Thank goodness, the Capitals were not suck against the Colorado Avalanche the other night. Their western trip continues with a slightly less fearsome opponents for a late-night game. Here come the Coyotes, who have Taylor Hall for some reason. Maybe Ovi can score a goal?
Puck drop is at 10:00 PM. Chris has recap. Let’s get #rmnbafterdark weird.
By Peter Hassett 7 days ago
San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane was suspended three games on Saturday for an elbow of Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk.
But it was what happened after the suspension was announced that has everyone talking.
By Ian Oland 7 days ago
Evgeny Kuznetsov will not play against the Arizona Coyotes, Saturday night.
The Russian center was one of the first players to take the ice during the Capitals morning skate but did not take line rushes, according to The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir.
Update: The Washington Capitals commented on The Athletic’s and Adam Gold’s reporting and say they will not be the Hurricanes’ opponent for the Stadium Series game. The Washington Post’s Samantha Pell reported the news.
The Washington Capitals are not the Hurricanes’ opponent in the Stadium Series game next winter at Carter-Finley Stadium, per Caps spokesman.
— Samantha Pell (@SamanthaJPell) February 15, 2020
Original Story: Two years after hosting a Stadium Series game in Annapolis, MD, the Washington Capitals appear “likely” to be playing outdoors once again.
99.9 The Fan’s Adam Gold reported Saturday that the Carolina Hurricanes will be hosting a Stadium Series game at the home of NC State’s football team, Carter-Finley Stadium.
Gold tabbed the Capitals and the Penguins as the possible opponents.
The San Jose Sharks announced Saturday that defender Erik Karlsson will not play again this season. Karlsson broke his thumb in Winnipeg on Saturday and will require surgery.
By Peter Hassett 7 days ago
The Caps’ road trip continues, once again sans Evgeny Kuznetsov.
By Peter Hassett 1 week ago
TV Line’s Michael Ausiello got a big scoop this week: the hockey movie series The Mighty Ducks is being revived as a series on the Disney+ streaming platform. The new series will feature Emilio Estevez as Coach Gordon Bombay, plus a new character played by Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham.
By Peter Hassett 1 week ago
The NHL department of player safety has reached a ruling on Zack Kassian‘s kick to the chest of Erik Cernak. Kassian, a repeat offender, will be suspended seven games.
Seven, you may note, is less than ten.
By Peter Hassett 1 week ago
The Washington Capitals entered Pepsi Arena’s visitor’s locker room down 2-0 at intermission. The Caps, who had given up 12 goals combined in consecutive losses to the Flyers and Islanders, were still scuffling and after 20 minutes of play, looked primed to be blown out again.
And that’s when, according to the players, one of their soft-spoken leaders addressed the room: alternate captain Nicklas Backstrom.
By Ian Oland 1 week ago
The Washington Capitals defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Valentine’s Day Eve and it was nothing but love after the game.
TJ Oshie took to Instagram to tell former Capital Philipp Grubauer basicaly I love you, man.
