Zach Fucale to get second straight start, Nicklas Backstrom and TJ Oshie both in line to return against Bruins
After some bad news about Dmitry Orlov, the Caps got some good news on both Nicklas Backstrom and TJ Oshie. The two…
Connor McMichael to be healthy scratched against Blues, Vitek Vanecek latest Capitals player to have illness
The Washington Capitals took the ice at the Enterprise Center for their morning skate in St. Louis, Friday. They will take on…
Busy Capitals practice sees three star players return to the ice, but four others, including Alex Ovechkin, take maintenance days
The Washington Capitals held their third straight day of practice on Thursday as they prepared to hit the road for two games…
Dmitry Orlov misses practice due to injury, Peter Laviolette goes HAM with the lines
The Washington Capitals were without Dmitry Orlov at practice on Wednesday after the talented defenseman suffered an injury the day before. With…
Dmitry Orlov leaves Capitals practice early with apparent injury
A neverending cycle of health and unhealth has plagued the Washington Capitals this season. That was on full display at Tuesday's practice.…
Five Capitals players in protocol return for New Year’s Day practice as Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, and Carlson take maintenance days
The Washington Capitals held practice on New Year's Day and saw the return of five players, who technically remain in COVID-19 protocol.…
The COVID-ravaged Capitals’ lineup against the Jets is a strange one
The NHL is enduring what appears to be a league-wide outbreak of COVID-19. The Washington Capitals' lineup, like several other teams recently,…
Lines: Nicklas Backstrom appears set to make season debut against CHI, Tom Wilson misses third straight practice
The Washington Capitals' lineup over the next few games will be... [throws up hands]. Anybody's guess. Unless something changes between now and…
Nicklas Backstrom assigned to a line during practice for first time this season
Nicklas Backstrom made another huge step towards returning to the lineup for the first time this season. During Monday's practice, the Capitals'…
Evgeny Kuznetsov available against Penguins, Ilya Samsonov to start in goal
The still-super-dinged-up and COVID-protocol-ridden Washington Capitals took the ice at Medstar Capitals Iceplex before their matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Friday. On…
Evgeny Kuznetsov leaves practice due to lower-body injury
After a two-day break, the Washington Capitals returned to the ice as they try to manage a COVID-19 outbreak. They were greeted…
The Capitals’ updated lines for the Ducks game with Garnet Hathaway in COVID protocol
The Washington Capitals had to scramble once again this morning with Garnet Hathaway entering protocol. The Capitals are now without three players--…
TJ Oshie and Conor Sheary appear likely to play Saturday against CBJ
The Washington Capitals seem to be nearing another major boost to their lineup. According to The Washington Post's Samantha Pell, Nicklas Backstrom,…
Justin Schultz set to return to the lineup as Backstrom, Oshie, and Sheary all skate with non-contact jerseys
The Washington Capitals will get a boost in the lineup when they take on the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena, Thursday.…
Ilya Samsonov to get fourth straight start as Capitals face Panthers for first place in East
Several weeks ago, GM Brian MacLellan told Tarik El-Bashir that the Capitals needed to see growth from both of their young goaltenders.…
Lars Eller returns to practice, Connor McMichael likely to sit against Carolina Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals will likely get back one of their missing players during their matinee matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.…
Aliaksei Protas promoted to first line and first power-play unit
The seemingly neverending shuffling of the Washington Capitals forward lines continued at Wednesday's morning skate. Due to injuries to TJ Oshie and…
Lars Eller absent for Capitals morning skate in Anaheim
The Washington Post's Samantha Pell reported that Lars Eller missed the Capitals morning skate in Anaheim on Tuesday. Eller's absence adds more…
Aliaksei Protas and Zach Fucale recalled with Nic Dowd and Vitek Vanecek nursing injuries
The Washington Capitals were busy on Wednesday. After sending Hendrix Lapierre back to junior, general manager Brian MacLellan announced that the team…
Hendrix Lapierre back in lineup against Flyers as Capitals make adjustments to forward group after Anthony Mantha injury
The Washington Capitals are home from their Florida road trip and taking on the Philadelphia Flyers tonight at Capital One Arena. Due…
