Category: Vitek Vanecek
Every Capitals player skates during practice for first time this season: ‘Guys are happy to see their teammates out there’
Anthony ManthaThe Washington Capitals saw TJ Oshie, Justin Schultz, and Vitek Vanecek participate fully in practice on Monday after the team was given three days off from head coach Peter Laviolette over the weekend. Anthony Mantha, […]
Read moreIlya Samsonov to get fourth straight start against Flyers, Justin Schultz out day-to-day
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals held their morning skate in Philadelphia hours before they’re slated to take on the Flyers for the second time this season. The team will look to win two games in a row […]
Read moreVitek Vanecek will travel with Capitals on two-game road trip, TJ Oshie still not practicing
Vitek VanecekThe Washington Capitals were back at MedStar Capitals Iceplex Monday, a day after losing for the fifth time in a row on home ice. They are preparing to head out on a two-game road trip […]
Read moreSnapshots: Vanecek, Rierden, Brassard, Scandella
Vitek VanecekNotes from around the NHL including a coaching injury in Pittsburgh, the Flyers aren't taking any chances with Derick Brassard, and more.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Capitals Could Trade Goaltender
Vitek VanecekAccording to Frank Seravalli, the Washington Capitals could trade Vitek Vanecek to acquire an upgrade in goal.Seravalli noted that the Capitals are after a "starting, Stanley Cup-caliber" goaltender, and when looking at their current tandem, it's hard to determine if either Vanecek or Ilya Samsonov...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin misses first practice back from All-Star Break, will not play against Canadiens on Thursday
Vitek VanecekThe Washington Capitals held an optional, afternoon practice on Monday. It was their first time hitting the ice as a team since the All-Star Break concluded. According to NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti, notably missing from the […]
Read moreCapitals recall Pheonix Copley from Hershey
OilersThe Washington Capitals have brought goaltender Pheonix Copley back to their roster from the Hershey Bears. Last Wednesday, Copley saw his first NHL action since the 2018-19 season when he relieved Ilya Samsonov against the […]
Read moreCapitals send Pheonix Copley and Lucas Johansen back to Hershey as NHL taxi squads end
Lucas JohansenThe Washington Capitals sent goaltender Pheonix Copley and defenseman Lucas Johansen back down to the AHL’s Hershey Bears on Thursday. The moves come as the NHL will disband its taxi squads league-wide after the NHL […]
Read moreCapitals place Pheonix Copley on Taxi Squad after Vitek Vanecek suffers injury against Penguins
Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Washington Capitals’ got incredible goaltending in their 4-3 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, but not from their initial starter. Vitek Vanecek left the game early in the first period with an upper-body injury […]
Read moreOrlov, Samsonov help Capitals hand Penguins fourth loss in row
Sidney CrosbyPITTSBURGH -- Dmitry Orlov scored his second of the game with 43 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday.
Read moreDmitry Orlov speeds past ‘cheating’ Sidney Crosby on overtime game-winner
Ilya SamsonovThe Washington Capitals defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Tuesday. Despite being out-shot, out-attempted, and generally out-played, the Caps found a way to win. The Capitals scored several clutch goals while also getting marvelous goaltending […]
Read moreVanecek leaves game for Capitals in first period against Penguins
Peter LaviolettePITTSBURGH -- Vitek Vanecek left with an upper-body injury in the first period for the Washington Capitals against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday.
Read moreVanecek leaves game for Capitals in first period against Penguins
Kasperi KapanenPITTSBURGH -- Vitek Vanecek left with an upper-body injury in the first period for the Washington Capitals against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday.Vanecek remained in the game, allowed a power-play goal to Evgeni Malkin at 6:26, and was replaced by Ilya Samsonov at 6:43."We'll...
Read moreOrlov, Samsonov help Capitals hand Penguins fourth loss in row
Vitek VanecekPITTSBURGH -- Dmitry Orlov scored his second of the game with 43 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday.The defenseman scored on a wrist shot from the slot.Nic Dowd gave the Capitals a 1-0 lead with a sho...
Read moreAfter head strikes goal frame, Vitek Vanecek leaves Capitals-Penguins game with upper-body injury
Pittsburgh PenguinsWashington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek made the start against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, but only lasted 6:43 into the first period due to injury. Vanecek was crashed into by Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen in […]
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