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T.J. Oshie, Vitek Vanecek and Justin Schultz Practice In Full Contact Jerseys

The Washington Capitals returned to work on Monday following a few days off over the weekend. Forward T.J. Oshie, goaltender Vitek Vanecek and defenseman Justin Schultz all participated in the practice. 

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Ilya Samsonov Will Start Tonight, Justin Schultz Misses Morning Skate, Vitek Vanecek Skates With Team: News From Capitals’ Morning Skate In Philadelphia

The Washington Capitals made their way to the City Of Brotherly Love Tuesday night following their 4-1 win over the Predators in Nashville. The team held an optional practice on Wednesday and held their gameday skate this morning at Wells … Continue reading

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Down A Defenseman: Justin Schultz Leaves Capitals’ Game Against the Nashville Predators With Upper-body Injury

John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images While an early goal by hometown forward Joe Snively got the Washington Capitals off to a good start against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, the Caps lost defenseman Justin Schultz early to injury.

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Capitals 2021-22 Season Player Grades Through NHL All-Star Break

With the 2022 NHL All-Star Game in the books, the 2021-22 regular season is about to enter its peak level when games resume on Monday. With 47 games of the Washington Capitals’ season in the books, NoVa Caps grades each … Continue reading

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Capitals’ Sprong, Vanecek, Schultz, Jensen, Cholowski Activated Off Of COVID-19 Protocol

According to Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette, right-wing Daniel Sprong, defenseman Nick Jensen, goaltender Vitek Vanecek, defenseman Justin Schultz, and defenseman Dennis Cholowski were all activated off of the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol and some of them will be available for … Continue reading

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Fehervary, Jensen Among Six Capitals Placed In COVID-19 Protocol

The Washington Capitals announced prior to their first practice since the NHL paused the 2021-22 season that defensemen Nick Jensen (has spent four days in it), Martin Fehervary (three), Dennis Cholowski (three), and goaltender Vitek Vanecek (three) were placed in … Continue reading

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NHL Postpones Capitals-Flyers Game On Tuesday With Sprong, Schultz Awaiting COVID-19 Test Results

Photo: NHL via Getty Images The NHL announced that Tuesday’s game between the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center has been postponed with Capitals right-wing Daniel Sprong and defenseman Justin Schultz awaiting COVID-19 test results.

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Tom Wilson Takes Line Rushes, Daniel Sprong Pulled From Ice, Justin Schultz Doesn’t Participate In Capitals Morning Skate In Philly

The Washington Capitals made their way to the City of Bortherly Love on Monday following their practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. They will face the Flyers tonight before the league begins their COVID-extended holiday break. The league will reopen facilities … Continue reading

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Capitals Defense: Reviewing Blueline Player Performance Through The First 30 Games

The Washington Capitals have now played 30 of their 82-game regular season schedule. So with more than 35% of the season now complete, it’s a good time to catch-up on how the Capitals’ blueliners have been performing through the first … Continue reading

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Vitek Vanecek Will Start Against Blackhawks; Justin Schultz Skates, T.J. Oshie, Nicklas Backstrom And Conor Sheary All Skate In Non-Contact Jerseys

Following a day off for the team on Wednesday, the Washington Capitals returned to work on Thursday for final preparations in advance of their tilt with the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday night at Capital One Arena.

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