Category: Spencer Carbery
Alex Ovechkin to stay in signature power play spot despite Capitals looking to make big changes to unit
Spencer CarberyWashington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery was clearly not happy with his team’s power play after their 0-for-5 performance against the Edmonton Oilers on Friday. The Capitals have not scored on a man advantage in […]
Read moreLauren Oshie provides encouraging update after TJ Oshie’s scary injury: ‘TJ’s doing much better this morning’
Edmonton OilersTJ Oshie was injured in the second period of the Washington Capitals’ 5-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Black Friday. In a freak play, Oshie collided hard into Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm at the […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery not concerned TJ Oshie needed 16 games to score first goal: ‘He’s a big reason why we’re winning a lot of games’
Spencer CarberyTJ Oshie ended a 15-game, 29-shot goalless streak on Wednesday after scoring in the second period of the Capitals’ 4-3 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres. Oshie backhanded home a rebound from Connor McMichael to […]
Read moreCapitals lineup news: Evgeny Kuznetsov will return against Edmonton Oilers, Martin Fehervary remains out
Edmonton OilersThe Washington Capitals will get right back on the ice after Thanksgiving as the Edmonton Oilers are in town for the team’s annual Black Friday game. Given the early start, the Capitals did not hold […]
Read moreLive blog: Capitals take on Sabres for annual Capsgiving game
Washington CapitalsHappy Capsgiving, y’all. The Washington Capitals — 8-1-1 in their last 10 games — will try to extend their winnings streak to five against the Buffalo Sabres tonight at Capital One Arena. Spencer Carbery will […]
Read moreInjury Notes: Fehérváry, Bjornfot, Suter
Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehérváry has returned to practice in a normal jersey, according to team reporter Tarik El-Bashir. This is an important development for both Fehérváry and the Capitals, as the defenseman has missed the team’s last three contests with a lower-body injury. Fehérvá...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov returns to Capitals practice after missing game due to illness
Spencer CarberyThe Washington Capitals practiced on Monday for the first time since their 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Present on the ice for the skate was center Evgeny Kuznetsov who did not feature in […]
Read moreCoach’s challenges always go against the Capitals
CapitalsIvan Provorov scored a controversial goal against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. A prolonged scramble in front of Charlie Lindgren led to Provorov sweeping in a loose puck, bringing the Columbus Blue Jackets within […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery to start Charlie Lindgren for fourth time in six games: ‘I understand the optics. Charlie deserves to play again.’
Columbus Blue JacketsThe Washington Capitals and head coach Spencer Carbery are riding the hot hand in net. Charlie Lindgren was the first goaltender off of the ice at Saturday’s morning skate and will get the nod to […]
Read moreAnthony Mantha and Trevor van Riemsdyk will both play against Blue Jackets, Darcy Kuemper okay after injury scare
Washington CapitalsAfter a recent deluge of injuries, the Washington Capitals appear slowly to be returning to full strength. Friday’s practice saw full participation from a slew of names that have been out of the lineup in […]
Read moreMatthew Phillips misses practice after being hobbled by blocked shot late in win over Golden Knights
Spencer CarberyThe Washington Capitals picked up a scrappy 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night. That scrappiness was perhaps most personified by a big shot block from forward Matthew Phillips late in the […]
Read moreLive blog: Capitals face Islanders with Hunter Shepard in net
Hunter ShepardThe Washington Capitals will play the New York Islanders tonight to complete their weekend back-to-back. Friday went well as the Caps got two points after defeating the New Jersey Devils 4-2. Hunter Shepard will get […]
Read moreHunter Shepard to start against Islanders, Rasmus Sandin a game-time decision due to ‘a sore face’
Darcy KuemperAfter defeating the New Jersey Devils 4-2, the Washington Capitals will complete their weekend back-to-back against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Saturday night. Spencer Carbery announced before the game that goaltender Hunter […]
Read moreDarcy Kuemper will not dress against Devils after being ‘nicked up’ in 4-3 loss to Panthers
Hershey Bears’Hunter Shepard, the Hershey Bears’ starting goaltender, was called up to the Washington Capitals on Friday for his second stint with the NHL team the season. While the move seemed curious at first, the reason […]
Read moreCapitals recall forward Mike Sgarbossa from Hershey Bears, place Nicklas Backstrom on LTIR
Mike SgarbossaThe Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday morning that they have recalled forward Mike Sgarbossa from the AHL-leading Hershey Bears. Sgarbossa, Hershey’s leading point scorer, makes his way to DC ahead of the Capitals’ game against […]
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