Category: Washington Capitals
Jakub Vrana’s ‘very strong game’ against Devils puts him back in conversation for final roster spot
Jakub VranaJakub Vrana got into his second game with the Washington Capitals this preseason against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. Before puck drop, the Czech forward, at Washington’s Training Camp on a tryout agreement, was challenged by head coach Spencer Carbery to show him “something significant....
Read moreAlex Ovechkin, Charlie Lindgren, and forwards vying for final roster spots to play against Blue Jackets on Friday
Mike SgarbossaThe Washington Capitals announced their roster for Friday night’s preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena. After taking down the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Wednesday night, Spencer Carbery is sticking with another mixed group of players, including every forward assumed to...
Read moreLogan Thompson impresses in first preseason appearance with Capitals: ‘He was outstanding’
New Jersey DevilsThe Washington Capitals got their first look at Logan Thompson in net against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night. The 27-year-old netminder was acquired by Washington at the 2024 NHL Draft from the Vegas Golden Knights for two draft picks. Thompson led the Capitals to their first preseason vic...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin registers point in preseason debut, new-look first line scores two 5v5 goals against Devils
Dylan StromeFor all the talk of Alex Ovechkin being “nicked up,” the Washington Capitals captain looked strong in his preseason debut against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday – a 5-3 victory. In 14:25 of ice time, Ovechkin led all skaters with a game-high 5 hits and finished the night with a plus-minus of plu...
Read moreObservations from the Washington Capitals’ 5-3 preseason victory against the New Jersey Devils
Brandon DuhaimeThe Washington Capitals are in the win column for the first time during the 2024 preseason after a 5-3 road win over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night. The Capitals secured the victory despite New Jersey icing most of their NHL regulars in preparation for an early start to their regular seaso...
Read moreLive updates: Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center (preseason)
John CarlsonThe 0-2 Washington Capitals are back in action for a second consecutive night where they’ll face the fellow winless New Jersey Devils (0-2). Tonight, something must give. Alex Ovechkin will play in his first preseason game of the year along with his new linemates, Dylan Strome and Andrew Mangiapane....
Read moreCapitals projected fourth line of Nic Dowd, Brandon Duhaime, and Taylor Raddysh could provide more offense this season
Brian MacLellanThe Washington Capitals reshaped two-thirds of their fourth line this past summer when Brian MacLellan signed wingers Brandon Duhaime and Taylor Raddysh on the first day of NHL free agency. The two are slated to join longtime Capitals centerman Nic Dowd and will be vital to the team’s success. “They...
Read moreSpencer Carbery says Devils game is big for Jakub Vrana: ‘We’re going to need him to do something significant tonight’
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals will play their third preseason game against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night, officially marking the halfway point of their exhibition slate. Washington has precious few roster spots up for grabs at their 2024 Training Camp, and fan-favorite forward Jakub Vrana is fi...
Read moreSpencer Carbery says Devils game is ‘big’ for Jakub Vrana: ‘We’re going to need him to do something significant tonight’
Mike SgarbossaThe Washington Capitals will play their third preseason game against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night, officially marking the halfway point of their exhibition slate. Washington has precious few roster spots up for grabs at their 2024 Training Camp, and fan-favorite forward Jakub Vrana is fi...
Read moreLive updates: Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins at TD Garden (preseason)
CapitalsTwo days after suffering a 6-2 defeat in their preseason opener, the Washington Capitals are back on the ice to take on Atlantic Division rival, Boston, at TD Garden. The Capitals will ice a young roster that features several veterans will making their Capitals’ preseason debuts including Pierre-Luc...
Read moreBrothers Ilya and Aliaksei Protas to play together in Capitals’ second preseason game: ‘It’s something we couldn’t even dream of’
Boston BruinsARLINGTON, VA — For the Washington Capitals, Tuesday night’s tilt against the Boston Bruins will be a family affair. Brothers Aliaksei and Ilya Protas will both suit up for the team’s second preseason contest, hitting the ice as teammates for the first time in their hockey career. Thanks to their fi...
Read moreCapitals make first 20 cuts of 2024 Training Camp, trim roster to 51 players
Cam AllenThe Washington Capitals made the first round of cuts to their 2024 Training Camp roster on Monday. 20 players were cut in total, trimming the team’s roster to 51 from the 71 players that began camp at the end of last week. Four players will head back to their junior clubs, while the other 13
Read moreCapitals will get first look at Pierre-Luc Dubois and Matt Roy as both included on preseason roster against Bruins
Boston BruinsThe Washington Capitals will be back on the ice for their second game of the 2024 preseason against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. TD Garden will host the matchup. Puck drop for the Capitals’ first road test is set for 7 pm ET. Monday evening, the team revealed the roster that would be making
Read moreIvan Miroshnichenko scores Ovi-esque power-play goal during Capitals preseason opener: ‘Miro’s a hell of a shot’
Ivan MiroshnichenkoThe Washington Capitals lost 6-2 to a veteran Philadelphia Flyers roster on Sunday, but there were some bright spots. Andrew Cristall was the Capitals’ best player and scored his first career NHL goal in the preseason. Ivan Miroshnichenko did so too, on the power play, showing off his other-worldly...
Read moreJakub Vrana plays first game for Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in over 1,200 days
Zdeno CharaJakub Vrana jumped onto the ice inside Capital One Arena wearing a Washington Capitals jersey on Sunday for the first time in nearly three and a half years (1,263 days). The last time Vrana dressed in Capitals red in front of a Washington home crowd came on April 8, 2021, when the Capitals fell 4-2
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