News And Notes From Capitals Practice: Anthony Mantha And Trevor van Riemsdyk Set To Return Against Blue Jackets, Martin Fehervary Practices

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Jon Sorensen


ARLINGTON, Va. — After an off day on Thursday, the Washington Capitals were back practicing at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Friday ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. 

The Capitals are going to get a little bit healthy heading into Saturday. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed during his media availability that Trevor van Riemsdyk and Anthony Mantha will return to the lineup. Van Riemsdyk had missed the last four games due to a lower-body injury and Mantha had missed the last three after taking a puck to the face against the Florida Panthers.

Martin Fehervary was seen in a non-contact jersey but did not participate in practice, so he will not play on Saturday. Carbery said that next week he might be able to practice.

Meanwhile, Joel Edmundson will make his return soon. He has been recovering from a broken right hand that he suffered before the season started. Carbery says that he is “to be determined” and will get the post practice report to see where he is at. Edmundson was a full participant in practice.

Darcy Kuemper is expected to dress after taking a puck to the lower body during practice. Carbery says that they will have to see how he responds post practice. It is unclear whether he will be in between the pipes against the Blue Jackets. 

Evgeny Kuznetsov did not skate due to illness. Carbery says that his status for Saturday is also TBD. 

Connor McMichael replaced Kuznetsov on the first power play unit, so if No. 92 can’t suit up, McMichael will be on the first power play unit.

The Capitals take on the Blue Jackets this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Capital One Arena.

By Jacob Cheris

About Jon Sorensen

Jon has been a Caps fan since day one, attending his first game at the Capital Centre in 1974. His interest in the Caps has grown over the decades and included time as a season ticket holder. He has been a journalist covering the team for 10+ years, primarily focusing on analysis, analytics and prospect development.
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1 Response to News And Notes From Capitals Practice: Anthony Mantha And Trevor van Riemsdyk Set To Return Against Blue Jackets, Martin Fehervary Practices

  1. Anonymous says:
    November 18, 2023 at 4:02 pm

    Got there around 11am and it was pretty much over, argh.

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