Category: Darcy Kuemper
Capitals recall Hunter Shepard from Hershey Bears after Darcy Kuemper injury scare
Hershey BearsThe Washington Capitals announced that they recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from the Hershey Bears on Thursday afternoon. Shepard arrives on an emergency loan basis after backup netminder Darcy Kuemper left Wednesday’s practice early in pain after appearing to tweak something in his back. The 28-...
Read moreDarcy Kuemper leaves Capitals practice early due to injury concern
Carolina HurricanesThe Washington Capitals got right back on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday after flying back home from a blowout loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The team held an optional skate before they’re set for a crucial set of back-to-back games against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurrica...
Read moreSpencer Carbery explains decision to pull Charlie Lindgren against Buffalo Sabres
Spencer CarberyThe Washington Capitals dropped their third-straight game Tuesday night, falling to the Buffalo Sabres in a 6-2 blowout loss. After Alex Tuch netted Buffalo’s sixth goal of the game, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery opted to pull his goaltender for just the fourth time this season, swapping out C...
Read moreSeveral Capitals players get on the ice despite receiving day off from Spencer Carbery
Tarik El-BashirThe Washington Capitals jetted their way up to Toronto on Wednesday before their matchup with the Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Before they did so, a handful of the team got in some work with skills coach Kenny McCudden despite being given the day off by head coach Spencer Carbery. Per Monumental S...
Read moreCaps, Canes, Chaos: Caps win 7-6 in the shootout
Sonny MilanoOn Friday night, the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes played a high-octane, high-tension, high-scoring game of chaos-hockey that everyone enjoyed except goalies. Sebastian Aho scored his and the game’s first goal of the night after drawing Darcy Kuemper out from his crease. Sonny Milano r...
Read moreLive blog: Capitals take on Oilers in Edmonton
Darcy KuemperThe last time the Washington Capitals took on the Edmonton Oilers, they got blanked 5-0 at Capital One Arena with Connor McDavid exploding for four points. So one would assume, tonight’s game is nothing but up from there. The Capitals are getting three regulars back in the lineup — Tom Wilson, Nic D...
Read moreHunter Shepard sent back to Hershey Bears with Darcy Kuemper healthy enough to back up against Blackhawks
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals announced late afternoon on Saturday that they have sent goaltender Hunter Shepard back to the AHL’s Hershey Bears. Shepard was up with the team after being an emergency recall before the Capitals’ 6-0 defeat of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. Darcy Kuemper was una...
Read moreCapitals recall Hunter Shepard from Hershey Bears with Darcy Kuemper sick
Hunter ShepardThe Washington Capitals announced that they recalled Hunter Shepard from the Hershey Bears on Thursday afternoon. Shepard was needed on the NHL roster due to Darcy Kuemper being sick this morning. NEWS | The Capitals have recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from the Hershey Bears. https://t.co/IrVJ8Y...
Read moreInterest in Charlie Lindgren reportedly high ahead of trade deadline but Capitals’ asking price significant
Washington CapitalsThe NHL’s trade deadline is less than two weeks away. The Washington Capitals appear to be making a late push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Despite that, some of the team’s key players are still being talked about in terms of trade interest from other NHL clubs. The latest name on th...
Read moreThere will be no season-series sweep for you this year, Montreal: Capitals beat Canadiens 4-3
Darcy KuemperThe Washington Capitals traveled up to Quebec to try and stave off a season-series sweep from the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. These two teams seem to always have fun games against each other and the Bell Centre is the best arena in the league when it comes to atmosphere. Anthony Mantha ope...
Read moreSpencer Carbery on Connor McMichael’s game-losing turnover in overtime: ‘He’ll learn from it. That’s the bottom line.’
John CarlsonThe Washington Capitals fell in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 after playing a sensational game from start until almost the finish. The Canucks capitalized on a brutal turnover by Connor McMichael with 4.8 seconds remaining in overtime. JT Miller intercepted McMichael’s pass intended for John...
Read moreLive blog: Capitals try to end losing streak against Panthers
Florida PanthersThe Washington Capitals, fresh off a 5-2 blowout loss to the Montreal Canadiens, are in Sunrise to take on the Florida Panthers. The Panthers will be another difficult task as the 2023 Eastern Conference Champions are 31-15-4 on the season — sixth best in the NHL. With the Capitals losers of five st...
Read moreCaps beat Ducks 2-0 thanks to Darcy Kuemper’s shutout
Tom WilsonThe Washington Capitals played a calm and sedate hour of hockey against the Anaheim Ducks. It went well in the end, so who’s going to complain? (I’m going to complain, but that’s my job, and I’ll keep it brief.) Ethan Bear scored his first goal as a Cap, making good on Oshie’s rebound. Tom Wilson
Read moreLive blog: Capitals vs Penguins, Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby’s 67th game against each other
Alex AlexeyevHappy New Year’s, folks. Welcome to our first live blog of 2024. The Capitals, who have lost their four-straight games, will try to get back to their winning ways against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s the […]
Read moreLive blog: The Capitals, featuring a Hunter and a Bear, take on Predators
Evgeny KuznetsovThe Washington Capitals have been outscored a combined 10-2 since returning from their Christmas break. Now, they will look to get back on track against the Nashville Predators, who handled them 3-1 at Bridgestone Arena […]
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