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Todd Reirden says Devante Smith-Pelly is going to the Hershey Bears

On Thursday at noon, Devante Smith-Pelly cleared waivers after being placed on them Wednesday afternoon by the Washington Capitals. His future was still in flux as a deal was being finalized with the LA Kings to acquire forward Carl Hagelin.

When head coach Todd Reirden met with the media following the completion of the trade, he mentioned that Smith-Pelly would be heading to Hershey.

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Alex Ovechkin takes off child’s Sidney Crosby beanie before taking photo with him

During the Capitals’ trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Wednesday, captain Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, Brooks Orpik, Tom Wilson and Braden Holtby were approached by a group of kids hoping for a photograph with the Stanley Cup champions.

There was just one problem.

One of them was wearing a Sidney Crosby beanie.

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By Donya Abramo 2 days ago

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Joel Ward believes he’s the missing piece to help the Leafs beat the Bruins in the playoffs

Back on February 11, news broke at the University of Prince Edward Island’s Men’s Hockey Alumni Day that former Capitals forward Joel Ward considered himself as being retired from professional hockey.

An NHL source later told RMNB that Ward wasn’t “officially” retired, something the forward himself confirmed via Color of Hockey. “No, I haven’t officially retired,” Ward said in an email to the website. “I’m always open to catch on a team.”

If Ward has his way, that team might be the Toronto Maple Leafs. And for good reason.

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By Donya Abramo 3 days ago

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KHL goalie suspended for shooting broken stick at referee

In breaking KHL news Tuesday, goaltender Jakub Stepanek was suspended five games.

The reason? After a heated exchange, the frustrated HC Slovan Bratislava netminder shot a broken stick at an official.

You have to see this.

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Hershey Bears tie 76-year-old franchise record with points in 15 straight games

After starting the season with seven consecutive losses in October and sitting near the bottom of the standings, the Hershey Bears have turned their season around dramatically.

The Bears have rattled off a 9-0-0-1 record in their last 10 games, and have tallied points in 15 straight games, tying a 76-year-old franchise record. Let me repeat: a SEVENTY SIX YEAR-OLD-RECORD.

The last time Hershey had points in 15 straight games was during the 1942-1943 season.

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Ilya Samsonov conducts second English language interview after shootout win over Lehigh Valley

On Saturday night, Capitals prospect and 2015 first-round pick Ilya Samsonov backstopped the Hershey Bears to their eighth consecutive win and extended their point streak to 14 games.

Samsonov made 20 saves against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and stopped all three shots in the shootout to secure the Bears the 3-2 win.

Following the game, Samsonov met with the media and utilized his newfound confidence in speaking English to conduct his second interview without the need of a translator.

Thanks to Chocolate Hockey, there is video of the exchange.

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By Donya Abramo 5 days ago

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Capitals season-ticket holders are receiving a surprise gift in the mail: a Stanley Cup ring

On Saturday, Capitals season-ticket holders began receiving a surprising and unexpected gift in the mail. The gift arrived inside a simple red box, emblazoned with the team logo, and #ALLCAPS down the side.

But what was inside was anything but simple.

The Capitals sent their season-ticket holders an incredible gift. A Stanley Cup ring.

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By Donya Abramo 6 days ago

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Get 20% off in RMNB’s Valentine’s Day sale

You guys. For the next two days, from 2/13 to 2/14, we’re offering 20% all orders in the RMNB merch store. Just use the coupon code LOVE19 during checkout. From our popular “Not Going To Be Suck” design to our new holiday-inspired “Love Hearts”, treat yourself or your hockey-loving loved one this Valentine’s Day. Be safe out there!

PS – This is one of our biggest sales of the year so definitely get on it.

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By Donya Abramo 1 week ago

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Christian Djoos returns to lineup against Florida Panthers

The Washington Capitals recalled defenseman Christian Djoos from his conditioning stint in Hershey on Friday. Jonas Siegenthaler, the only waiver exempt player on the Capitals roster for the 2018-19 season, was re-assigned to the Hershey Bears to make space for Djoos’ return.

At Saturday’s morning skate, Djoos was skating on the third pair with Orpik, suggesting he will get a sweater when the Capitals play the Florida Panthers tonight. Djoos has not yet been officially activated from long-term injured reserve.

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By Donya Abramo 2 weeks ago

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Philipp Grubauer returns to DC for first time since joining Colorado Avalanche: ‘Washington is always going to be home’

Though the Washington Capitals and Philipp Grubauer have already had a reunion during the 2018-19 season, Thursday night’s tilt against the Colorado Avalanche marks the first time that the former Capitals backup goaltender will return to the District.

Speaking with the media following the Colorado Avalanche’s morning skate at Capital One Arena, Grubauer said to Capitals Radio’s Ben Raby, “It’s special coming back. I’ve had this date circled. Washington is always going to be home.”

Grubauer won’t get the nod in net, with another former Capital, Semyon Varlamov, starting instead, but the homecoming will still be an emotional one.

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