Tag Archives: NHL Player Safety

Oshie fined $5K for cross-checking Letang

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie was fined $5,000 for cross-checking Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL Player Safety announced Saturday. The fine is the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Washington Capitals Evening News Links: ‘Bad Boy Willy’ and Revving the Engines

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

The 2017 NHL Preseason is in the books, CSN Capitals is now NBC Sports Washington, Mr. Wilson, to the principal’s office, “Caps Talk” is back, thinking of Las Vegas and more in this evening’s Capitals links:

Posted in News | Tagged Braden Holtby, Dennis Maruk, Jon Sorensen, NHL Player Safety, Philipp Grubauer, St. Louis Blues, Tom Wilson, Vegas Golden Knights, Vladimir Tarasenko | Leave a comment

Washington Capitals Evening News Links: Singing the Blues and Preparing for Hurricanes

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Gene J. Puskar/AP Tom Wilson suspended, Tyler Graovac grabs Caps fans attention, defensive prospects are on the hot seat, singing the Blues and preparing for the Hurricanes, Caps top defensive pair returns tonight, Beagle is back, Justin Williams returns … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Barry Trotz, Carolina Hurricanes, Christian Djoos, Dmitry Orlov, Jay Beagle, Jon Sorensen, Justin Williams, Matt Niskanen, NHL Player Safety, Philipp Grubauer, St. Louis Blues, Tom Wilson, Tyler Graovac, Washington Capitals Suspension | Leave a comment

No Hearing For Matt Niskanen’s Hit on Sidney Crosby

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

The NHL has decided that Matt Niskanen’s five-minute major and game misconduct penalty in last night’s game against the Penguins was sufficient discipline for his hit on the Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby.

Posted in News | Tagged 2017 NHL Playoffs, Matt Niskanen, NHL Player Safety, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby | 3 Comments

Kevin Shattenkirk Suspended for Two Games

Posted on March 12, 2017 by

Kevin Shattenkirk has been suspended for two games. The newly-acquired defenseman had a phone hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player safety this afternoon after charging Kings defenseman Kevin Gravel during Saturday’s 4-2 loss.

Posted in News, Players | Tagged Kevin Shattenkirk, Michael Marzzacco, NHL, NHL Player Safety, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Whip-Shawed: NHL Commits Unforced Error With Shaw Suspension

Posted on September 30, 2016 by

Photo: Washington Post It’s one of the favorite pastimes amongst sports fans: debating suspensions. No matter what the sport or the infraction, there is never universal agreement when it comes to either the decision to or extent of suspending a … Continue reading →