The Washington Nationals hosted two special guests at Nationals Park on Tuesday night.
Alex Ovechkin was on the field for batting practice along with former Capital Jakub Vrana.
ABC 7’s Scott Abraham first reported the news on Twitter where he posted several videos from near the Nats dugout.
Jakub Vrana had a signature performance during a crazy game against the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night.
The Czech winger scored twice for the Blues after taking a skate blade to the face during the morning skate — an injury that head coach Craig Berube described as very bloody. Vrana received 25 stitches to close the cut and wore a full bubble during the game seemingly no worse for wear.
Once given the opportunity, it sure didn’t take long for Jakub Vrana to get back on the scoreboard at the NHL level.
After being traded from the Detroit Red Wings to the St. Louis Blues, the popular former Capital scored his first goal in only his second game with the team.
And boy, was it a doozy.
By Katie Adler 3 months ago
The Detroit Red Wings dealt former Capital Jakub Vrana to the St. Louis Blues in a trade deadline-day deal on Friday that saw the 2018 Stanley Cup champion flipped for a seventh-round pick and center prospect Dylan McLaughlin. The Red Wings also retained 50 percent of V’s remaining contract. The trade represented a fresh start in Vrana’s career, but just physically joining the Blues proved to be a challenge.
Following the trade, the Blues intended for Vrana to play with the Blues on Saturday night against the LA Kings. Unfortunately, a snowstorm left Vrana stranded in the Detroit airport overnight. Though Vrana finally flew out Saturday afternoon, neither his sticks nor his luggage arrived with him.
It took until 11 PM Sunday night before those twigs made it to the team, who then was in Phoenix. Reunited with his gear, Vrana was able to practice with the Blues before taking on the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night.
By Katie Adler 3 months ago
Jakub Vrana is on the move again.
Hours before the NHL’s trade deadline, the Detroit Red Wings traded The Snek to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and center prospect Dylan McLaughlin, who has only played six games in the AHL this season. Detroit is retaining 50 percent of Vrana’s remaining contract.
The Blues will be Vrana’s third NHL team over the last two years.
By Ian Oland 3 months ago
The Washington Capitals honored 2018 Stanley Cup champion forward, Jakub Vrana, with a tribute video on Tuesday.
Vrana was playing his first game at Capital One Arena since being traded along with Richard Panik and two high draft picks to the Red Wings for Anthony Mantha.
By Ian Oland 4 months ago
This is your place to check for updates and comment along with the Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings game on February 21, 2023.
The Washington Capitals, losers of four straight in regulation, have fallen out of playoff position and have low odds to make the big dance at the end of the year. The Capitals have two regulation wins in their last 12 games.
Tonight, Washington will face off against the Detroit Red Wings who have won seven of their last 10 and are two points behind the Caps. The Red Wings will be buoyed by the return of Jakub Vrana, who will be playing in his first game since being forced out of DC by Peter Laviolette.
The Capitals will have Nic Dowd back in the lineup. That in turn has sent (one of their best process players this season) Aliaksei Protas back to the minors. Lars Eller will play on the wing.
Tonight’s game is back on NBC Sports Washington and puck drop is shortly after 7:00 pm. The Capitals are wearing their Stadium Series jerseys for one last time.
Jakub Vrana made the trip to DC as the Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings prepare to do battle at Capital One Arena on Tuesday night. Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde said on Monday that he was looking to get Vrana in the lineup for the game.
That’s officially happening now. Helene St. James reports that Filip Zadina is out and Vrana is in.
Vrana spoke about his memories from his time in DC and the prospect of playing his former team.
By Chris Cerullo 4 months ago
Jakub Vrana was traded by the Washington Capitals to the Detroit Red Wings on April 12 of 2021. He has played parts of three seasons with the Red Wings and has yet to face his former squad a single time due to a variety of reasons including scheduling, injuries, and a stint in the NHL’s player assistance program.
That all seems like it will change on Tuesday when Detroit comes to DC to play the Caps. Helene St. James reports that Wings coach Derek Lalonde is looking to get Vrana in the lineup for the game.
By Chris Cerullo 4 months ago
Jakub Vrana has had a pretty insane, up-and-down start to 2023 after spending the first two months of the 2022-23 season in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
The 26-year-old former 2014 first-round draft pick kicked off January by being placed on waivers by the Detroit Red Wings. He ultimately went unclaimed but then only a few days later was made a healthy scratch for multiple games in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Things have turned around for him of late though. Vrana has recorded 10 points (6g, 4a) in his last nine AHL games. That performance has led to the Detroit Red Wings recalling him back to the NHL level.
By Chris Cerullo 4 months ago
