Tag Archives: Morning Skate

Gordie Howe’s Sons May See Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Pass Their Father’s Goal Record Monday Vs. Red Wings

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Della Young

Photo: Capitals Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin spoke to the media following Monday’s morning skate. The 37-year-old is two goals shy of passing NHL legend Gordie Howe (801) for second on the NHL’s all-time goals list, which he discussed this morning as Gordie Howe’s … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Kuemper Cleared, Will Back-Up vs. Detroit; Dowd To Be Game-Time Decision

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette announced that center Nic Dowd will be a “game-time decision” for Monday night’s game vs. the Detroit Red Wings (7 PM ET, NBC Sports Washington in-market, ESPN+ out-of-market) and Darcy Kuemper will back-up Charlie … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Head Coach Peter Laviolette on Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson Skating Friday: “This Is The Next Step Of Progression”

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Della Young

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.

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Backstrom Skates With Capitals For First Time Since Hip Surgery; Oshie Also Joins

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom skated in full gear prior and joined the team’s morning skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Saturday for the first time since undergoing a hip resurfacing procedure on June 18.

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Lindgren Gets The Nod For Capitals In Return To St. Louis

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Charlie Lindgren was the first goaltender off of the ice in the Washington Capitals’ morning skate on Thursday, indicating that the 28-year-old will start against the St. Louis Blues (8 PM ET, NBC Sports Washington in-market, ESPN+ out-of-market)l He spent … Continue reading →

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“He Can Play With Any Line”: Head Coach Peter Laviolette Commends Reliability, Versatility Conor Sheary Brings To Capitals

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Della Young

Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette spoke to the media following Monday’s optional morning skate ahead of tonight’s tilt against the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena (8 PM ET; NBC Sports Washington). He discussed left-wing Conor Sheary’s hot start … Continue reading →

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Reverse Angle: Capitals’ Head Coach Peter Laviolette Believes “Some Of The Best Penalty Killers Are Power-Play Guys”

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Della Young

On Saturday, Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette spoke to the media following morning skate ahead of tonight’s tilt against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena (8 PM, NBC Sports Washington). He discussed facing the Predators along with some insight … Continue reading →

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Head Coach Peter Laviolette Says “The Standard Right Now Is Unacceptable” After Capitals Drop First Two Games Of The Season

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Della Young

On Saturday, Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette spoke to the media following morning skate ahead of tonight’s tilt against the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena (7 PM ET, NBC Sports Washington locally; ESPN+ nationally). He discussed the Capitals’ … Continue reading →

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Leason On Capitals Calling Him Up After Wilson Injury: “I Am Very Excited And Very Fortunate To Get This Chance And Trying To Make The Most Of It”

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Harrison Brown

After getting recalled from the AHL’s Hershey Bears with right-wing Tom Wilson out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Brett Leason took line rushes during the Washington Capitals’ morning skate on Thursday. Leason then met with the media following the team’s … Continue reading →

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Vanecek To Start vs. Islanders, Sprong To Draw In For Capitals With Eller Out

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Harrison Brown

With center Lars Eller out with COVID-19, Washington Capitals right-wing Daniel Sprong will draw in and center Connor McMichael will shift to center for Tuesday night’s game against the New York Islanders at Capital One Arena (7 PM ET, NBC … Continue reading →

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