Tag: Washington Capitals

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Red Wings, Canadiens, Rangers, Penguins, Flyers, and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Torey Krug was given a maintenance day yesterday is available for tonight. Forward Ryan Spooner will have his lower-body injury re-evaluated today. Forward Jake DeBrusk will be…

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NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Rangers, Penguins, Sharks, and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Hampus Lindholm and his upper-body injury flew back to Anaheim after he landed with the team in Vegas. "Hopefully it'll settle down here in the next couple of…

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NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Sabres, Panthers, Knights, Capitals, Lines and Pairings

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Looking like forward Rickard Rakell (upper-body) could be back in the lineup after missing their past five games. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes assigned Marek Langhamer to Tucson of the…

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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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