Devante Smith-Pelly

If the Caps are worried about speed and the PK, they should look closely at Devante Smith-Pelly

Amidst trade buzz, Caps forward Andre Burakovsky had not dressed for a game in nearly two weeks. But now that we’re into the holiday roster freeze and he cannot be moved, there’s less of a reason to keep Burakovsky out of the lineup. Still, considering that the Caps have won 12 of their last 15 games, it was probably not an easy decision for head coach Todd Reirden to bring him back. Tonight Burakovsky steps in as Dmitrij Jaskin and Travis Boyd will be scratches.

While it’s good to see Burakovsky back in the lineup, I wonder if the team’s anxiety over its mediocre penalty kill is sabotaging lineup decisions overall. Ideally, Burakovsky should really slot in for Devante Smith-Pelly.

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By Peter Hassett 2 years ago

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Devante Smith-Pelly participates in children’s winter coat drive

Capitals forward Devante Smith-Pelly spent the day in DC helping distribute winter coats with the Children’s Charities Foundation’s Coats for Kids program.

DSP visited students ranging from pre-k to fifth grade at two elementary schools, Aiton Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School, where he helped the kids pick out their new winter coats.

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By Rachel Cohen 2 years ago

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The Capitals spread holiday cheer by visiting children at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Monday afternoon, the Washington Capitals made their annual visit to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Donning their red home jerseys and Christmas-themed hats, the players interacted with children, while signing autographs and taking photos.

“It’s just about whatever [kids] want us to do,” John Carlson said to the Capitals about the annual event. “As much or as little as they want us to participate in things. Whatever we can do to bring smiles – that’s our focus.”

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By Cara Bahniuk 2 years ago

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Kuznetsov is back in the lineup, Smith-Pelly and Kempny are both good to play tonight

After undergoing a full practice yesterday, Evgeny Kuznetsov has slotted back into the lineup centering the second line, and it looks like he’ll be ready to go for tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils.

Alex Ovechkin, Michal Kempny, and Devante Smith-Pelly, all of whom took maintenance days this week to deal with injuries, were also inserted into today’s lineup. Ovi is on the top line with Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson, while DSP is slotted into the third line and Kempny is on the top defensive pairing.

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By Julia Karron 2 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin misses practice

After participating in a full practice yesterday, captain Alex Ovechkin is taking a maintenance day and did not participate in practice.

Ovechkin is using the day to tend to an upper-body injury, and in Ovi’s absence, Travis Boyd has filled in on the top-line left wing slot. Boyd also filled in on Ovechkin’s spot on the first power play unit drills, which is a likely indication that Ovi will play tomorrow.

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By Julia Karron 2 years ago

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Caps injury update: Kuznetsov in no-contact jersey, Oshie can’t skate, and Smith-Pelly and Kempny miss practice

The Capitals are trying to stave off another injury bug.

Both Devante Smith-Pelly and Michal Kempny are taking maintenance days instead of practicing with the squad. DSP blocked a shot with his right leg in the game against the Islanders and did not return to the game after the second period. It’s unclear what Kempny’s ailment is.

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By Julia Karron 2 years ago

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Devante Smith-Pelly unable to finish Islanders game after blocking shot off right leg

Capitals forward Devante Smith-Pelly was unable to complete the Capitals-Islanders game after suffering a lower-body injury 1:52 into the first period.

DSP blocked an Islanders shot from the point and needed assistance getting off the ice.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Devante Smith-Pelly briefly resembles Bambi on ice after losing skate blade

Devante Smith-Pelly had an extreme ice adventure late in the first period against the Montreal Canadiens.

Smith-Pelly lost his skate blade after absorbing a rough run into the boards by Kenny Agostino.

This was problematic (and funny) because skating is hard without one of your skate blades. Who knew?

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Seconds apart, Alex Ovechkin and Devante Smith-Pelly both missed scoring an empty-net goal

Alex Ovechkin and Devante Smith-Pelly both scored in the Capitals’ 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers Monday night, but they also shared in a funny lowlight at the end of the game.

Both players missed out on gimme empty-net goals.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Inspired play by Travis Boyd leads to first period goals by Jakub Vrana and Devante Smith-Pelly

12 games into the season, the defending champion Washington Capitals are only one game over .500 and have struggled with turnovers and team defense. Monday morning, ahead of the Caps’ game against the Edmonton Oilers, head coach Todd Reirden made several aggressive changes to the forward lines. A re-tooled fourth line paid immediate dividends in the first period against the Oilers.

Capitals center Travis Boyd, playing in his first game of the season after getting injured during training camp, skated with Jakub Vrana and Devante Smith-Pelly. Boyd had two assists in three minutes as the Caps took a 2-1 lead into intermission.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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