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Capitals recall Joe Snively with several forwards ailing

The Washington Capitals, who are still gunning for a playoff spot, have two extremely important games in two nights if that’s their goal. The team takes on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night before flying home to DC to take on the Buffalo Sabres, who they’re competing with for one of the final two playoff spots in the East. The Caps play seven games over the next 12 days.

With two forwards missing practice on Monday, the Capitals called up Joe Snively from the AHL’s Hershey Bears.

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By Ian Oland 2 weeks ago

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Vincent Iorio and Gabriel Carlsson called up to the Capitals

The Washington Capitals are giving two defensemen in their system a chance at the NHL level.

The team called up prospect defensemen Vincent Iorio and Gabriel Carlsson on Friday. The two players will join the Capitals in San Jose ahead of the team’s game against the Sharks, Saturday afternoon.

The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir first reported the news on Twitter.

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By Ian Oland 4 weeks ago

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Capitals recall defenseman Dylan McIlrath from Hershey Bears

The Capitals announced in a surprise roster move that it has recalled defenseman Dylan McIlrath from the Hershey Bears.

The news came a little after 5 pm.

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By Chris Cerullo 1 month ago

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Joe Snively recalled by Capitals after Alex Ovechkin steps away from team for personal reasons

The Washington Capitals summoned Joe Snively from the Hershey Bears on Tuesday morning.

Snively was recalled after captain Alex Ovechkin was announced to be stepping away from the team for personal reasons.

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By Chris Cerullo 1 month ago

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Aliaksei Protas recalled by Capitals from AHL before trip to play Bruins

Aliaksei Protas was sent down on February 1 by the Capitals to the AHL’s Hershey Bears ahead of the NHL All-Star Break and the Caps’ bye week.

Protas is back in DC now. The Caps recalled him on Friday from the Bears before they’re set to play back-to-back nights away to the Boston Bruins and home vs the San Jose Sharks.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 months ago

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Aliaksei Protas spotted in press box, will join Capitals on west coast road trip

Aliaksei Protas was sent down to the Hershey Bears on January 7 to help accommodate Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson returning to the Capitals’ active roster. Ten days later, Protas is back after the Caps lost Nic Dowd to injury Monday against the New York Islanders.

Multiple RMNB readers spotted Protas in the press box sitting with the Capitals’ scratches during the Wild game. According to The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir, Protas has been recalled by the Capitals and will join the team on their three-game road trip, which will see them play the Arizona Coyotes, Vegas Golden Knights, and Colorado Avalanche.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Lucas Johansen recalled back to Capitals ahead of Rangers game

The holiday break is over and it’s a Washington Capitals gameday once again.

The Capitals’ first move before their morning skate was to recall defenseman Lucas Johansen back to the NHL from the AHL Hershey Bears.

The Capitals sent down Johansen on December 20 before the NHL’s holiday freeze went into effect.

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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Capitals recall defenseman Alex Alexeyev from conditioning loan with Hershey Bears

The Washington Capitals announced Tuesday morning that defenseman Alex Alexeyev has been recalled from his conditioning loan with the AHL’s Hershey Bears.

Alexeyev was loaned to Hershey in late October as he continues to recover from offseason shoulder surgery. He played in four games for the Bears and tallied one assist.

The team made sure to specify that he still remains on the long-term injured list.

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By Chris Cerullo 5 months ago

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Capitals recall Beck Malenstyn from Hershey Bears with two forwards likely out against Senators

The Washington Capitals made their first callup of the young season, summoning veteran checking forward Beck Malenstyn from AHL Hershey.

Malenstyn, 24, is in his fifth season with the organization.

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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Vitek Vanecek recalled back to Capitals after making conditioning start for Hershey Bears

The Washington Capitals recalled Vitek Vanecek from his conditioning loan on Monday.

Vanecek, who spent five seasons in the AHL before graduating to the NHL, made his first start for the Hershey Bears on Sunday since March 7, 2020 – a span of 722 days.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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