Chris Cerullo

About Chris Cerullo (@CJC_95)

Cerullo, a graduate of Catholic University's business school, has been with RMNB since 2016 and was once only known as "Chris From The Comments". He now is one of the main faces of RMNB's gameday coverage and the man behind the "numbers for the morning after" series. You can normally find him on social media tweeting about professional wrestling or his hockey card collection. Follow Chris: Twitter

Capitals announce roster for first road preseason game against Detroit Red Wings

The Washington Capitals will play their first road preseason game on Saturday. They’ll rematch the Detroit Red Wings who they just beat 4-3 at Capital One Arena on Thursday.

The Caps dressed a primarily NHL-veteran laden up against the Wings in that win as new head coach Spencer Carbery wanted to get his older players a game at home. With the team now staring down three in a row on the road, Carbery has gone back to a more mixed roster of NHL vets, prospects, and AHL standouts.

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Capitals return Andrew Cristall back to WHL’s Kelowna Rockets

The Washington Capitals announced one Training Camp roster cut on Friday. Andrew Cristall, the team’s 2023 second-round draft selection, has been returned back to the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets.

Cristall made his NHL preseason debut on Thursday night against the Detroit Red Wings. The talented forward earned an assist on Rasmus Sandin’s power-play goal.

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Nicklas Backstrom impresses in first preseason game since 2019: ‘Nicke looked amazing. He looked like himself from 10 years ago.’

Nicklas Backstrom hit the ice last week for his first NHL Training Camp since 2019. In previous offseasons, the veteran Swede dealt with lingering hip-related issues limiting what he could do. But with his successful surgery in June 2022 correcting his problems, the Capitals center was able to fully train without limitations in the summer. During his first press conference back with Capitals media, Backstrom made it clear he was healthy and done talking about his hip.

The silky playmaker dressed for his first preseason game on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, skating on a line with Alex Ovechkin. The dynamic duo didn’t wait long to get on the scoresheet and played more minutes than any other Caps forwards.

Backstrom earned effusive praise postgame from teammates and coaches who noticed just how rejuvenated he looks.

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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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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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Capitals getting their first look at SHL-signee Hardy Haman Aktell: ‘He’s a really smart, long, intelligent defender’

The Washington Capitals dipped into the international free agent pool last spring when they signed Swedish defenseman Hardy Haman Aktell to a one-year, two-way entry-level contract in late April. Haman Aktell had just finished up successful SHL season with the Vaxjo Lakers where he was the team’s leading scorer from the backend.

The Caps are getting their first look at the 25-year-old, left-handed blueliner at this year’s Training Camp. With veteran defender Joel Edmundson announced out four-to-six weeks with a fractured hand, attention has turned to depth players like Haman Aktell to see if they can take his minutes.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 days ago

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Alex Ovechkin will make his preseason debut against Detroit Red Wings as Capitals look to test out new power play

The Great Eight is ready for some game action.

Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery announced that the first practice group from Wednesday’s Training Camp session would be the team’s game group for Thursday’s matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. That means that Caps captain Alex Ovechkin will take the ice for his preseason debut.

Other veterans that will join Ovechkin on the ice include Nicklas Backstrom, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Tom Wilson, Nic Dowd, TJ Oshie, John Carlson, and Charlie Lindgren.

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Ivan Miroshnichenko skates on top line with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, power play gets first work during Training Camp

The Washington Capitals and new head coach Spencer Carbery kicked off another day of Training Camp with a bit of a surprise among their forward lines. When Group A took to the ice for their practice session, it was apparent that some interchanging of the team’s regular two groups of players had gone on.

No longer was Anthony Mantha a part of the team’s top trio with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom. That honor belonged to 2022 first-round draft selection, Ivan Miroshnichenko.

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Martin Fehervary is literally faster than Connor McDavid (and all other defensemen in the NHL)

Martin Fehervary is a gifted, quick skater, especially for a defenseman, and the Washington Capitals have known that since he was drafted in the second round of the 2018 NHL Draft. But, what if someone were to tell you that he’s literally faster than Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid?

Via data from NHL Edge, the league’s puck and player tracking technology, Fehervary did in fact post a faster “top maximum skating speed” during the 2022-23 season than McDavid. Fehervary actually finished third in the entire league with his 24.21 mph max speed and McDavid finished sixth (24.16 mph).

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By Chris Cerullo 3 days ago

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NHL 24 rates Alex Ovechkin as fifth-best left wing in hockey, gives him top ratings in both wrist shot and slap shot power

The 2023-24 season won’t start for another few weeks, but Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has already gotten his first grade of the campaign.

Ahead of the release of video game NHL 24, EA Sports is revealing their in-game ratings for top NHL players. The game, which comes out on October 6, will feature Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar as its cover athlete.

Ovechkin is still the highest-rated player on the Caps in the latest edition of the game and is ranked as the fifth-best left wing in hockey. His overall rating comes in at 91, down one point from the 92 he received last year.

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