Category: Spencer Carbery
Connor McMichael impresses with goal and game-high 10 shots in preseason win: ‘He’s developed a lot and it’s on display now’
Boston BruinsConnor McMichael had a huge night for the Washington Capitals against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. In McMichael’s second game of the preseason, the 22-year-old forward scored the opening goal of the Caps’ eventual 5-4 […]
Read moreTom Wilson serves as alternate captain for Capitals during preseason game against Boston Bruins
Boston BruinsTom Wilson donned a letter on his sweater for the Washington Capitals in preseason action against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday night. The rugged winger was chosen by Spencer Carbery to be one of the team’s […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery believes Capitals left goaltenders out to dry on odd-man rushes last season
Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery believes he may have found a hole in the Capitals game from last season that was causing the team’s netminders fits and hurting their stats. On the day that […]
Read moreCapitals will suit up mostly veteran roster against Bruins, Darcy Kuemper to play entire preseason game
Alex OvechkinThe Washington Capitals will take the ice for their fourth game of the preseason Tuesday night. The Caps, who have a 1-1-1 record thus far, will travel to Beantown to take on the Boston Bruins […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery explains why Matthew Phillips has earned an extended preseason look and could make the team
Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery opened a bunch of eyes when he sent out his main practice group onto the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Monday morning. Skating on the team’s top line […]
Read moreMatthew Phillips scores goal and tallies assist in ‘really, really important’ game for his chances to make Capitals roster
Matthew PhillipsThe Washington Capitals brought in AHL star Matthew Phillips on a one-year, one-way contract this offseason. The diminutive, highly-skilled forward has been a standout in the AHL for the past two seasons and is now […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery praises new-look power play after win over Red Wings: ‘We have to force teams to defend more than [Ovechkin]’
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals dressed a veteran-laden lineup against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday in part so that their new look power play could get some minutes together. The Caps’ man advantage unit, coached by […]
Read moreNicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson score in Capitals’ 4-3 preseason victory over Red Wings
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals looked a lot smoother in their second game of the preseason. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery gave jerseys to the team’s superstar core including Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson, TJ Oshie, […]
Read moreRasmus Sandin says John Carlson is actively mentoring him on the first pairing: ‘It’s obviously huge’
CapitalsARLINGTON, VA–- Rasmus Sandin will make his preseason debut with the Washington Capitals Thursday night ahead of his first full campaign in Washington. After the Toronto Maple Leafs dealt him at the trade deadline, Sandin […]
Read moreAlex Ovechkin will make his preseason debut against Detroit Red Wings as Capitals look to test out new power play
Alex OvechkinThe Great Eight is ready for some game action. Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery announced that the first practice group from Wednesday’s Training Camp session would be the team’s game group for Thursday’s matchup […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery thinks Connor McMichael’s a gamer: ‘When the game’s on the line, he wants the puck; he wants to be the guy’
Spencer CarberyARLINGTON, VA–Connor McMichael will make his first appearance in the Capitals’ preseason lineup on Thursday, but it won’t be his first time playing under head coach Spencer Carbery. The two spent a season together with […]
Read moreIvan Miroshnichenko skates on top line with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, power play gets first work during Training Camp
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals and new head coach Spencer Carbery kicked off another day of Training Camp with a bit of a surprise among their forward lines. When Group A took to the ice for their […]
Read moreVincent Iorio is ready to push for a regular role with the Capitals: ‘The fire is already there. I’ve been working really hard this summer.’
Trevor van RiemsdykThe Washington Capitals have already suffered two injury scares to defensemen early during 2023 Training Camp. Trevor van Riemsdyk looks to have dodged any time out of the lineup after leaving Sunday’s preseason game early […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery’s forward lines and defense pairings after Capitals make first round of Training Camp cuts
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals made their first round of Training Camp cuts on Monday. Four players were sent back to their junior teams and eight others have been returned to the AHL’s Hershey Bears as the […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery breaks down Capitals’ performance after first preseason game as head coach
SabresThe Capitals got their first taste of preseason action Sunday in a down-to-the-wire matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. After a late game-tying goal by Sonny Milano and a scoreless overtime, the Sabres ultimately emerged victorious […]
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