darcy Kuemper’s last name
Alex OvechkinThe Washington Capitals signed Darcy Kuemper over the offseason to a five-year, $26.25 million contract to be the team’s starting netminder through the end of Alex Ovechkin’s career. Kuemper was coming off winning the Stanley […]
Read moreCaps drop Canucks, 5-1
Peter LavioletteIn Vancouver, Alex Ovechkin scored twice in the first period on Tuesday to help the Washington Capitals beat the Canucks, 5-1. “He was really good in the first and I thought we were really good in the first so it … Continue reading → The post Caps drop Canucks, 5-1 first appeared on Pro Hockey News.
Read moreKuemper makes 32 saves, Capitals shut out Flames
Alex OvechkinWASHINGTON - Darcy Kuemper made 32 saves, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Calgary Flames 3-0 at Capital One Arena on Friday. Oshie had a goal and an assist, and Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alex Ovechkin scored for the Capitals (9-10-3), who have won two in a row for the first time since Oct. 22-2...
Read moreOvechkin scores in overtime to send Flyers to eighth straight loss
Washington CapitalsPhoto by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The Flyers again couldn’t hold a late lead in regulation and paid the price with an overtime defeat at the hands of their division rivals. Alex Ovechkin scored his 790th career NHL goal as the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyer...
Read moreBe gone losing streak and may you never return: Capitals beat Flyers 3-2 (OT)
Morgan FrostThe Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers entered Wednesday night’s action both looking to snap extended losing streaks. Only one could be washed away though. Morgan Frost sent a weak shot on Darcy Kuemper that the […]
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