Category: Ilya Samsonov
Ilya Samsonov to get second-straight start in net, Conor Sheary misses out against Penguins due to non-COVID illness
Conor ShearySaturday, the Washington Capitals kick off the first half of back-to-back afternoon games with a matchup against their forever rivals the Pittsburgh Penguins. According to Mike Vogel, former Pens player Conor Sheary did not make […]
Read moreCarlson helps Capitals top Lightning, gain in wild card
Alex OvechkinWASHINGTON -- John Carlson scored two power-play goals and had two assists in the Washington Capitals' 4-3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Capital One Arena on Wednesday.
Read moreCarlson helps Capitals top Lightning, gain in wild card
CapitalsWASHINGTON -- John Carlson scored two power-play goals and had two assists in the Washington Capitals' 4-3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Capital One Arena on Wednesday.
Read moreLive blog: Flagging Capitals take on 2x defending champion Lightning on Go Green Night
Ilya SamsonovThe Washington Capitals are back at home (where they’re 5-11 in their last 16 home games) and will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Go Green Night. The event is sponsored by the propane […]
Read moreIlya Samsonov to start against Lightning as Capitals ‘work through some things in the room’
Ilya SamsonovThe Washington Capitals are set to do battle with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night as the team looks to bounce back from two consecutive big losses on home ice. Head coach Peter Laviolette […]
Read moreOvi The Goalie nearly makes game-saving stop against Sabres
SabresAlex Ovechkin is the greatest goal-scorer in NHL history, but he also knows a thing or two about how to play between the pipes. Over the years, Ovechkin has put on goalie gear to the […]
Read moreOvechkin scores 41st, Capitals defeat Sabres in shootout
Washington CapitalsBUFFALO -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 41st goal of the season, then had the deciding goal in the shootout to help the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 win against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Friday. Ilya Samsonov made 20 saves for the Capitals (36-20-10), who won for the first time in three ga...
Read moreLive blog: Capitals going with 11F, 7D again against Sabres
Peter LavioletteAfter losing two straight games by a combined score of 8-4 this week, your Washington Capitals are back in action tonight against the Buffalo Sabres in the first half of a weekend back-to-back series. The […]
Read moreCaps beat Canes 4-3 in punishing, non-sludgey sludge game
Washington CapitalsThrough a haze of tree pollen on Friday night we watched the Washington Capitals play visitors to the Carolina Hurricanes. Both teams were coming off a back-to-back, so expectations were low. And yet we were […]
Read moreLive blog: Oshie out as Tired Capitals take on Tired Hurricanes in second game of back-to-back
Alex OvechkinMOAR hockey. The Washington Capitals are playing the Carolina Hurricanes 24 hours after destroying the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 on Thursday. Alex Ovechkin scored goal number 768 and Conor Sheary tallied a very early empty […]
Read moreMcDavid gives Oilers OT win against Capitals, spoils Backstrom milestone
Lars EllerEDMONTON -- Connor McDavid scored his 30th goal 3:27 into overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 win against the Washington Capitals at Rogers Place on Wednesday.
Read moreBackstrom scores 1,000th point in Capitals OT loss to Oilers
Lars EllerEDMONTON -- Connor McDavid scored his 30th goal 3:27 into overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 win against the Washington Capitals at Rogers Place on Wednesday. McDavid kept the puck on a 2-on-1 rush with Leon Draisaitl against center Lars Eller and beat Capitals goalie Ilya Samsonov with a lo...
Read moreSnapshots: Capitals, Comtois, UFA Extension Discussions
Ilya SamsonovWith the March 21st trade deadline approaching, and the Washington Capitals currently in the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, the organization is looking at different trade deadline scenarios. The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir shared his thoughts on the team’s deadline approach (subscri...
Read moreCapitals call up Axel Jonsson-Fjallby as possible longterm replacement for Carl Hagelin
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals recalled Axel Jonsson-Fjallby from the Hershey Bears and returned goaltender Zach Fucale to the AHL on Friday. Fucale was only with the team on an emergency loan basis due to an injury […]
Read moreCapitals recall Zach Fucale from Hershey
Toronto MaThe Washington Capitals have brought goaltender Zach Fucale back to their roster from the Hershey Bears. Fucale has made four appearances with the Capitals this season, amassing a 1-1-1 record with a 1.75 goals-against average […]
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