Capitals assistant coach Scott Arniel has been placed in COVID protocol, reports Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic (Twitter link). He’ll be away from the team for at least the next five days as a result. … [Read more...] about Scott Arniel Placed In COVID Protocol
Archives for January 2022
Dmitry Orlov To Have Hearing With Department Of Player Safety
The Washington Capitals could be down a key defenseman in their next game, as the Department of Player Safety has announced a hearing for Dmitry Orlov. The potential supplementary discipline stems from a hit late in the third period of last night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. With Nikolaj Ehlers circling in the Capitals zone, Orlov delivered a knee-on-knee hit to take the … [Read more...] about Dmitry Orlov To Have Hearing With Department Of Player Safety
Dmitry Orlov Suspended Two Games
The Department of Player Safety has handed out a two-game suspension to Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov for his knee-on-knee hit on Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers last night. As the accompanying video explains: It is important to note that while Ehlers is attempting to move around Orlov on this place, this is not a case where an exceptionally sharp or sudden … [Read more...] about Dmitry Orlov Suspended Two Games
Wizards Not Discussing Bradley Beal Trades Yet
The Washington Wizards and Bradley Beal are committed to each other at least through this season. Beyond that remains up in the air. Despite that, Washington isn't talking about trading their franchise player yet. Beal has made it clear he won't sign an extension, as that would leave too much money on the table. Beal has also sent signals he'll opt out of his deal this summer. … [Read more...] about Wizards Not Discussing Bradley Beal Trades Yet
Nets hold off Wizards' rally, beat Washington
Kyrie Irving scored 22 of his 30 points in the first half, and the Brooklyn Nets held off the Washington Wizards 119-118 on Wednesday night when Kyle Kuzma and Spencer Dinwiddie missed 3-pointers in the final seconds. Washington trailed by as many as 16 points, but a 3-pointer by Kuzma ... … [Read more...] about Nets hold off Wizards' rally, beat Washington