The Washington Capitals lost their top two remaining centers in the third period Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The Capitals are already playing without Evgeny Kuznetsov, who is on the NHL’s COVID unavailability list.
Both Backstrom and Eller suffered apparent head injuries.
By Ian Oland 5 months ago
Tom Wilson spoke for the first time on Monday since suffering an injury that saw him leave the third period of Friday’s game. He also missed practice on Saturday and did not play in Sunday’s matinee against the Buffalo Sabres before returning to the ice on Monday.
While speaking to reporters, Wilson admitted that he was unsure if he’d be able to play Tuesday night against the New York Islanders and wanted to be really careful to not make his lower-body injury worse by returning too soon.
By Ian Oland 5 months ago
Injured Capitals forward Tom Wilson returned to the ice on Monday, days after suffering a lower-body injury against the Buffalo Sabres.
Wilson was one of 14 players that participated in Monday’s optional skate.
The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir posted video of Wilson doing laps around the ice as head trainer Jason Serbus looked on.
The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Tuesday that Jonathan Toews will not attend training camp and will be out indefinitely after suffering from an undetermined medical issue.
“This offseason, I’ve been experiencing symptoms that have left me feeling drained and lethargic,” Toews said in a statement. “I am working with doctors so I can better understand my condition. Until I can get my health back to a place where I feel I can perform at an elite level and help my team, I will not be joining the Blackhawks for training camp. I do not have a timetable for when I will rejoin the team. I am extremely disappointed, but it wouldn’t be fair to myself or my teammates to attempt to play in my current condition.”
Blackhawks training camp opens on January 3.
Capitals goaltender Henrik Lundqvist announced on social media Monday morning that he will have open-heart surgery.
“Staying positive here,” Lundqvist wrote.
By Ian Oland 6 months ago
With the 2020-21 season set, the Tampa Bay Lightning have a problem they must grapple with. The 2020 Stanley Cup champions are nearly $2 million over the salary cap with restricted free agents Anthony Cirelli and Erik Cernak yet to sign.
Now, their money woes might be solved in the most depressing way possible.
Henrik Lundqvist just announced some shocking news. He will not be playing for the Washington Capitals next season due to a heart condition.
A saddened Lundqvist revealed his diagnosis on his social media accounts, Thursday afternoon.
By Ian Oland 6 months ago
Washington Capitals forward Beck Malenstyn was expected to compete for a roster spot during training camp this season. Now, the bottom-six forward is expected to miss the entire 2020-21 season due to a torn Achilles tendon.
According to the Capitals, Malensyn suffered the injury while training at home in Vancouver.
Michal Kempny has suffered another devastating injury that will keep him out long term.
Tuesday evening, the Washington Capitals announced that the defenseman had surgery to repair his Achilles tendon. Kempny will be out six to eight months.
According to the team, Kempny suffered the injury while training in the Czech Republic.
By Ian Oland 9 months ago
Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom *could* suit up tonight for Game Four of the Capitals’ first-round series against the New York Islanders.
Backstrom is a game-time decision per head coach Todd Reirden for the first time since suffering a concussion in Game One.
