A suspicious side-eye is upon the 2020-21 Caps
The Washington Capitals have yet to lose a game in regulation. Winning some unlikely games and snagging a ton of loser points…
Barry Trotz on Vitek Vanecek’s first career win: We were as happy for him as if we were still on the Capitals coaching staff
It took five seasons toiling in the minor leagues, but Vitek Vanecek earned his first NHL start on January 15, 2021 in…
Tom Wilson will be a game-time decision, Michael Sgarbossa re-assigned to Capitals’ taxi squad
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson will be a game-time decision tonight against the New York Islanders. Wilson, who is managing a "really…
Vitek Vanecek kisses post after it stops Taylor Hall’s penalty shot 😘
Vitek Vanecek is a character and some of his personality came out after a Taylor Hall penalty shot. The Sabres star was…
Peter Laviolette changes up lines ahead of second Penguins game
The Washington Capitals are retooling their lines again ahead of their second game against the Penguins this season. The middle six is…
Tom Wilson explains why Vitek Vanecek actually had a shutout in his NHL debut
Vitek Vanecek was tremendous against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday. After toiling in the minor leagues for five seasons, Vanecek made his NHL…
Vitek Vanecek wins first NHL game, gets shaving-cream pie to the face
It was a big Friday night for 25-year-old Czech rookie Vitek Vanecek. After years in the Capitals farm system, he finally made…
Vitek Vanecek will make his NHL debut tonight against the Sabres
Vitek Vanecek, 25, will make his NHL debut Friday against the Buffalo Sabres, realizing a dream that he has worked hard to…
Ilya Samsonov and Jakub Vrana congratulate Vitek Vanecek on making the team
Vitek Vanecek has officially made the Capitals and 2020-21 will be his rookie season in the NHL. Two of Vaneck's close friends…
Capitals choose goaltending duo of Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek, Craig Anderson taxi squad bound
It's official. The Washington Capitals will turn to two young goaltenders with a combined 26 NHL appearances in net this season: Ilya…
Vitek Vanecek’s new Washington Capitals themed mask
Vitek Vanecek is expected to back up Ilya Samsonov next season and now he will have a mask that looks the part.…
Brian MacLellan anticipates Ilya Samsonov starting, Vitek Vanecek backing up during 2020-21 season
Henrik Lundqvist's shocking announcement that he would not play this season due to a heart condition rocked the Capitals organization and the…
Jakub Vrana celebrates Christmas with family in Czech Republic before flying back for NHL season
Alex Ovechkin and Dmitry Orlov weren't the only Capitals players to go wheels up on Sunday. Twenty-four-year-old forward Jakub Vrana flew from…
Capitals dog, Captain, featured in first hockey card with Alex Ovechkin
Upper Deck released its latest series of hockey cards on November 18. Entitled 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1, the set is highlighted…
Ross Mahoney is ‘really curious’ to see how Connor McMichael, Martin Fehervary, and Vitek Vanecek perform during training camp
Washington Capitals assistant general manager Ross Mahoney spoke to reporters on Zoom Wednesday a week ahead of the 2020 NHL Draft. Mahoney,…
Vitek Vanecek wins backup goaltending job behind Braden Holtby: ‘He’s a lot better than he’s been rewarded for’
Capitals head coach Todd Reirden announced Vitek Vanecek will back up Braden Holtby during the Caps' round-robin game against the Tampa Bay…
Vitek Vanecek will back up Braden Holtby during today’s exhibition game against the Hurricanes
Todd Reirden announced that Vitek Vanecek will backup Braden Holtby and take the net in the third period of the Capitals' exhibition…
Martin Fehervary and Vitek Vanecek are en route to Washington
Martin Fehervary and Vitek Vanecek are the latest Capitals players to be returning to Washington for Phase 2 small-group workouts and work…
Here’s Capitals players doing random chores and activities shirtless
Memorial Day weekend is here - the unofficial start of summer where temperatures rise, grills get fired up, and pools re-open. For…
Capitals send Martin Fehervary and Vitek Vanecek back down to Hershey
The Washington Capitals announced that they optioned Martin Fehervary and Vitek Vanecek down to Hershey, Wednesday morning. The day prior, head coach…
