Tag Archives: Practice

Capitals’ Wilson, Backstrom Won’t Travel To Columbus, But Both “Pretty Close” To Returning Together

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Head coach Peter Laviolette announced after Wednesday’s optional practice that both right-wing Tom Wilson and center Nicklas Backstrom will not accompany the Washington Capitals for their game at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday (7 PM ET, ESPN) but both … Continue reading →

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Backstrom Returns To Capitals’ Practice

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Center Nicklas Backstrom returned to practice for the Washington Capitals on Monday after spending the past five days in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol.

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The Ovi Jr. Show: Sergei Ovechkin Laces ‘Em Up at Capitals Practice and Naturally Scores Some Goals, Practices Goal Celebrations

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Washington Capitals As he took the ice, all eyes in MedStar Capitals Iceplex locked on him, and cheered as he put the puck in the net. Players and coaches alike watched as No. 8 skated around the ice, so … Continue reading →

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Hagelin Skates Before Capitals Practice For First Time Since Eye, Hip Surgeries, Return “Still In Distant Future”

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Left-wing Carl Hagelin skated prior to the Washington Capitals’ practice on Wednesday for the first time since undergoing two surgeries on his eye, the first of which occurred on March 3. The 34-year-old also had a procedure done on his … Continue reading →

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Backstrom Misses Capitals’ Practice On Wednesday Due To COVID-19 Protocol

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Center Nicklas Backstrom did not participate in the Washington Capitals’ first practice after the NHL’s holiday break on Wednesday after he was placed on COVID-19 protocol.

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Oshie Will Not Play Before Christmas For Capitals; Backstrom, Wilson Will Not Travel To Ottawa

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette provided numerous injury updates after the team’s practice on Wednesday just prior to their departure for Thursday night’s game against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre (7 PM ET, NBC Sports Washington locally, … Continue reading →

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One Day After Making History, Alex Ovechkin Skates With Son Sergei (aka “Ovi Jr”) After Practice

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: @ByMattWeyrich After making history last night against the Arizona Coyotes in the Washington Capitals’ 3-2 loss at Capital One Arena, Alex Ovechkin concluded Sunday’s practice enjoying some one-on-one time with oldest son Sergei.

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Capitals Release Reverse Retro Jersey 2.0

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL.com The Washington Capitals, along with all 31 other NHL teams, released their “Reverse Retro 2022 ADIZERO” jerseys on Thursday morning. They brought back the screaming eagle but in a black design after the first reverse retro design two … Continue reading →

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Capitals Tease Reverse Retro 2.0 Design During Tuesday’s Practice

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Twitter: @ByMattWeyrich With the NHL’s Reverse Retro 2.0 line set to be revealed on Thursday, the Washington Capitals suited up in some of their new gear as part of it during Tuesday’s practice.

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Capitals Continue To Experiment With Forward Lines

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Left-wings Joe Snively and Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, right-wing Brett Leason, and centers Aliaksei Protas and Henrik Borgstrom skated as a taxi squad before the Washington Capitals began Monday’s practice, hinting where all five players stand within the organization at the moment.

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