The Gretzky chase will have to wait. Alex Ovechkin will be away from the Washington Capitals to attend to a family matter and the health of a loved one. After going scoreless in his last four, Ovechkin sits at 32 goals through 54 games this season and 812 for his career. Every time he lights the lamp, he inches closer to hockey immortality – and helps the Capitals fight for a … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin Away From Capitals For Personal Reasons
Washington Capitals Recall Aliaksei Protas
The Washington Capitals have brought forward Aliaksei Protas back to their NHL roster, per a team announcement. His recall from the AHL’s Hershey Bears comes after the team sent him to the AHL to get a few games in during the Capitals’ break. The Capitals play the Boston Bruins tomorrow, so this recall gives head coach Peter Laviolette an extra forward to work with as he … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Recall Aliaksei Protas
Washington Capitals Extend Sonny Milano
UPDATE: Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports the contract breakdown is $2.35MM in 2023-24, $1.9MM in 2024-25, and $1.45MM in 2025-26. The low actual salary in the final year of the contract makes it a more appealing sell at the trade deadline or pre-season if Washington opts to move on from Milano at the end of his contract. The Washington Capitals have extended an offseason … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Extend Sonny Milano
Washington Capitals Extend Dylan Strome
The Washington Capitals have announced a five-year, $25MM extension for Dylan Strome, keeping the free agent signing in town through 2027-28. CapFriendly has the full breakdown: 2023-24: $4.5MM salary + $2.0MM signing bonus 2024-25: $4.0MM salary + $2.0MM signing bonus 2025-26: $2.5MM salary + $2.0MM signing bonus 2026-27: $2.0MM salary + $2.0MM signing bonus 2027-28: $2.0MM … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Extend Dylan Strome
Aliaksei Protas Reassigned To AHL
After an overtime win last night, the Washington Capitals are now on break for the next ten days. Aliaksei Protas, however, won’t get quite as much rest. The young forward has been reassigned to the minor leagues, where the Hershey Bears play three games in the next few days. Protas, 22, has played 42 games for the Capitals this season but only one in the last few weeks as the … [Read more...] about Aliaksei Protas Reassigned To AHL