Carl Hagelin was on the ice again this morning ahead of practice for the Washington Capitals, though he didn’t stay on when the main group arrived, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. Washington recently got Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson back and now might have another veteran forward to add to the group in the coming weeks. The question now will be where exactly Hagelin … [Read more...] about Carl Hagelin Skates Ahead Of Practice
Capitals Place Joe Snively On Waivers
With Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson set to return tomorrow, at least one waiver placement was expected from the Capitals today. That has come as NorthStar Bets’ Chris Johnson reports (Twitter link) that Washington has placed winger Joe Snively on waivers. The 27-year-old saw his first NHL action last season and certainly made the most of it, notching four goals and three … [Read more...] about Capitals Place Joe Snively On Waivers
Nicklas Backstrom Will Make Season Debut On Sunday
A few months ago, there were questions as to whether Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom would be able to play ever again, let alone this season. However, his recovery from hip resurfacing surgery has gone well and the veteran is ready to suit up as the team announced (Twitter link) that he will make his season debut tomorrow against Columbus. Backstrom will become only the … [Read more...] about Nicklas Backstrom Will Make Season Debut On Sunday
Tom Wilson To Make Season Debut On Sunday
The good news for Washington keeps on coming. After revealing earlier today that center Nicklas Backstrom will make his season debut on Sunday against Columbus, they’ve now announced (Twitter link) that winger Tom Wilson will also suit up for the first time in 2022-23 against the Blue Jackets. The 28-year-old underwent surgery back in May to repair a torn ACL. Originally … [Read more...] about Tom Wilson To Make Season Debut On Sunday
T.J. Oshie Listed As Game-Time Decision
The Washington Capitals are expected to get T.J. Oshie back in the lineup tonight, though he has been officially listed as a game-time decision. The veteran forward hasn’t played since December 17 and has just 22 appearances under his belt this season. Those have been relatively unsuccessful appearances, too, with Oshie registering just two points in the 11 games prior to the … [Read more...] about T.J. Oshie Listed As Game-Time Decision