Ilya Samsonov removed from NHL’s COVID-19 Unavailability List
The Washington Capitals lost starting goaltender Vitek Vanecek to injury early during the first period of Game One. But help might (?)…
Peter Laviolette refuses to answer questions about Evgeny Kuznetsov and Ilya Samsonov who remain away from the team
Peter Laviolette was Peak Lavy ahead of Game One of the Capitals' first-round series against the Boston Bruins. After the morning skate,…
TJ Oshie centering third line at morning skate, Evgeny Kuznetsov still missing
Based on Saturday's morning skate, the Washington Capitals look ready to go for their postseason kickoff tonight -- with one major exception.…
No Capitals goaltenders were included in the NHL’s top-16 goalies power rankings for the playoffs
Now we may understand why 15 of 16 NHL.com contributors picked the Boston Bruins to upset the Washington Capitals in the first…
Peter Laviolette refuses to announce Capitals’ starting goaltender for playoffs
On May 3, RMNB published an article entitled Peter Laviolette says Capitals will name Ilya Samsonov or Vitek Vanecek as starter before…
Evgeny Kuznetsov, and likely Ilya Samsonov, remain on COVID-19 Unavailability List for ninth straight day
The Washington Capitals were without four key players for their season finale against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. TJ Oshie and John…
Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, and John Carlson practice, Capitals change up lines ahead of final game of the season
The Washington Capitals, who will play their final game of the regular season on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, made a flurry…
TJ Oshie will return to lineup against Rangers in first game after father’s death
TJ Oshie will make an emotional return back to the lineup after missing Monday's Rangers game to be with his father, Tim,…
Evgeny Kuznetsov added to NHL’s COVID-19 Unavailability List for second time this season
A day after being suspended by the Capitals for discplinary reasons, Evgeny Kuznetsov has landed on the NHL's COVID-19 Unavailability List for…
Kuznetsov and Samsonov could be suspended more than one game. Laviolette: ‘We’re working through things inside the room.’
Evgeny Kuznetsov and Ilya Samsonov appear to be in some major hot water with the team. A day after the Capitals suspended…
Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson return from injury, Caps to play one forward short against NYR after Kuznetsov and Samsonov suspended
Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson will return to the lineup against the New York Rangers on Monday after missing four and two…
Evgeny Kuznetsov and Ilya Samsonov will not play tonight due to disciplinary reasons
Here's a head-scratcher: Forward Evgeny Kuznetsov and goalie Ilya Samsonov will not play in tonight's game against the Rangers. The Caps say…
Peter Laviolette says Capitals will name Ilya Samsonov or Vitek Vanecek as starter before playoffs, but team will need both goalies
Vitek Vanecek will start against the New York Rangers Monday night. Once Vitek takes the ice at Madison Square Garden, he will…
At long last, an answer to the question: Vanecek or Samsonov?
Saturday night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins was a tedious waste, as poor Chris C. was obligated to document. The Capitals were…
Ilya Samsonov will get rare consecutive starts against the Islanders. Peter Laviolette: ‘We’ve got to name a starter’ for the playoffs.
Not only is it crunch time for the Washington Capitals as a team, but it's also crunch time for the team's two…
Ilya Samsonov becomes first goalie in Capitals’ franchise history to record a shutout in a shootout win
Ilya Samsonov accomplished a rare piece of history in the Capitals' 1-0 victory against the New York Islanders on Thursday. According to…
Ilya Samsonov out day-to-day due to upper-body injury
Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov will neither play nor be on the bench for the team's game against the Buffalo Sabres Thursday…
Angry Damon Severson goes down tunnel to privately break stick after Ilya Samsonov makes sensational save
New Jersey Devils defenseman Damon Severson lost his s*&^ after Ilya Samsonov made his flashiest save of the season late in the…
Jakub Vrana to be healthy scratch for second straight game
Jakub Vrana, the Capitals' second-leading goal scorer at even-strength (10 goals), will sit again against the New Jersey Devils per head coach…
Ilya Samsonov hit in head by TJ Oshie, leaves game in first minute
Update: Ilya Samsonov returned to the game with 3:04 remaining in the first period. Original story: After taking a head hit from…
