With the trade deadline now two months away and a soft deadline coming in the form of a trade freeze before the Olympics, teams are starting to make calls to see who could be out there to fill their needs. The Capitals are no exception and speaking with reporters today (video link), GM Chris Patrick indicated what he’d like to add to his roster. Specifically, that would be a … [Read more...] about Capitals Looking To Add Skilled Winger
Latest On Justin Sourdif
The struggling Anaheim Ducks will be especially short handed tonight, as Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Troy Terry are all absent, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News. The team updated that Carlsson has a lower-body injury and Gauthier is ill, along with Terry’s known upper-body injury. Terry was considered a game-time decision, clearly unable to go, while Carlsson and … [Read more...] about Latest On Justin Sourdif
Tom Wilson Remains Day-to-Day With Injury
Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson, who remains out with a lower-body injury, skated in the team’s practice today with a non-contact jersey, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post. Consequently, Wilson is not expected to be available for Washington’s game against the Predators tonight. Wilson hasn’t played since Jan. 5 due to his injury, missing three games. The … [Read more...] about Tom Wilson Remains Day-to-Day With Injury
Chychrun Scratched Due To Illness
The Capitals announced (Twitter link) that defenseman Jakob Chychrun was scratched from tonight’s game against Nashville due to illness. The 27-year-old is in the middle of a breakout season, collecting 15 goals and 17 assists in 45 games. That puts him on pace to surpass his previous personal best in points (47) set last season. Washington has been carrying eight defensemen … [Read more...] about Chychrun Scratched Due To Illness
Capitals Activate Aliaksei Protas
The Capitals have activated winger Aliaksei Protas from injured reserve, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. He’ll be back in the lineup tonight against the Blackhawks. Winger Tom Wilson took his spot on IR to open a roster space, but he’ll be eligible to be activated as soon as Sunday. Protas missed Washington’s last three games, sustaining a lower-body injury against the … [Read more...] about Capitals Activate Aliaksei Protas