Tom Wilson leaves game in second period after head hit by Jordan Staal
Tom Wilson distributed a big hit to Carolina Hurricanes center Patrick Brown in the first period. In the second period, Wilson received…
Alex Ovechkin disputes Russian report that he’s injured, posts Instagram video as proof of health
This morning, Igor Eronko, a Sport-Express hockey writer in Russia, relayed information from Alexei Shevchenko, a prominent Russian sports journalist, that said…
Karl Alzner Undergoes Successful Sports Hernia Surgery
During rush hour Wednesday afternoon, the Capitals announced that defenseman Karl Alzner underwent successful surgery to repair a sports hernia. Alzner suffered…
Watch Evgeni Malkin Check Daniel Winnik in the Head
In a series which has seemingly featured a head shot per game, Evgeni Malkin hit Daniel Winnik, surprise surprise, in the head.…
Kris Letang’s Headshot on Marcus Johansson
The first period of Game Three was bad, but worse than the scoreboard was the image of Marcus Johansson collapsed on the…
Brooks Orpik Checks Olli Maatta in the Head
Brooks Orpik had missed a few playoff games due to injury, possibly a concussion. Now back on active duty, Orpik put a headshot on…
Tom Wilson Was Checked in the Head by Brandon Manning
Late in the third period, Capitals forward Tom Wilson got checked in the head by Flyers defenseman Brandon Manning. As Wilson turned…
Scott Laughton Injured, Carried Off Ice on Stretcher
Twenty-one-year-old Flyers winger Scott Laughton was badly injured during the first period of Game Four.
Brooks Orpik Leaves Game With Injury After Hit by Ryan White
Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik is questionable to return after a hard check along the boards by Philadelphia forward Ryan White. Orpik…
Brooks Orpik Loses a Tooth After High Stick, Doesn’t Miss a Shift
He looks like Ovi now. Brooks Orpik took two penalties in the first period of game, drawing the ire of some fans…
Alex Ovechkin Injures Sean Couturier After Big Hit at Center Ice
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has gone 30 minutes without a goal, so obviously he’s cranky. In the second, period, Ovi took…
Jay Beagle Doubtful Against Ducks After Blocking Shot Off Left Ankle
Jay Beagle and flying pucks do not go well together. First, he broke his hand when some frozen vulcanized rubber hit him…
TJ Oshie is a Game-Time Decision After Awkward Hit in Blue Jackets Game
Capitals forward TJ Oshie is a game-time decision for tonight's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers, and it may be due to an…
Evgeny Kuznetsov High-Sticked in Face, Leaves Game With Injury
The Capitals leading scorer, Evgeny Kuznetsov, was injured in the third period and it was, in a word, horrifying. After the Minnesota…
Alex Ovechkin Will Miss All-Star Game, February 2 Panthers Game Due To Injury
Photo: Patrick Smith Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will miss this year's All-Star Game and the Caps' February 2 game against Florida…
Marcus Johansson Leaves Game After Suffering Upper Body Injury
Photo: Maddie Meyer Marcus Johansson left Wednesday's game after suffering an upper-body injury in the first period. It's not apparent exactly what…
Braden Holtby Takes Himself Out of Game Late in Second Period
Braden Holtby, who has been arguably the NHL's best player this season, took himself out at the 17:42 mark of the second…
Justin Williams Takes Puck to the Face, Technically Doesn’t Miss a Shift (Video)
Capitals second line winger Justin Williams was just lost after taking an Andre Burakovsky shot to the side of the face. (Don't…
Jay Beagle Has Successful Hand Surgery, Will Miss Six Weeks
On Wednesday, Jay Beagle suffered a freak upper body injury against the Buffalo Sabres. Head coach Barry Trotz said after the game…
Barry Trotz Says Michael Latta Has Arm Injury, Thinks John Carlson’s ‘Pretty Close’ to Returning
Photo: Kevin Hoffman The Washington Capitals managed to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 at First Niagara Center despite missing their entire first…
