Category: Samantha Pell
Capitals' Ovechkin to miss second consecutive game Thursday vs. Islanders
New York IslandersWatch as Alex Ovechkin misses the breakaway shot and goes down awkwardly into the boards, forcing him to leave the game in the third period against the Maple Leafs. Ovechkin did practise on Thursday, and Laviolette said he moved well, but added his status for Friday night's final game of the regular...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin Leaves Game With Upper-Body Injury
Samantha PellAccording to Samantha Pell of the Washington Post, Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin left tonight’s game with an upper-body injury and will not return to the game (link). The injury happened early in the third period when Ovechkin found himself on a breakaway, but was tripped up by Toronto M...
Read moreJoe Snively takes the ice at Capitals morning skate before Leafs game in non-contact jersey
Samantha PellSunday, the Washington Capitals hit the ice for their morning skate before taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Caps are back home after five straight on the road saw them go 3-1-1. A welcome […]
Read moreConor Sheary misses practice with non-COVID illness, Garnet Hathaway returns to ice and skates with top line
Samantha PellFriday, the Washington Capitals hit the practice ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for the first time since they secured a big two points at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Caps are preparing for […]
Read moreUh oh, the Capitals had a players-only meeting
Trevor van RiemsdykReeling from two blowout losses in the last week, the Washington Capitals have held multiple players-only meetings in recent days. As reported by The Washington Post’s Samantha Pell and The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir, Caps players […]
Read moreConnor McMichael appears set to be healthy scratch against Minnesota, Johan Larsson to make Caps debut
Samantha PellThe Washington Capitals hit the ice Sunday morning before a date with the Minnesota Wild at Capital One Arena. It’s the first time the team will see game action since getting blown out by the […]
Read moreTom Wilson returns to top line duty, Vitek Vanecek to start against Hurricanes
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals skated Monday morning before their final regular-season game with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Caps will look to complete the series sweep of the Hurricanes on home ice after winning the prior three […]
Read moreNic Dowd back from injury against Sabres, Ilya Samsonov to start
Nic DowdUpdate: Nic Dowd will not skate against the Sabres. The Caps will go with eleven forwards and seven defensemen. Connor McMichael moves back to center. The Washington Capitals hit the ice Friday for their morning […]
Read moreBrian MacLellan says Carl Hagelin will undergo another eye surgery: ‘And then we’ll see what happens after that’
Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan spoke at length with the media on Monday after the NHL’s trade deadline and one of the topics was the health status of Carl Hagelin. Hagelin has been out […]
Read moreCapitals acquire Marcus Johansson in trade with Seattle Kraken for Daniel Sprong and picks
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals have added to their forward depth for the stretch run approximately four hours before the NHL’s March 21 trade deadline. Marcus Johansson will be making his way back to DC as Capitals […]
Read moreReport: Jamie Benn will not face supplemental discipline from DoPS for cross-check on John Carlson
Dallas Stars’Jamie Benn made a dangerous cross-check on John Carlson very late in his Dallas Stars’ 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. The Stars captain sent Carlson careening into the boards as the high-scoring […]
Read moreAnthony Mantha Pushed Himself To Get Back In The Lineup
Samantha Pellfrom Samantha Pell of the Washington Post, Anthony Mantha’s slow but steady crawl back to full health turned into a full sprint over the past month. The 27-year-old forward said he pushed his body to the max as he finished off a lengthy rehab process after shoulder surgery in early November....
Read moreSnapshots: Capitals, Penguins, King
Samantha PellWashington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan gave a variety of updates in a midseason presser today, recapped in this article by The Washington Post’s Samantha Pell. First and most concerning is the health status of winger Carl Hagelin, who was hit in the eye with a stick during yesterday’s p...
Read moreCarl Hagelin out indefinitely after having eye surgery
Samantha PellCapitals general manager Brian MacLellan announced Wednesday afternoon that forward Carl Hagelin had surgery on his eye and will be out indefinitely. MacLellan labeled the injury “serious” and says Hagelin is meeting with another doctor […]
Read moreAnthony Mantha not ruled out for Thursday’s game against Carolina Hurricanes
Samantha PellThe Washington Capitals have lost six straight games at home and are clinging to the second wildcard spot in the East. The team badly needs a boost, which may be why they could be turning […]
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