Tag: Washington Capitals

Eastern Conference News: Panthers, Canadiens, Rangers, Lightning, Leafs and Capitals

On the Florida Panthers ... Matthew DeFranks: Coach Bob Boughner said that Roberto Luongo would have an MRI . They expect him to miss on Thursday. Jameson Olive: Boughner said that Luongo was "hobbling a bit" after the game and…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, and Maple Leafs

On the Edmonton Oilers ... John Shannon: Even though they won last night, have to think that after that third period, GM Peter Chiarelli could enter the goalie market. May only be for a short-term goalie. Jim Matheson: Won't be…

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NHL News: Stars, Oilers, Kings, Canadiens, Predators, Senators, Flyers, Sharks, Canucks and Capitals

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Forward Antoine Roussel missed last night's game with an illness. Mark Stepneski: The Stars have recalled winger Curtis McKenzie. Mark Stepneski: Martin Hanzal is out week-to-week with a hamstring injury. On the Edmonton…

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NHL News: Waivers, Sabres, Red Wings, Canadiens, Rangers, Preds, Canucks, Lines and Pairings

Waivers ... Michael Russo: The Wild claimed defenseman Nate Prosser off waivers from the Blues. Elliotte Friedman: Kyle Quincey and Jordin Tootoo cleared waivers. Elliotte Friedman: The Buffalo Sabres put Matt Tennyson on waivers. The Capitals put Nathan Walker on…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Canadiens, Islanders, Senators, Penguins and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Adam McQuaid skated on his own before the Bruins practiced yesterday. He's been out with a broken leg since mid-October. Joe Haggerty: Forward Brad Marchand and David Backes returned to the lineup…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Maple Leafs, Capitals, Oilers and Blues

On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washinton Capitals, Edmonton Oilers and St. Louis Blues ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's difficult not to see the Penguins moving Ian Cole at some point, but it won't be until GM Rutherford…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Jackets, Red Wings, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Amalie Benjamin: Forward David Backes is a possibility tonight. Boston Bruins: Forward Jake Debrusk (upper-body) and David Krejci (re-aggravated his upper-body injury) are day-to-day and out tonight. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Joe Yerdon: Defenseman…

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Eastern Conference News: Panthers, Devils, Senators, Islanders, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals

On the Florida Panthers ... Matthew DeFranks: Coach Bob Boughner said that forward Evgeni Dadonov would be out for four to six weeks. FLA Panthers PR: Roberto Luongo joins Patrick Roy as the only two goaltenders with 200 wins for…

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NHL News: Flames, Kings, Canadiens, Senators, Lightning, Capitals, Lines and Pairings

On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Flames GM on Eddie Lack being sent to the AHL: “He needs to get some games in. He’d be the first one to tell you, and it’s probably not completely fair with the amount…

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NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Stars, Wild, Predators, Sens, Flyers, Pens, Blues, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Goaltender Ryan Miller was put on the IR with an upper-body injury as they need the roster space to activate defenseman Cam Fowler from the IR. On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forwards Brad…

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NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Avs, Red Wings, Senators, Flyers, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy Carlyle said that goaltender Ryan Miller took some shots before the team practiced yesterday. He could join their practice this week if he continues to progress. Ondrej Kase was also on…

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NHL News: Jackets, Wings, Kings, Sens, Preds, Devils, Isles, Flyers, Blues and Caps

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella said that Alex Wennberg is day-to-day with a "body" injury. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Coach Jeff Blashill said that forward Martin Frk could be…

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