Category: Ilya Samsonov
Jenner's late goal gives Blue Jackets win against Capitals
Ilya SamsonovWASHINGTON -- Boone Jenner scored with 45 seconds remaining in the third period, helping the Columbus Blue Jackets recover for a 5-4 win against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.Patrik Laine had two goals and an assist, Adam Boqvist had a goal and an assist, and Trey Fix-Wolan...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin misses first practice back from All-Star Break, will not play against Canadiens on Thursday
CapsThe Washington Capitals held an optional, afternoon practice on Monday. It was their first time hitting the ice as a team since the All-Star Break concluded. According to NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti, notably missing from the […]
Read moreCapitals recall Pheonix Copley from Hershey
Hershey BearsThe Washington Capitals have brought goaltender Pheonix Copley back to their roster from the Hershey Bears. Last Wednesday, Copley saw his first NHL action since the 2018-19 season when he relieved Ilya Samsonov against the […]
Read moreCapitals send Pheonix Copley and Lucas Johansen back to Hershey as NHL taxi squads end
Pheonix CopleyThe Washington Capitals sent goaltender Pheonix Copley and defenseman Lucas Johansen back down to the AHL’s Hershey Bears on Thursday. The moves come as the NHL will disband its taxi squads league-wide after the NHL […]
Read moreCapitals place Pheonix Copley on Taxi Squad after Vitek Vanecek suffers injury against Penguins
PenguinsThe Washington Capitals’ got incredible goaltending in their 4-3 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, but not from their initial starter. Vitek Vanecek left the game early in the first period with an upper-body injury […]
Read moreOrlov, Samsonov help Capitals hand Penguins fourth loss in row
Sidney CrosbyPITTSBURGH -- Dmitry Orlov scored his second of the game with 43 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday.
Read moreDmitry Orlov speeds past ‘cheating’ Sidney Crosby on overtime game-winner
CapsThe Washington Capitals defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Tuesday. Despite being out-shot, out-attempted, and generally out-played, the Caps found a way to win. The Capitals scored several clutch goals while also getting marvelous goaltending […]
Read moreVanecek leaves game for Capitals in first period against Penguins
Pittsburgh PenguinsPITTSBURGH -- Vitek Vanecek left with an upper-body injury in the first period for the Washington Capitals against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday.
Read moreVanecek leaves game for Capitals in first period against Penguins
Ilya SamsonovPITTSBURGH -- Vitek Vanecek left with an upper-body injury in the first period for the Washington Capitals against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday.Vanecek remained in the game, allowed a power-play goal to Evgeni Malkin at 6:26, and was replaced by Ilya Samsonov at 6:43."We'll...
Read moreOrlov, Samsonov help Capitals hand Penguins fourth loss in row
Pittsburgh PenguinsPITTSBURGH -- Dmitry Orlov scored his second of the game with 43 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday.The defenseman scored on a wrist shot from the slot.Nic Dowd gave the Capitals a 1-0 lead with a sho...
Read moreVanecek leaves game for Capitals in first period against Penguins
Kasperi KapanenPITTSBURGH -- Vitek Vanecek left with an upper-body injury in the first period for the Washington Capitals against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday.
Read moreLive blog: Capitals take on Sharks as Ilya Samsonov returns to the net
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are taking on the San Jose Sharks. The big news out of the morning skate was that Connor McMichael would sit in favor of Daniel Sprong. (And boy, the reaction in our […]
Read moreReport: Chicago Blackhawks willing to listen to offers for Marc Andre-Fleury
Ilya SamsonovThe Washington Capitals are in their second season experimenting with goaltenders Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek. While both goalies have shown flashes of brilliance, neither has taken the reigns and consistently proven they can be […]
Read moreOld Capitals still contending for Stanley Cup
Nicklas BackstromARLINGTON — Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are going gray gracefully with an eye on winning the big silver trophy one more time. More than three years removed from hoisting the Stanley Cup, the Capitals are once again of the NHL's oldest teams. Players think that's a good thing, ...
Read moreIlya Samsonov debuts new mask design featuring Reverse Retro Screaming Eagle
Ilya SamsonovThe Capitals’ Reverse Retro jerseys were a hit with fans last season. The alternate sweaters were the top-selling jerseys in the NHL in the first week of their release, and even NHL players across the […]
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