Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL Injuries: Senators, Penguins, Capitals, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Ducks and Blues

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Mark Borowiecki is listed as day-to-day with a leg injury but it's not looking like he'll be returning anytime soon. Coach Guy Boucher said he's "getting closer" but…

Mark Easson

NHL Video: Washington Capitals Hold Off Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4

NHL Playoffs: T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson each scored a pair of goals as the Washington Capitals held on to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 4 and even the best of 7 series at 2 games apiece.

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, and Kevin Shattenkirk

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Think that Stars will buy out goaltender Antti Niemi and keep Kari Lehtonen. They will then could look to sign a free agent goalie like Ben Bishop,…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Capitals, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Ducks and Blues

On the Washington Capitals ... Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Mid Atlantic: Coach Barry Trotz said that defenseman Karl Alzner will miss tonight's game against the Maple Leafs with an upper-body injury. He was also out for Game 3 and is…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Capitals, Maple Leafs and Ducks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Dispatch: Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski took a puck in the face on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season with facial fractures. Werenski was hit in the…

Mark Easson

NHL Playoff Predictions – Eastern Conference Media Selections Round 1

    We've put together a collection of NHL playoff predictions for the Eastern Conference matchups. We've included media outlets - Dobber Hockey, ESPN, NHL.com, Post Media, Sportsnet, The Fourth Period, USA Today and Yahoo! Sports - with predictions from…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Penguins, Bruins, Leafs, Capitals, Blues, Blackhawks and Sharks

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan on Matt Murray: "Matt got hurt in the warmup. We'll have more information tomorrow. We know both of our goalies are #1 goalies." Dan Rosen: Murray has a lower-body injury On…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Playoff Previews and Predictions

Montreal Canadiens (1) vs. New York Rangers (WC1) The Canadiens had a tumultuous year, swapping PK Subban for Shea Weber last summer and firing head coach Michael Therrien in favor of Claude Julien  during the season. The Habs may be…

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Playoff Injuries: Leafs, Canadiens, Pens, Sens, Caps, Sharks, Ducks and Preds

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Goaltender Frederik Andersen on if he was worried about missing time after he left Saturday's game early: "Well, you have to go through the protocol & stuff" Kristen Shilton: Coach Mike Babcock on…

Mark Easson

Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Schedules

NHL: The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs will get underway on Wednesday. First round schedule, with all times in EST and TV coverage. EASTERN CONFERENCE Montreal Canadiens (A1) vs. New York Rangers (WC1) Wednesday, April 12, 7pm: Rangers @ Canadiens |…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Bruins, Sens, Pens, Caps, Habs, Lightning and Coyotes

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Wawrow: Source with direct knowledge of the situation said that Kyle Okposo's condition is showing signs of improving. John Vogl: Forward Marcus Foligno is finished for the season with a knee injury - out…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Penguins, Canadiens, Capitals, Rangers and Devils

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Paul Hamilton of WGR 550 reported yesterday that Kyle Okposo is in the Neuro Surgical ICU at a Buffalo hospital. Coach Dan Bylsma said he was "very concerned." Okposo…

Mark Easson