Category: Evgeny Kuznetsov
Bruins beat Capitals, move on to second round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
Tuukka RaskThe Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 on Sunday to close out their first-round series.
Read morePHR Mailbag: Player Safety, Compliance Buyouts, Kessel, Summer Shakeups, Predators, Flyers, Officiating
TSNTopics in this edition of the PHR Mailbag include the Department of Player Safety, compliance buyouts, Philadelphia’s offseason, and much more.
Read morePlay the black aces
Justin SchultzThe Capitals are desperate. They’re not just down 3-1 to the Boston Bruins; they’re getting thrashed on the ice, and they know it. So here’s one radical suggestion for an adjustment in Game Five: play […]
Read moreNHL News: Kuznetsov, Golden Knights, Kekalainen, and Player Signings
Evgeny KuznetsovKuznetsov has twice tested positive. Golden Knight had nine false positives. Blue Jackets extend Kekalainen. A few player signings.
Read moreNHL News: Kuznetsov, Golden Knights, Kekalainen, and Player Signings
Washington CapitalsKuznetsov has twice tested positive. Golden Knight had nine false positives. Blue Jackets extend Kekalainen. A few player signings.
Read moreCritical mishap leads to Bruins' win over Capitals in two overtimes
Michael RafflFor so much of Ilya Samsonov’s night, the 24-year-old goaltender had been stellar. But a critical miscommunication with defenseman Justin Schultz in the second overtime period Wednesday proved fatal for the Washington Capitals, nullifying all the preceding good. Samsonov gathered a loose puck behind...
Read moreCapitals' Samsonov, Kuznetsov return from COVID-19 protocols
Daniel CarrThe Washington Capitals will start a third different goaltender in their playoff series against the Boston Bruins when Ilya Samsonov steps into the crease Wednesday night. Samsonov had been out of the lineup since May 1 due to COVID-19 protocols.
Read moreT.J. Oshie has dutifully answered the Capitals' call as fill-in center
Boston BruinsIn an ideal setup, T.J. Oshie wouldn’t be playing center. He’s a winger by trade — and a good one at that — but the Washington Capitals have a hole, and Oshie is a do-it-all player who’s shown the aptitude to play anywhere across the forward line. That’s what coach ...
Read moreMarchand snipes OT winner, Bruins even series with Capitals in Game 2
Tuukka RaskBrad Marchand scored 39 seconds into overtime after teammate Taylor Hall tied the game late in regulation, and the Boston Bruins rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Monday night, tying the East Division first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Read moreLars Eller leaves game in second period with lower-body injury
Evgeny KuznetsovThe Capitals are already without Evgeny Kuznetsov and now they have lost one of their best two-way centermen due to injury. During the second period of Game Two, Lars Eller went down the tunnel with […]
Read moreNHL News: Rangers, Capitals, Senators, Hurricanes, Hartman and Arena Capacity
National Hockey LeagueRangers interview Gallant, hire Grier. Kuznetsov, Samsonov still in COVID protocol. Senators extend Zub.
Read moreAlex Ovechkin day-to-day with a lower-body injury
Ilya SamsonovWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir reported the news on Twitter. Ovechkin has a lower body injury and is day-to-day, per the #Caps. Team is scheduled […]
Read moreSports Interaction's Picks & Pucks: April 24
Kasperi KapanenIn an interesting twist, all five of these games are rematches from Thursday night. Playoff positions are on the line, as the teams jockey up and down the standings. Here are the NHL Odds at Sports Interaction. Enjoy the weekend.
Read moreCapitals beat Isles 1-0 in SO to reclaim sole East lead
Ondrej PalatUNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the deciding goal in a shootout, giving the Washington Capitals a 1-0 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night to reclaim sole possession of first place in the East Division. Ilya Samsonov stopped 26 shots through overtime for his second shutou...
Read moreKrejci, Bergeron, Marchand score 2 as Bruins beat Caps 6-3
National Hockey LeagueBOSTON (AP) - David Krejci, Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand each scored two goals and the Boston Bruins held off the Washington Capitals 6-3 in an at times heated matchup between the East rivals on Sunday. Marchand also had two assists for the Bruins, who won their fourth straight. Tuukka ...
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