Vitek Vanecek getting opportunity to ‘grab the reins’ of Capitals goaltending situation
Vitek Vanecek will get the start tonight against the Boston Bruins. Peter Laviolette, in the process, is handing the 26-year-old Czech netminder…
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…
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.…
Seattle Kraken post tribute video for Vitek Vanecek
The Seattle Kraken did what many of us joked they should do on Hockey Twitter. Seattle honored Vitek Vanecek, "a true kraken…
Vitek Vanecek returns from injury, will start against Pittsburgh Penguins
After a couple of "maintenance" days, Vitek Vanecek is ready to retake his crease and will get the start tonight for the…
Where do the Capitals go from here with their goaltending?
The Washington Capitals have a quandary on their hands. Coming into Friday night's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Washington, as a…
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…
Several Capitals players were in attendance to see the Washington Wizards beat the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks
Several Washington Capitals players were at Capital One Arena on Sunday night to see the Washington Wizards take on the defending champion…
Ilya Samsonov pulls himself from game before puck drop, Vitek Vanecek starts, then Sammy returns minutes later
Ilya Samsonov was supposed to start in net against the Florida Panthers. Then he didn't. Minutes before puck drop, Samsonov could be…
Vitek Vanecek to get start against Tampa Bay Lightning, Aliaksei Protas could make NHL debut
The Washington Capitals goaltending carousel continues to spin and it will land on Vitek Vanecek in net against the Tampa Bay Lightning…
The Washington Capitals had their Halloween Party tonight. These are their costumes.
The Washington Capitals held their annual Halloween Party tonight before they get back to business with practice tomorrow and travel to Tampa…
Vitek Vanecek to start against Detroit Red Wings, Nic Dowd still out with injury
Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette is going back to Vitek Vanecek in net Wednesday when the team takes on the Detroit Red…
Vitek Vanecek gets fourth start in goal, Connor McMichael to remain in lineup against Calgary Flames
Capitals head caoach Peter Laviolette has rewarded Vitek Vanecek with the bulk of starts in net this season after pitching shutouts until…
Vitek Vanecek is going to start against Devils. It’s his third start in four games this season.
Vitek Vanecek will retake his cage against the Devils on Thursday night after a one game break that saw Ilya Samsonov beat…
‘We’re looking for great goaltending’: Ilya Samsonov will get first start of season against Colorado Avalanche
Ilya Samsonov will get his first start of the season against the Colorado Avalanche, Tuesday. Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette announced the…
Vitek Vanecek set to get second straight start against Tampa Bay Lightning
Vitek Vanecek will be in net for the Capitals again Saturday as they take on the back-to-back champs, the Tampa Bay Lightning.…
The Capitals are giving out a Viking axe and shield to the offensive and defensive players of the game this season
After having the team give out Cobra Kai headbands last season to the offensive and defensive players of the game, Peter Laviolette…
Vitek Vanecek will start in the Capitals’ season opener against New York Rangers
Vitek Vanecek will start his first career season opener against the New York Rangers, Wednesday night. Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette announced…
Samsonov vs Vanecek: round two is a vibe
Previewing the Washington Capitals 2021-22 season in the prevailing vocabulary of our time: vibes. In this edition: The Capitals have a goalie…
Seattle Kraken legend, Vitek Vanecek, details his seven ‘crazy’ days on the team
One of the most intriguing storylines of the 2020-21 season was who the Capitals would potentially protect and who would they possibly…
