Category: Spencer Carbery
Capitals to consider calling up forward from Hershey if Evgeny Kuznetsov too sick to play against Panthers
New York IslandersEvgeny Kuznetsov missed a second day of practice on Tuesday due to illness. The Capitals’ second-line center has not touched the ice since Washington’s 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. Capitals […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery critical of NHL after Rasmus Sandin denied assist on Tom Wilson goal: ‘I think that’s a joke’
Rasmus SandinThe Washington Capitals came away with two points against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, but head coach Spencer Carbery still has qualms with the final box score. A full three days after the game, […]
Read moreBrian MacLellan evaluates the job Spencer Carbery has done as Capitals head coach 10 games into the season
Brian MacLellanThe Washington Capitals are 10 games into the 2023-24 NHL season and 10 games into the reign of rookie head coach Spencer Carbery. Carbery, the youngest coach in the league at 41, was named to […]
Read moreNic Dowd and Joel Edmundson could possibly return next week, says Spencer Carbery
CapitalsARLINGTON, VA — As the Capitals near the 10-game mark of the season, they will be without some key injured players for at least a little while longer. Head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters Saturday […]
Read moreCharlie Lindgren to make his second start of the season against Columbus Blue Jackets
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals took to the ice for practice on Friday following a 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders that shut down their three-game winning streak. In that game, starter Darcy Kuemper struggled to […]
Read moreCapitals debut first set of forward lines after news of Nicklas Backstrom’s leave of absence
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals took the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday for the first time without Nicklas Backstrom this season. Backstrom, one of the team’s alternate captains, announced earlier in the day that he […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery impressed by Connor McMichael’s two-way play and early offensive production: ‘He could potentially have 8 goals’
Washington CapitalsAs the Washington Capitals scuffled early in the season, Connor McMichael excelled. After washing out at the NHL level the year before under Peter Laviolette, the 2019 first-round pick came out of the gate flying […]
Read moreCharlie Lindgren to return Sunday against San Jose Sharks as Capitals return Hunter Shepard to Hershey Bears
Hershey BearsThe Washington Capitals will soon have their regular goaltending tandem for the first time all season. Charlie Lindgren will serve as backup against the San Jose Sharks on Sunday after missing six games due to […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery calls Anthony Mantha’s two-point night against New Jersey Devils ‘the best game that I’ve seen him play since I’ve been here’
Spencer CarberyARLINGTON, VA — The Capitals’ win Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils marked not only the team’s first regulation win of the season but also a standout performance from the oft-struggling Anthony Mantha. After a […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery completely changes Capitals’ lines again ahead of Wild game
Alex OvechkinWashington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery is taking a hammer to his forward lines once again after the team’s first regulation victory of the season, a 6-4 shootout against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery on what he learned as an assistant coach with Toronto Maple Leafs: ‘I could name 100 different things’
TorontoSpencer Carbery will oppose his former boss in a homecoming game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tuesday. After first transitioning from a player into a coach in the Washington Capitals’ organization in 2010, Carbery got […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery changes all the Capitals’ defense pairings ahead of Leafs game
Spencer CarberyTwo days after suffering their third loss in four games, the Washington Capitals are making more big changes to their lineup. Head coach Spencer Carbery tinkered with all of the team’s defense pairings during Monday’s […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery: Capitals must change their ‘perfect play’ mindset if they want to improve league-worst power play
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are one of just three teams in the NHL that is yet to score a goal on a power play this season. Through three games, the Capitals have been put on their […]
Read moreNic Dowd participates in Capitals morning skate but will not play against Canadiens
Ottawa SenatorsThe Washington Capitals will finish their short Canadian road trip on Saturday night when they take on the Montreal Canadiens. The team held their scheduled morning skate before the matchup and per the Washington Post’s […]
Read moreHardy Haman Aktell set to make NHL debut against Canadiens as Capitals seek stability on bottom defense pair
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are coming off of a 6-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators full of individual errors and defensive miscues. After that poor performance, head coach Spencer Carbery said the team is searching for […]
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