Category: Lars Eller
Capitals searching for answers after Game 4 loss to Bruins
Nicklas BackstromThe Washington Capitals have to find some answers quickly to avoid another early exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs following a 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup First Round at TD Garden in Boston on Friday.
Read moreBruins push Capitals to brink with Game 4 win
Tuukka RaskBOSTON -- The Boston Bruins scored twice in the first 1:03 of the third period of a 4-1 win against the Washington Capitals in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup First Round at TD Garden on Friday.
Read moreBruins push Capitals to brink with Game 4 win
Jake DeBruskBOSTON -- The Boston Bruins scored twice in the first 1:03 of the third period for a 4-1 win against the Washington Capitals in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup First Round at TD Garden on Friday.David Pastrnak had a goal and an assist, and Charlie McAvoy had three assists for Boston, which is the No."Yeah...
Read moreCritical mishap leads to Bruins' win over Capitals in two overtimes
Craig SmithFor 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
Boston BruinsThe 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
Peter LavioletteIn 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
Patrice BergeronBrad 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
Lars EllerThe 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 moreKrejci, Bergeron, Marchand score 2 as Bruins beat Caps 6-3
Alexander OvechkinBOSTON (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 ...
Read moreCapitals score eight in win against Bruins
Lars EllerBOSTON -- The Washington Capitals scored the first six goals in an 8-1 win against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Sunday.
Read moreCaps roll 8-1 in Chara's 1st game in front of Bruins fans
Nic DowdBOSTON (AP) - T.J. Oshie scored one of his two goals in Washington's three-goal first-period and former Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara played his first game in front of Boston’s fans in the Capitals’ 8-1 victory Sunday night. Conor Sheary and Lars Eller each also scored twice, and Tom Wilson and ...
Read moreCapitals score eight in win against Bruins
T. J. OshieOshie scored a power-play goal to give Washington a 1-0 lead at 7:33 of the first period, and Eller scored 16 seconds later to make it 2-0.Craig Smith scored a power-play goal to make it 6-1 at 3:00 of the third period, but Oshie responded with his second at 10:13 to make it 7-1.
Read moreKnights' Fleury ties Belfour for 4th on NHL wins list
Ed BelfourLAS VEGAS (AP) - Marc-Andre Fleury tied Ed Belfour for fourth in NHL history with 484 wins, making 14 saves in the Vegas Golden Knights' 1-0 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday. Fleury also moved into a tie for 15th with Patrick Roy with 66 shutouts. He snapped a ...
Read moreOvechkin scores No. 727, Capitals hold off Sabres
Evgeny KuznetsovBUFFALO -- Alex Ovechkin scored to help the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 win against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Friday.
Read moreOvechkin scores No. 727, Capitals hold off Sabres
Alexander OvechkinBUFFALO -- Alex Ovechkin scored to help the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 win against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Friday.Justin Schultz had a goal and two assists, Brenden Dillon had a goal and an assist, and Lars Eller had two assists for the Capitals (26-11-4).Dillon's slap shot from th...
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