Mike Babcock announces Roman Polak’s done for the year
The Toronto Maple Leafs are already without defenseman Nikita Zaitsev. Now they will be without one of their best blueliners for the…
Roman Polak suffers grotesque injury after absorbing huge bodycheck from Brooks Orpik
The Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs have been playing exciting run-and-gun hockey in their first round matchup, trading tough hits along…
Kris Letang will miss the playoffs after surgery for herniated disc
The reigning Stanley Cup champions received some terrible news Wednesday. The Pittsburgh Penguins' best defenseman, Kris Letang, will undergo surgery for a…
Schmidtuation change: Nate Schmidt will play against Leafs as John Carlson sits due to lower-body injury
This just in. Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson is a late scratch against the Leafs tonight. And you guys, Nate Schmidt is…
Justin Williams says TJ Oshie missed time recently due to a concussion
On February 22nd, TJ Oshie scored a goal and tallied an assist against the Philadelphia Flyers. Oshie also suffered what Barry Trotz…
Matt Niskanen injured by Radko Gudas, leaves Flyers game early
Caps defenseman Matt Niskanen played 10 minutes, 20 seconds on Wednesday night -- more than 12 minutes below his average. That's because a nasty…
Brooks Orpik calls Andre Burakovsky’s ‘bad luck’ injury a broken hand
Friday afternoon, Barry Trotz updated reporters on the injury Andre Burakovsky suffered against the Red Wings. "Obviously it’s a hand injury," Trotz…
Barry Trotz says Andre Burakovsky’s right hand injury could keep him out of games until late March
Washington Capitals Head Coach Barry Trotz had some bad news regarding Andre Burakovsky's injured right hand. While speaking to reporters after practice…
According to Barry Trotz, Andre Burakovsky’s injured hand will force the Swede ‘to miss some time’
In the first period, Andre Burakovsky blocked a shot with his right hand. Burakovsky returned to the bench, but would be unable…
Andre Burakovsky leaves game after blocking shot with his right hand (GIFs)
Andre Burakovsky turned 22-years-old today, but his present from the hockey gods was a bad one. Late in the first period, Burakovsky…
Barry Trotz says injured Justin Williams will play Saturday against Montreal
Wednesday night, Justin Williams was a surprise scratch. The 35-year-old winger did not skate during pregame warmups and later was announced to…
Justin Williams will miss Bruins game with lower-body injury
Justin Williams, the Capitals' third-leading scorer (17 goals), will miss Wednesday night's rivalry game against the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury.…
Hershey Bears’ Nathan Walker out for 4-6 weeks due to broken hand
Hershey Bears' left wing Nathan Walker was on the verge of his first career promotion. Now he will sit for the next…
Dmitry Orlov leaves second period early after being high-sticked by Ryan Dzingel (GIFs)
Dmitry Orlov scored two goals on Monday. Tuesday, he felt the pendulum strike back in Ottawa. During a late second period dump-in,…
John Carlson likely out through All-Star break
On Sunday, January 15, John Carlson left the Capitals game against the Flyers with a lower-body injury. He has not played since. At…
John Carlson is doubtful for Thursday’s game against the St. Louis Blues
Head coach Barry Trotz just announced that defenseman John Carlson is doubtful for the Capitals' next game against St. Louis. Last Thursday,…
With TJ Oshie and Tom Wilson dealing with injuries, Capitals recall Paul Carey
Monday morning, the Capitals recalled forward Paul Carey from AHL Hershey. The announcement comes on the heels of Sunday's practice in which…
Okay, now Dion Phaneuf definitely broke TJ Oshie (GIFs)
Let me catch you up: TJ Oshie had a shoulder injury in November. He came back in December and played great. Then, on Saturday…
John Moore carried off in stretcher by Devils teammates after Tom Wilson hit
Less then five minutes into Saturday's game in New Jersey, Devils defenseman John Moore got injured. Play was halted as medical staff…
Caps prospect Madison Bowey out indefinitely after tendon in ankle lacerated
Caps' top prospect defenseman, Madison Bowey, will be lost indefinitely after suffering what sounds like a pretty gnarly injury Wednesday night in…
