Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL Rumors: Mostly Washington Capitals With A Little LA Kings

On the Washington Capitals ... JJ Regan: Pending UFA defenseman Karl Alzner said he's still in the dark with regards to his contract status for next season. Pierre LeBrun: "End of an era at least in some ways for the…

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NHL Rumors: Capitals, Stars and Sabres

On the Washington Capitals ... JJ Regan: Goaltender Philipp Grubauer said he's ready to be a starting goaltender but would be happy to return to the Capitals. Jesse Dougherty: RFA forward Brett Connolly said that his agent has spoken with…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Some Changes Are Coming For The Capitals

On the Washington Capitals ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the offseason priorities for the Washington Capitals. 1. Get RFA forward Evgeny Kuznetsov signed to a contract extension - Need to get Kuznetsov signed to a long-term contract extension.…

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NHL Rumors: Shattenkirk, Maple Leafs, Ducks and Stars

On Kevin Shattenkirk, Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Brett Hull, who works for the St. Louis Blues, said last week about Kevin Shattenkirk: "he wanted to go back home, back east to the New…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers are expected to protect seven forwards, three defenseman and one goaltender as opposed to protecting eight skaters and a goalie. Easy decisions are protecting Claude Giroux, Wayne…

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NHL Video: Penguins One Win Away From Eliminating The Capitals

Justin Schultz broke the tie on a power play in the 2nd and Marc-Andre Fleury made 36 saves as the Penguins edged the Capitals in Game 4, 3-2.

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NHL News: Exempt From Expansion, 2018 Winter Olympics and Niskanen/Crosby

On players exempt from the expansion draft ... Craig Custance: NHL sent a list of players that are exempt from the expansion draft. Was agreed upon with the NHLPA: Dave Bolland, Craig Cunningham, Chris Pronger, Cody McCormick, David Clarkson, Johan…

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NHL Video: Capitals Get Back Into Series With 3-2 OT Win

The Capitals allowed two late goals in the 3rd period, but Kevin Shattenkirk tallied the overtime winner to give Washington a 3-2 win in Game 3

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NHL Injuries: Senators, Capitals, Penguins, and Predators

On the Ottawa Senators ... Mike Morreale: Defenseman Erik Karlsson didn't practice today. During Game 2 he was dealing with some foot pain. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Senators forward Clarke MacArthur said that he left Saturday's game early with a…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins Go Up 2-0 On The Washington Capitals

Phil Kessel and Jake Guentzel each scored twice, while Marc-Andre Fleury made 34 saves to give the Penguins a 6-2 win and 2-0 series lead

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NHL Injuries: Penguins, Capitals, Predators, Ducks, Stars, Lightning and Bruins

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Carl Hagelin is close to returning and is listed as day-to-day. He took some limited contact at practice yesterday. Pens Inside Scoop: Goaltender Matt Murray is still…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Capitals, Penguins, Predators, Canadiens and Stars

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Defenseman Kevin Bieksa suffered a lower-body injury and they'll continue to evaluate him today. On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti: Defenseman Karl Alzner (upper-body) skated as an extra defensive pair with Taylor…

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