Tag: Washington Capitals

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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NHL Injuries Playoff Teams: Senators, Capitals, Blues and Ducks

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Defenseman Erik Karlsson said that his foot is fine now and that he'll be good for the series. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Karlsson on this foot that has/had two hairline fractures.…

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Schedule For The Second Round Of The Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL.com: Schedule for the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Round two gets underway on Wednesday with both Western Conference games. EASTERN CONFERENCE Ottawa Senators (A2) vs. New York Rangers (WC1) Thursday, April 27, 7pm: Rangers @ Senators | CNBC,…

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NHL Injuries: Blues, Wild, Capitals, Senators, Bruins and Flames

On the St. Louis Blues  ... Jeremy Rutherford: Based on yesterday's practice lines it appears that Paul Stastny and Jori Lehtera are in and Ivan Barbashev and Zach Sanford are out. Jeremy Rutherford: Stastny was also practicing on the Blues…

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NHL Video: Washington Capitals Win Game 5 Over Toronto Maple Leafs

Justin Williams buried the overtime winner and Braden Holtby made 24 saves on 25 shots to give the Capitals a 2-1 win and 3-2 series lead

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