Christian Djoos

Christian Djoos replaces Brooks Orpik in lineup against the New Jersey Devils

The Djoos is finally loose again.

After the Caps acquired Nick Jensen from the Detroit Red Wings before the trade deadline, Christian Djoos will finally get a look on the third pair with the newly-acquired defenseman.

Brooks Orpik is the night’s healthy scratch. Orpik has not missed a game since January 23 and has played in 22 consecutive games.

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Nick Jensen to debut today, replacing Christian Djoos in lineup

In his pregame media availability, head coach Todd Reirden has confirmed that defender Nick Jensen will make his debut as a Washington Capital in today’s game against the New York Rangers.

Jensen will initially pair with Brooks Orpik, replacing Christian Djoos in the lineup.

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By Peter Hassett 1 month ago

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Christian Djoos scores one-handed ending 61-game goalless streak

Christian Djoos made his grand return to the lineup Saturday after missing 24 games due to a thigh injury and surgery for compartment syndrome.

Djoos wasted no time getting back in the scoresheet, tallying his first goal since [blows off dust from sports almanac] December 30, 2017 — a 61-game goalless streak.

He scored one-handed.

I’m serious. You have to see this.

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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Nicklas Backstrom holds up a Christian Djoos jersey while arriving at Capitals game

As Nicklas Backstrom arrived at Capital One Arena ahead of the LA Kings game, he did not want to show off his suit.

Instead. Backstrom held up a Christian Djoos’s jersey to the camera.

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By Brennin Weiswerda 1 month 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 months ago

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Capitals recall Christian Djoos from conditioning assignment in Hershey, roster decision looms

On Friday morning, the Washington Capitals announced that they had recalled defenseman Christian Djoos back to Washington from his conditioning stint with their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears.

Djoos has not appeared in a Caps game since December 11 against the Detroit Red Wings.

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By Rachel Cohen 2 months ago

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Christian Djoos assigned to Hershey Bears for conditioning

More good news on the Christian Djoos front. Since suffering from compartment syndrome after an injury on December 11, 2018, the defender has made steady progress, returning to practice this week. On Sunday the Caps announced Djoos will report to the Hershey Bears for a conditioning stint before he returns to NHL play.

Update, 11:30 AM: Per Steve Whyno, Todd Reirden says Djoos will play for Hershey today and will return to the Caps mid-week.

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By Peter Hassett 2 months ago

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Christian Djoos fully participates in practice for first time since thigh surgery

Since Christian Djoos went down with a thigh injury, the Capitals third pairing on defense has been a mish-mashed rotation of Brooks Orpik, Madison Bowey, and Jonas Siegenthaler.

But The Djoos appears to be close to full looseness again. The Swedish defenseman fully participated in the Caps’ first practice back from All-Star Break and their bye week, shedding the non-contact light blue jersey he wore last week.

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By Julia Karron 2 months ago

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Christian Djoos participates in Capitals optional skate, wears non-contact jersey

During the Capitals optional skate Tuesday morning ahead of their game against the San Jose Sharks, defenseman Christian Djoos, who is recovering from surgery after suffering from compartment syndrome, took to the ice in a light blue, non-contact jersey.

Last week, Djoos was on the ice before the team practiced, so the non-contact jersey suggests Djoos could be back to fully participating in practice and playing with the team soon.

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By Julia Karron 2 months ago

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Christian Djoos continues to recover after thigh surgery

Injured defenseman Christian Djoos took the ice before Capitals practice on Saturday. NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti shared a video of Djoos’ doing drills and shooting against an unknown goaltender.

The Swede appears to have ramped up his skating since first jumping back on the ice nearly a week ago.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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