Thursday during the Capitals morning skate, Barry Trotz made one tweak to his lineup ahead of Game Four.
Jakub Vrana was demoted to the team’s fourth line while Chandler Stephenson, AKA Lil’ Steve, was promoted to the second line.
After watching his team fall in a 2-0 series hole against the Blue Jackets, Capitals head coach Barry Trotz is making changes, albeit subtle, to his lineup.
Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz is making several lineup changes ahead of the team’s game against the Ottawa Senators.
Goaltender Philipp Grubauer will earn the start a night after he relieved Braden Holtby against Buffalo. After another poor team effort on defense, Holtby scuffled, giving up four first period goals on 17 shots against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Holtby has given up 26 goals in parts of the last six games, with a record of 0-4-2. This will be Grubauer’s fourth start in the Caps’ last eight contests.
Trotz, it appears, will also make a surprising yet not really all that surprising change on defense to get the newly acquired Jakub Jerabek into the lineup.
From butt-slashes to whatever this is, Washington Capitals players have very elaborate and bizarre routines to get ready for games.
Now, via video from @JayAndDan, we learn that John Carlson gives Alex Ovechkin cup checks.
By Ian Oland 3 years ago
The Andre Burakovsky and Christian Djoos shenanigans continue. This time with their figurative Swedish dad Nicklas Backstrom.
By Donya Abramo 3 years ago
Washington Capitals fans enjoyed a girls’ night out at Hockey ‘n Heels at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Tuesday evening. The Scarlet Caps hosted their annual night of on-ice sessions with Capital players and alumni as well as off-ice talks with coaches, nutrition guides, and broadcast talent.
By Amanda Bowen 3 years ago
It’s been four years since our Swedes rode bikes.
Saturday, two NEW Swedes did it again. Christian Djoos and Andre Burakovsky rode a tandem bicycle together in New York City at Central Park.
After getting countless requests on Instagram, Twitter, and in our email, we have decided to indulge you, our dear reader.
By Cara Bahniuk 3 years ago
Andre Burakovsky and Christian Djoos are vacationing with several other Capitals players in New York City for the All-Star Break.
Saturday, the two Swedes decided that Yes, this is the perfect time to remake an iconic moment in Capitals Olympic history so they jumped on a tandem bike together, cutely might I add, at Central Park.
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you: Swedes on Bikes Version 2.0.
By Ian Oland 3 years ago
On Thursday evening, the Capitals put on their best suits and ties for the team’s annual Caps Casino Night. All proceeds from the event, hosted in the casino ballroom of the newly opened MGM National Harbor, benefited the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation.
Players interacted with fans while playing blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas Hold ’Em, and slot machines.
By Cara Bahniuk 3 years ago
The Caps defensemen have come to play tonight. With Matt Niskanen’s third period tally, three defensemen have lit the lamp against the Devils.
By Cara Bahniuk 3 years ago
