Category: Hendrix Lapierre
Hendrix Lapierre will be healthy scratch against Blues, Jakob Chychrun to return from injury
Mike SgarbossaHendrix Lapierre will not be in the Washington Capitals’ lineup against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. The 22-year-old center will be a healthy scratch for the third time this season. Mike Sgarbossa, recalled from the AHL’s Hershey Bears on Saturday afternoon, will replace Lapierre on the cl...
Read moreHendrix Lapierre back in Capitals lineup against Blue Jackets after being healthy scratched for two games
Spencer CarberyHendrix Lapierre will return to game action for the Washington Capitals on Saturday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 22-year-old center was healthy scratched by head coach Spencer Carbery for two games as part of a mental reset after Lapierre did not record a point through the season’s f...
Read moreSpencer Carbery benched his third line after they gave up multiple goals in 5-3 loss to Devils: ‘I was trying to help them’
DevilsWASHINGTON, DC — The Washington Capitals lost their home opener Saturday night, 5-3, to the New Jersey Devils. With six players making their debut with the Caps, the team faced growing pains against a Devils roster playing their fourth game of the regular season. However, some of the game’s biggest...
Read moreAndrew Cristall will play in Washington Capitals’ final preseason game against Boston Bruins
WashingtonThe Washington Capitals will square off with the Boston Bruins in their final preseason game on Saturday evening. Washington is slated to ice a predictable dress rehearsal lineup outside one skater. Andrew Cristall, the team’s 19-year-old prospect, has earned a last chance to impress head coach Spen...
Read moreMetropolitan Notes: Milano, Tsyplakov, Vesey
Tom GulittiCapitals head coach Spencer Carbery isn’t enthused with winger Sonny Milano’s performance thus far this preseason, calling his showing “just okay” (via NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti). Carbery added Milano has “the benefit of the doubt” as a veteran, but the 28-year-old’s standing in the lineup certainly see...
Read moreWashington Capitals announce roster for first preseason game against Philadelphia Flyers
Mike SgarbossaAfter just three days of Training Camp, the Washington Capitals will get their 2024 preseason underway on Sunday afternoon. Capital One Arena will host the Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers at 3 pm. Caps head coach Spencer Carbery will get his first look at his team behind the bench in his second sea...
Read moreTom Wilson, Ethan Bear, and Charlie Lindgren among recent arrivals at Capitals’ informal skates
Ivan MiroshnichenkoARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals welcomed more players to their informal skates as training camp looms just around the corner. Tom Wilson, Ethan Bear, and Charlie Lindgren have all hit the ice this week, rejoining the team at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Other recent arrivals include Hendrix Lap...
Read moreSpencer Carbery shares first thoughts on Capitals’ logjam at center: ‘McMichael can easily, seamlessly go on the wing’
Connor McMichaelThe Washington Capitals made several additions to their lineup this offseason, and none were more newsworthy than acquiring Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Los Angeles Kings. Washington, betting on a return to form for Dubois and cashing in on his low trade value due to his long-term contract, added to t...
Read moreOrganizations building for the future at 2024 NHL Draft
Dylan McIlrathThirty-two National Hockey League teams are preparing to take part in this weekend’s 2024 NHL Draft, and their top affiliates are ready and waiting for the next wave of young American Hockey League stars to begin their professional careers. In … Continue reading → The post Organizations building for...
Read moreHendrix Lapierre reflects on time in Hershey after likely departing as back-to-back champion: ‘It’s really special. I love these guys to death.’
Washington Capitals’Hendrix Lapierre, in all likelihood, wrapped up his final stint in the AHL on Monday night after accomplishing all he had left to achieve with the Hershey Bears. Lapierre, the Washington Capitals’ first-round draft selection in 2020, took home the AHL’s equivalent of the Conn Smythe Trophy, the Jack...
Read moreIt Bears repeating: Hershey wins Calder Cup again
BearsHERSHEY, Pa. (theahl.com) … For the second year in a row and the 13th time in their storied franchise history, the Hershey Bears are Calder Cup champions. The Bears completed their repeat performance with a 5-4 overtime victory over … Continue reading → The post It Bears repeating: Hershey wins Ca...
Read moreHendrix Lapierre named MVP of Calder Cup Playoffs, receives Jack A. Butterfield Trophy
Hershey BearsThe Hershey Bears repeated as Calder Cup champions on Monday night and a big reason why was because of their majorly talented, first-line centerman. Hendrix Lapierre recorded 22 points (7g, 15a) in the 20 games it took the Bears to reach the AHL’s mountaintop and claim the league’s top prize again....
Read moreHendrix Lapierre scores huge goal in Game 6 of Calder Cup Finals, furthers his AHL lead in playoff points
Hendrix LapierreHERSHEY, PA — Hendrix Lapierre is once again shining in the big moments. With the Calder Cup in the building, the Washington Capitals’ 2020 first-round pick came out flying in the first period of Game 6, scoring a goal and notching a primary assist. Lapierre’s early heroics gave the Bears a 2-1 lead...
Read moreBears take Game 4, 3-2
Hershey BearsPALM DESERT, Calif. (theahl.com) … The line of Hendrix Lapierre, Ethen Frank and Joe Snively provided the Hershey Bears with all of the offense they would need to even the Calder Cup Finals with a 3-2 win in Game 4 … Continue reading → The post Bears take Game 4, 3-2 first appeared on Pro Hockey New...
Read moreHershey Bears win Game 4 of Calder Cup Finals and tie championship series after first line provides offensive spark
Joe SnivelyThe Hershey Bears are right back in the running for this year’s Calder Cup as they bounced back from a poor showing in Game 3 to take down the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-2 in Game 4. The win was the first for a road team inside Acrisure Arena during this year’s playoffs. Hershey’s entire first
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