Category Archives: Daily Report
Evgeny Kuznetsov In, Brendan Leipsic Out; Brenden Dillon To Start With John Carlson – Canadiens at Capitals Pregame Notebook
Center Evgeny Kuznetsov will return against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night (7 PM ET, NBC Sports Washington locally or NBCSN nationally) after missing the Washington Capitals’ three-game road trip with a lower-body injury. He will play in his normal … Continue reading
Ilya Samsonov Leaves Capitals’ Morning Skate Due To Injury
Goaltender Ilya Samsonov left the Washington Capitals’ morning skate on Tuesday due to injury after captain Alex Ovechkin hit him with a shot up high. The severity of the injury has yet to be determined. A shooter tutor has replaced … Continue reading
Christian Djoos Takes The Ice, Changes Come On Power-Play: Friday’s Capitals Practice Notebook
Washington Capitals defenseman Christian Djoos, who has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury, joined the team for practice once again on Friday morning and took a normal workload, which signals that he will probably be available for … Continue reading
Capitals at Devils Pregame Notebook: Ilya Samsonov To Go Up Against MacKenzie Blackwood
Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals did not make any new headlines entering their game at the New Jersey Devils on Friday night (7 PM ET, NBC Sports Washington). Center Nic Dowd will draw back into the lineup after sitting in … Continue reading
Capitals at Lightning Pregame Notebook: Ilya Samsonov Starts In Fathers’ Trip Opener
Goaltender Ilya Samsonov, who is 7-2-1 with a .917 save percentage and a 2.42 goals-against average in 10 games this season, will get the nod for the Washington Capitals on Saturday night as they open their annual fathers and mentor’s … Continue reading
Lightning at Capitals Pregame Notebook: Nicklas Backstrom Not Ready To Return
Center Nicklas Backstrom skated in a no-contact jersey once again on Thursday, which means that he will not be ready to return when the Washington Capitals host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday evening.
Panthers at Capitals Pregame Notebook: Nicklas Backstrom Skates In No-Contact Jersey
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, who was ruled out for their game against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, skated in a no-contact jersey with his teammates in the team’s morning skate prior to the game. The 32-year old will … Continue reading
Monday’s Capitals Practice Notebook: Nic Dowd Appears Ready To Return, Carl Hagelin Sheds No-Contact Jersey
Center Nic Dowd, who has missed the past five games due to a hand injury, skated on the Washington Capitals‘ fourth-line during practice on Monday and appears ready to return when the team hosts the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night … Continue reading
Capitals’ Training Camp – Day 15 Notebook: Michal Kempny Doubtful For Season Opener
Defenseman Michal Kempny, who is still recovering from hamstring surgery which took place on April 2, is doubtful to play in the Washington Capitals‘ season opener at the defending Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues on Wednesday (8 PM ET, … Continue reading
Capitals Make Line Changes Ahead Of Game 4; Andrei Svechnikov Skates For Hurricanes
Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals play a very crucial Game 4Â against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday at PNC Arena (7 PM ET, NBC Sports Washington locally or NBCSN nationally). Among the major line changes by head coach Todd Reirden included … Continue reading