Category: Vitek Vanecek
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Goaltending and Top-Six Concerns
Ilya SamsonovFiguring out their goaltending should be Washington Capitals top priority this offseason.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Goaltending and Top-Six Concerns
Ilya SamsonovFiguring out their goaltending should be Washington Capitals top priority this offseason.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Goaltending and Top-Six Concerns
Washington HockeyFiguring out their goaltending should be Washington Capitals top priority this offseason.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Goaltending and Top-Six Concerns
Sammi SilberFiguring out their goaltending should be Washington Capitals top priority this offseason.
Read moreEarly Playoff Exit Could Have The Washington Capitals Shopping For A Goaltender
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals have failed to advance past the opening round of the playoffs since 2018, and now the team might need to look for a reliable starting goaltender.
Read moreBrian MacLellan says Capitals’ first offseason decision will be its goaltending
Brian MacLellanBrian MacLellan rolled the dice last summer. Without many great veteran options in goal, the Capitals general manager decided to bring back his young goaltending tandem of Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek for another season. […]
Read moreStanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Avalanche can eliminate Predators
SN1Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz, a daily in-depth look at the 2022 NHL postseason. There are four playoff games scheduled for Monday, the eighth day of the postseason.
Read moreGame Three live blog: Capitals and Panthers battle for series lead at Capital One Arena
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers’ first-round series turns to Capital One Arena after both teams split the first two games in Sunrise, Florida. The Capitals will try to regain the series lead at home, […]
Read moreIlya Samsonov will replace Vitek Vanecek, start Game Three for Capitals
Vitek VanecekAfter two games in Florida that saw Vitek Vanecek go 1-1 with a 4.21 goals-against average and a .863 save percentage, Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette has seen enough and is turning to Ilya […]
Read moreStanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Penguins, Predators to rely on backup goalies
ESPNWelcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz, a daily in-depth look at the 2022 NHL postseason. There are four playoff games scheduled for Saturday, the sixth day of the postseason.
Read more3 Keys: Panthers at Capitals, Game 3 of Eastern First Round
Capitals'(2WC) Capitals at (1A) Panthers The Washington Capitals will switch to Ilya Samsonov from Vitek Vanecek as their starting goalie for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena on Saturday. Vanecek played well and made 30 saves in the Capitals' 4-2...
Read moreWashington Capitals Recall Hunter Shepard
Pete LavioletteAfter the team’s 5-1 loss in game two against the Florida Panthers, increased attention has been paid to the goaltending situation of the Washington Capitals. Starter Vitek Vanecek struggled and was eventually given the hook by coach Pete Laviolette after two periods of play in that game. The Capita...
Read moreStanley Cup Playoff Storylines: May 7, 2022
Washington CapitalsThree teams will take a series lead after tonight, while one is hoping to just avoid going down 3-0. Here's what you need to know ahead of today's Stanley Cup playoff matchups.
Read more3 Keys: Panthers at Capitals, Game 3 of Eastern First Round
Vitek Vanecek(2WC) Capitals at (1A) Panthers 1 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS, NBCSWA, BSFLBest-of-7 series tied 1-1
Read more3 Keys: Panthers at Capitals, Game 3 of Eastern First Round
Vitek Vanecek(2WC) Capitals at (1A) Panthers The Washington Capitals are considering switching from Vitek Vanecek to Ilya Samsonov as their starting goalie for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena on Saturday. The Panthers hope to continue that success i...
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