Category Archives: Morning Skate

Capitals Have Yet To Decide Which Game Alex Ovechkin Will Sit For Skipping NHL All-Star Game, Make No Line Changes: Devils at Capitals Pregame Notebook

Posted on January 16, 2020 by

The Washington Capitals will not make any line changes against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night (7 PM ET, NBC Sports Washington), head coach Todd Reirden said after their optional morning skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Goaltender Ilya Samsonov … Continue reading →

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Richard Panik Good To Go, Ilya Samsonov In Net, Justin Williams Still Not Ready To Return: Hurricanes at Capitals Pregame Notebook

Posted on January 13, 2020 by

Forward Richard Panik, who got high-sticked in the face during the Washington Capitals‘ 5-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, wore a jaw protector during the team’s optional morning skate and said he is fine to suit up … Continue reading →

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Djoos Re-assigned To Hershey; Holtby Will Start Against The Devils: News From Capitals’ Morning Skate

Posted on January 11, 2020 by

The Washington Capitals held morning skate ahead of Saturday’s tilt against the New Jersey Devils (7:00 P.M. ET on NBC Sports Washington). Here is the latest from Medstar Capitals Iceplex.

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Djoos Returns To The Ice In Non-Contact Jersey; Samsonov Will Start; Washington To Host Pride Night: News From Capitals’ Morning Skate

Posted on January 7, 2020 by

Photo: Capitals The Washington Capitals held morning skate ahead of Tuesday’s tilt against the Ottawa Senators (7:00 P.M ET on NBC Sports Washington). Here is the latest from Medstar.

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Dowd In, Djoos Out; Samsonov To Start; Reirden Will Coach Metro Division For NHL All-Star Weekend: News From Capitals’ Morning Skate In Raleigh

Posted on January 3, 2020 by

The Washington Capitals held morning skate ahead of Friday night’s tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes (7:30 P.M. ET on NBC Sports Washington+ locally and NHL Network nationally). Here is the latest from PNC Arena.

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Nic Dowd Returns, Christian Djoos Remains Out, Samsonov Will Start In Goal On Friday

Posted on January 2, 2020 by

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd returned to the ice with his teammates for practice on Thursday after his wife gave birth to a baby boy, Louie, on Tuesday night. He missed the team’s 4-3 loss to the New York Islanders … Continue reading →

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Djoos Recalled; Kempny, Gudas Are Game-Time Decisions; Samsonov To Start- News From Capitals’ Morning Skate

Posted on December 27, 2019 by

Photo: Capitals The Washington Capitals are back in action tonight after the Christmas break to host the Columbus Blue Jackets (7:00 P.M. ET on NBC Sports Washington). Here is the latest from Friday’s morning skate.

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Capitals Recall Christian Djoos From AHL Hershey, Announce Michal Kempny, Radko Gudas Will Be Game-Time Decisions vs. Blue Jackets Due To Illness

Posted on December 27, 2019 by

Photo: NBCSW The Washington Capitals recalled defenseman Christian Djoos from the AHL’s Hershey Bears on Friday morning and announced that defensemen Radko Gudas and Michal Kempny will both be game-time decisions against the Columbus Blue Jackets (7 PM ET, NBC … Continue reading →

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Zdeno Chara Out For Boston As Washington Looks To Sweep Bruins: News From Capitals’ Morning Skate

Posted on December 23, 2019 by

The Washington Capitals wrap up their regular-season clash against the Boston Bruins on Monday night (7:00 P.M. ET on NBC Sports Washington). Here is the latest from morning skate at TD Garden.

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Capitals at Devils Pregame Notebook: Ilya Samsonov To Go Up Against MacKenzie Blackwood

Posted on December 20, 2019 by

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 →

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