Ilya Samsonov will replace Vitek Vanecek, start Game Three for Capitals
After two games in Florida that saw Vitek Vanecek go 1-1 with a 4.21 goals-against average and a .863 save percentage, Washington…
It’s anyone’s guess who will start Game Three for the Capitals between Vitek Vanecek and Ilya Samsonov
Coming into the Capitals-Panthers first-round series, Peter Laviolette said he hoped his Game One starter would grab the reins, but remained realistic…
Peter Laviolette will name starting goaltender for Game One on Tuesday, hopes Samsonov or Vanecek ‘just take off and run’ with it
The Washington Capitals hoped one of their two young goaltenders would separate themselves this season, but in the end, that did not…
After poor Ilya Samsonov outing, Peter Laviolette admits the Capitals may not have a typical number one starter in the playoffs
Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov allowed four goals on 26 shots against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. His struggles further…
Photo: Gardien solitaire Ilya Samsonov à Montréal
Ilya Samsonov served as the Capitals' backup goaltender against the Canadiens on Saturday, but it sure looked like a lonely experience. Due…
Ilya Samsonov to get second-straight start in net, Conor Sheary misses out against Penguins due to non-COVID illness
Saturday, the Washington Capitals kick off the first half of back-to-back afternoon games with a matchup against their forever rivals the Pittsburgh…
Ilya Samsonov to start against Lightning as Capitals ‘work through some things in the room’
The Washington Capitals are set to do battle with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night as the team looks to bounce…
Peter Laviolette alludes to goaltending competition being open again after back-to-back poor starts from Vitek Vanecek
Vitek Vanecek was crowned by general manager Brian MacLellan to be the Capitals' starting goaltender heading into the playoffs. "I think it…
Capitals organization releases statement saying it condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Washington Capitals released a statement ahead of their game against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. In conjunction with Monumental Sports &…
Brian MacLellan says Capitals won’t be ‘as aggressive as we normally are’ during trade deadline
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan spoke at length with the media on Wednesday. The most talked about topic was the trade…
Brian MacLellan: Alex Ovechkin under ‘an incredible amount of pressure’ due to Russia’s war with Ukraine
On Wednesday, Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan discussed how the team's Russian players are doing and how the team is trying…
Ilya Samsonov gets hurt during practice; Joe Snively, Carl Hagelin miss skate due to injury
The Washington Capitals are a mess. A Caps' regular has left practice due to injury in consecutive days. Wednesday, Ilya Samsonov was…
Ilya Samsonov leaves warmups, comes back, starts, and gives up a goal in 11 seconds
Ilya Samsonov was penciled in as the starter by head coach Peter Laviolette against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. The matinee game…
Report: Montreal Canadiens inquired about Ilya Samsonov’s availability
RDS, a sports channel in Montreal, is reporting that the Canadiens reached out to the Capitals about the availability of goaltender Ilya…
Ilya Samsonov to get fourth straight start against Flyers, Justin Schultz out day-to-day
The Washington Capitals held their morning skate in Philadelphia hours before they're slated to take on the Flyers for the second time…
Alex Ovechkin misses first practice back from All-Star Break, will not play against Canadiens on Thursday
The Washington Capitals held an optional, afternoon practice on Monday. It was their first time hitting the ice as a team since…
Ilya Samsonov to start against Canucks, Dmitry Orlov and Carl Hagelin out of COVID protocol
The Washington Capitals goaltenders have been the talk of the town recently as head coach Peter Laviolette told reporters last week that…
Ilya Samsonov suffers injury during practice
Dmitry Orlov wasn't the only Russian Capitals player to get injured on Tuesday. Goaltender Ilya Samsonov did too. According to NHL.com's Tom…
Evgeny Kuznetsov available against Penguins, Ilya Samsonov to start in goal
The still-super-dinged-up and COVID-protocol-ridden Washington Capitals took the ice at Medstar Capitals Iceplex before their matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Friday. On…
Capitals starting lineup still up in the air as team turns attention to Columbus Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals will play the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night looking to break a two-game losing streak. TJ Oshie and…
