The Washington Capitals identified Johan Larssson as a player they’d be interested in keeping after the Swede was tremendous in a 14-game cameo with the team after the trade deadline. But it looks like the two sides could not come to a deal.
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman is reporting that the defensive forward appears headed to the Capitals’ biggest rival, the Pittsburgh Penguins.
By Ian Oland 1 year ago
The biggest beef between Evgeni Malkin and Pittsburgh Penguins was the term of his next contract. And 13 hours before free agency was set to begin, the Penguins gave Malkin his desired fourth year and the center ultimately re-signed with the only team he ever played for.
Malkin’s contract will pay him $6.1 million over the next four seasons ($24.4 million total) and will likely Geno to the end of his hockey career in the NHL.
Malkin had 42 points (20g, 20a) in 41 games last season.
By Ian Oland 1 year ago
In the midst of a huge news day around the National Hockey League, TSN’s Darren Dreger dropped a report on the free agency status of Pittsburgh Penguins star center Evgeni Malkin.
Dreger says that Malkin and the Pens will not come to an agreement before the Wednesday deadline and the veteran Russian has chosen to explore the open market. Malkin, a likely future Hall of Famer and the second overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft after Alex Ovechkin, will become a free agent for the first time in his career.
By Chris Cerullo 1 year ago
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they signed pending-UFA Kris Letang to a retirement contract on Thursday. Letang’s deal will net the 35-year-old rearguard $6.1 million per season over the next six years.
One player that was particularly happy about Tanger’s new contract was Evgeni Malkin.
Though Geno didn’t seem particularly optimistic they’d remain teammates.
By Ian Oland 1 year ago
The Pittsburgh Penguins have an important offseason ahead of them that could change the landscape of the Metropolitan Division. A few core players, who helped them win multiple Stanley Cups, will be unrestricted free agents. That includes Russian star Evgeni Malkin.
Malkin spoke to the media on Tuesday at the Pens’ Breakdown Day. The major topic of discussion was his future with the franchise. The Russian center wants to retire in Pittsburgh but the Pens may have other plans.
By Chris Cerullo 1 year ago
The Washington Capitals controlled their own destiny with the second wild card spot until they didn’t.
After getting outscored a combined 9-2 in two consecutive games against the New York Islanders, the Capitals’ lost that right. Now their only hope of avoiding the Florida Panthers in the first round of the playoffs rests in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ hands.
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Saturday morning that goalie Tristan Jarry‘s lower-body injury will keep him out of play for at least a week.
With the Penguins narrowly defending their third place spot in the Metropolitan Division, losing their number-one goalie could open up space for the Capitals.
By Peter Hassett 1 year ago
The Washington Capitals followed up their great win over the Tampa Bay Lightning with another big two points on the road in Pittsburgh. The boys clad in white found the end zone in their 6-3 victory.
That one felt good. The six different goal scorers included Marcus Johansson, Dmitry Orlov, Alex Ovechkin, Tom Wilson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Martin Fehervary.
By Chris Cerullo 1 year ago
The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins played the latest installment of their forever friendship on Saturday. Could the Caps continue their traveling success as the best road team in the league?
Bryan Rust jammed a loose puck home within the first minute to give Pittsburgh an early lead. Marcus Johansson responded only seconds later to tie the game. Dmitry Orlov rocketed the Caps into the lead with a big slapper on the rush. Jeff Carter brought things level again late in the first and Brian Boyle gave the Pens their lead back shortly after.
Alex Ovechkin struck with the Caps on a five-on-three advantage with a trademark one-timer. Tom Wilson gave the Caps a late lead with a bullet of a wrister on an odd-man rush. Evgeny Kuznetsov empty netter. Martin Fehervary empty netter.
Capitals beat Penguins 6-3!
By Chris Cerullo 1 year ago
Fresh off their win over the Lightning, the Washington Capitals are on the road today to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. With both teams positioning for favorable playoff spots, the stakes here are palpable: who doesn’t want to play a Florida team in the first round?
The Capitals will lack Conor Sheary due to illness, but Garnet Hathaway returns. Ilya Samsonov gets another start in net, as the Capitals rue not picking up a goalie before the deadline.
The game is on ABC for some reason.
By Peter Hassett 1 year ago
