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    • Caps win 4-3
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    • Sandin and Carlson

    Ivan Miroshnichenko impresses Capitals in preseason debut: His ‘upside is awesome’ and ‘he looks like he’s got a lot of tools’

    Ivan Miroshnichenko was nervous and had jitters in the first period of his NHL preseason debut for the Washington Capitals. But by the end of regulation, the 19-year-old Russian, who was the Caps’ first round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, was the game’s second star and one of only two Caps’ players who had a multi-point night.

    “He was sort of similar to a lot of our players I’d say, they got better as the game went along,” Spencer Carbery said at his post-game press conference.

    Skating on the first line with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, Miroshnichenko impressed in his 16:23 of ice time posting two assists, three hits, and three shots. He called the experience a dream come true.

    “Only three shots!?” Tom Wilson said surprised. “I thought he had like 10. He was buzzing.”

    Miroshnichenko’s outing was so good that it has seemingly turned an automatic assignment to the AHL’s Hershey Bears during Training Camp into a more difficult decision.

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    Spencer Carbery praises new-look power play after win over Red Wings: ‘We have to force teams to defend more than [Ovechkin]’

    The Washington Capitals dressed a veteran-laden lineup against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday in part so that their new look power play could get some minutes together. The Caps’ man advantage unit, coached by new assistant Kirk Muller, got three tries against the Wings and potted one goal in the 4-3 victory.

    While much of the foundation initially installed by Adam Oates in 2012 and later run by former assistant Blaine Forsythe remains, Muller and new head coach Spencer Carbery have already added their own wrinkles to try and freshen things up.

    The rookie bench boss discussed postgame what he saw from his top special teams group.

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    Alex Ovechkin feels age while serving as interpreter for Ivan Miroshnichenko: ‘I was drafted when he was one. Jesus, I’m old.’

    Ivan Miroshnichenko was noticeable and impressive in his NHL preseason debut, notching two assists, three shots, and three hits for the Capitals in 16:23 of ice time against the Detroit Red Wings.

    But what held special significance for Miroshnichenko was being placed on the same line as Capitals’ legends Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom in the 4-3 victory.

    After being named second star of the night, Miroshnichenko spoke with Capitals’ media in the locker room using Ovechkin as an interpreter.

    It was magic as you might expect.

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    Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson score in Capitals’ 4-3 preseason victory over Red Wings

    The Washington Capitals looked a lot smoother in their second game of the preseason.

    Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery gave jerseys to the team’s superstar core including Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson, TJ Oshie, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and John Carlson. That firepower, along with successful NHL preseason debuts from Ivan Miroshnichenko and Andrew Cristall, was enough to give the Capitals’ 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

    John Carlson scored the game-winner, Tom Wilson potted a goal, and Nicklas Backstrom reversed roles with Alex Ovechkin to add a tally of his own. Rasmus Sandin added an insurance goal in the third period.

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    Mike Green returns to Capital One Arena for Capitals’ preseason game against Red Wings

    A beloved former player was in the house for the Capitals-Red Wings preseason game, Thursday.

    Mike Green, a two-time Norris Trophy finalist with the Caps, was spotted in a luxury box with other Capitals alumni.

    The appearance marks the first time Green has been spotted publicly at Capital One Arena since announcing his retirement in 2020.

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    By Ian Oland 9 hours ago

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    Open Thread: Washington Capitals take on Detroit Red Wings in second preseason game

    The Washington Capitals take on the Detroit Red Wings for their second game of the 2023 preseason.

    Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom will be in the lineup for the first time this year while Ivan Miroshnichenko and Andrew Cristall (he’s super excited) will make their NHL preseason debuts. Miroshnichenko will notably skate with Ovechkin and Backstrom on the top line.

    The game will air live on Monumental Sports Network (formerly known as NBC Sports Washington) with Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin with the call.

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    Andrew Cristall is so excited about making NHL preseason debut that he woke up 45 minutes before alarm, left shoes in car

    Andrew Cristall is having the most pure reaction to making his NHL preseason debut for the Capitals’ Thursday night. The 18-year-old left wing is spazzing out in the most adorable ways.

    According to the Capitals, the team’s second-round pick from the 2023 NHL Draft left his shoes in his car, apparently forcing him to re-make his walk down to the Capital One Arena locker room for the first time.

    Cristall could be seen laughing and smiling in photos posted by the Caps as Alex Ovechkin, wearing his Michael Jordan hoodie, can be seen in the foreground.

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    By Ian Oland 12 hours ago

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    Andrei Vasilevskiy to miss first two months of 2023-24 season due to back surgery

    The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without one of their best players for the start of the 2023-24 season.

    The team announced that Vezina Trophy winner Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to miss approximately the first two months of the regular season due to back surgery.

    The procedure was a microdiscectomy that addressed a lumbar disc herniation. The Russian goaltender went under the knife this morning.

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    By Ian Oland 13 hours ago

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    Rasmus Sandin says John Carlson is actively mentoring him on the first pairing: ‘It’s obviously huge’

    ARLINGTON, VA–- Rasmus Sandin will make his preseason debut with the Washington Capitals Thursday night ahead of his first full campaign in Washington. After the Toronto Maple Leafs dealt him at the trade deadline, Sandin immediately jumped into a role with the Caps’ top four and put up 15 points (3g, 12a) in 19 games.

    Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery, who worked Sandin for two years as an assistant coach in Toronto, has paired the 23-year-old blueliner with John Carlson for Thursday’s matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. According to Sandin, Carlson’s had plenty of feedback for his new defense partner.

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    By Katie Adler 15 hours ago

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    Connor Bedard to make his NHL preseason debut with Chicago Blackhawks

    Connor Bedard is set to make his official debut on NHL ice.

    The 18-year-old phenom will suit up for the Chicago Blackhawks’ preseason matchup against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. Bedard, the 2023 first overall draft selection, already saw some prospect tournament action for Chicago, notching a hat trick, but has not yet played in an NHL preseason game.

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    By Chris Cerullo 17 hours ago

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