Category Archives: Peter Laviolette
Peter Laviolette on Upcoming Game Against New Jersey Devils: “We’re Playing A Quick Team Tomorrow, So We’ve Got to Be Ready To Skate”
Screenshot: Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals will finally play in their home barn of Capital One Arena on Thursday after finishing their West Coast swing with a 2-2 record. The team returned to practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday … Continue reading
Capitals Head Coach Peter Laviolette on Team’s Struggles: “We Haven’t Improved Ourselves At All…I Think Everyone Understands That We Need to Win Hockey Games”
The Washington Capitals’ 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night marked their fifth consecutive defeat and pushed the team into a more desperate position as the 2022-23 season continues to progress.
“It’s Nice to See Guys Like TvR Get A Couple Goals”: Peter Laviolette Talks Secondary Scoring, State of Team Heading Into All-Star Break
Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals headed into the 2023 All-Star Game break with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, a crucial two-point gain that puts the team 27-20-6 and fourth place in the Metropolitan … Continue reading
Peter Laviolette on Managing the Lineup Upon Return of Key Players, Sitting Anthony Mantha: “He’ll Get Back in There, These Decisions Are Tough”
Screenshot: Washington Capitals With the long-awaited return of lineup stalwarts Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson in a 1-0 shutout of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, the Washington Capitals were forced to do some shuffling to their roster to make … Continue reading
Capitals’ Head Coach Peter Laviolette Says John Carlson is Home, “Doing Good”; Reiterates Carlson “Won’t Be On The Ice Any Time Soon”
Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette made his weekly appearance on 106.7 The Fan’s Sports Junkies radio show. He discussed the team’s improvement in the standings recently and provided an update on defenseman John Carlson.
Capitals’ Head Coach Peter Laviolette on Charlie Lindgren: “He Had To Step Up, And He Did, And He’s Played Really Well”
Photo: @Capitals/Twitter Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette made his weekly appearance on 106.7 The Fan’s Sports Junkies radio show. He discussed Charlie Lindgren’s success as of late, and Tom Wilson and Nicklas Backstrom slowly getting back to the team.
Capitals’ Head Coach Peter Laviolette on Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson Skating Friday: “This Is The Next Step Of Progression”
It was another encouraging sight at Medstar Capitals Iceplex Friday morning as Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom and right-wing Tom Wilson skated before and participated in the team’s morning skate.
“There Was Nothing Back Then, You’re Talking Thirty Years Ago, it Was Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy…”: Peter Laviolette Talks Life on the Road, Advice From Wife Kristen, and More In Appearance on The Sports Junkies
Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images After a much-needed 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, the Washington Capitals get set to take on the Philadelpphia Flyers tonight. Despite being on the road, Head Coach Peter Laviolette made his regular … Continue reading
“He’s Come in Here and Done A Really Good Job For Us”: Capitals Head Coach Peter Laviolette Evaluates the Performance of Sonny Milano in Appearance on The Sports Junkies
John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images When the Washington Capitals inked forward Sonny Milano to a one-year deal on October 16, it was unknown what the former first-round pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets would add to the team after a … Continue reading
Ice Time & Inconsistency: Head Coach Peter Laviolette Talks Connor McMichael & What’s Hindering The Capitals’ Chances For Winning
On Sunday, Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette spoke to the media following today’s practice. He discussed center Connor McMichael’s loan to the AHL’s Hershey Bears for development purposes and how inconsistency in games is plaguing the Capitals recently.