Category: Matthew Phillips
Capitals recall Matthew Phillips as Tom Wilson faces lengthy suspension
Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Washington Capitals recalled Matthew Phillips this morning from the American Hockey League. Since returning to the organization due to a wire claim, Phillips has scored three points (1g, 2a) with the Hershey Bears. He previously played 30 games in the NHL with the Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguin...
Read moreCapitals reclaim Matthew Phillips after Penguins place him on waivers
Calgary FlamesMatthew Phillips is back with the Washington Capitals. Phillips, who was waived by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday, was reclaimed by the Capitals on Tuesday after he was initially plucked off of waivers by the Pens in mid-February. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report the news. He...
Read moreMatthew Phillips calls experience with Penguins ‘pretty crazy’, now skating on second line with Evgeni Malkin
PittsburghThe Washington Capitals placed forward Matthew Phillips on waivers on February 15, and just under 24 hours later, the Pittsburgh Penguins added the 25-year-old to their roster. Since then, he has skated with some of Pittsburgh’s best both past and present. Phillips laced up in the black and yellow f...
Read moreHow the Pittsburgh Penguins’ waiver claim of Matthew Phillips hurts the Hershey Bears
Jake GuentzelThe Pittsburgh Penguins claimed forward Matthew Phillips off of waivers from the Washington Capitals on Friday. Not only did they spite their arch-rivals by stripping them of an asset for free, they likely hurt the Capitals’ AHL affiliate in the process. A true lose-lose situation. With three Pittsb...
Read moreMatthew Phillips claimed by Pittsburgh Penguins on waivers
Elliotte FriedmanMatthew Phillips is now a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Phillips, who was waived by the Capitals on Thursday, was claimed by the Penguins before Friday’s 2 pm deadline. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report the news. PIT claims Phillips from WASH — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNI...
Read moreCapitals place Matthew Phillips on waivers
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals placed forward Matthew Phillips on waivers Thursday. Phillips will be free to be claimed by any team over the next 24 hours. If he’s not, he can be sent to the AHL’s Hershey Bears. The news was first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. No other players from around the...
Read moreLive blog: Capitals try to end losing streak against Panthers
Ethan BearThe Washington Capitals, fresh off a 5-2 blowout loss to the Montreal Canadiens, are in Sunrise to take on the Florida Panthers. The Panthers will be another difficult task as the 2023 Eastern Conference Champions are 31-15-4 on the season — sixth best in the NHL. With the Capitals losers of five st...
Read moreIvan Miroshnichenko will be healthy scratched in favor of Matthew Phillips against Islanders
Spencer CarberyThe Washington Capitals will wrap up their season series with the New York Islanders on Friday night. The Capitals, 2-1 against the Isles so far during the 2023-24 campaign, held an optional morning skate to […]
Read moreLive blog: Capitals take on Lightning in final game before Christmas break
Connor McMichaelThe Washington Capitals are back on the ice and we don’t have an Alex Ovechkin goalless streak to overly-focus on. Tonight the Capitals will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning who are nearly unbeatable at […]
Read moreCapitals return Mike Sgarbossa to AHL’s Hershey Bears
Mike SgarbossaThe Washington Capitals sent veteran forward Mike Sgarbossa back to the Hershey Bears, Friday afternoon. Sgarbossa was originally recalled by the Capitals ahead of Thursday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets after center Connor McMichael […]
Read moreConnor McMichael will not play against New York Islanders
Matthew PhillipsThe Washington Capitals have made some last-minute lineup changes Wednesday night before taking on the New York Islanders. Just before warmups, the Capitals announced that forward Connor McMichael would not be taking part in the […]
Read moreTJ Oshie will not play in game against Carolina Hurricanes
TJ OshieThe Washington Capitals will take on the Carolina Hurricanes in the back half of a back-to-back on Sunday night and they’ll do so without veteran forward TJ Oshie. The Capitals announced the news just before […]
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov to return to Capitals’ lineup against Predators
Matthew PhillipsThe Washington Capitals will continue their four-game road trip with a visit to Music City on Saturday night. The Nashville Predators will play host and see Evgeny Kuznetov back in the Capitals’ lineup after he […]
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov will not play in game against Philadelphia Flyers
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals will take on the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night and will be without center Evgeny Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov is coming back out of the lineup for the third time this season due to […]
Read moreLive blog: Capitals take on Blackhawks and Connor Bedard
Matthew PhillipsTwenty-four hours after shutting out the Metro-leading Rangers, the Washington Capitals are back on the ice to take on the Chicago Blackhawks in the Windy City. Darcy Kumper, who at the moment is the team’s […]
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