The Washington Capitals have reportedly made a roster move to create room for Lars Eller’s activation but not necessarily the one they were expected to make. The Capitals organization announced they have reassigned youngster Hendrix Lapierre to their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, to make space for Eller on the active roster. Lapierre came into the 2024-25 season off of a … [Read more...] about Capitals Activate Lars Eller, Reassign Hendrix Lapierre
Washington Capitals To Activate Alex Ovechkin From Injured Reserve
The wait is over for the Washington Capitals. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Capitals are expected to activate Alex Ovechkin from the team’s injured reserve tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ovechkin has missed the last 16 games for Washington after suffering a broken fibula against the Utah Hockey Club on November 18th. The injury was a major buzzkill to … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals To Activate Alex Ovechkin From Injured Reserve
Washington Capitals Recall Henrik Rybinski
Veteran center Lars Eller has officially been placed on injured reserve by the Washington Capitals as expected. The Capitals will use forward Henrik Rybinski in Eller’s stead with the organization announcing his recall from their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. It’s his first NHL recall during his short professional career. The Florida Panthers drafted Rybinski with the 136th … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Recall Henrik Rybinski
Capitals Place Lars Eller On IR
Washington Capitals forward Lars Eller is expected to miss the team’s three remaining games before the holiday break with illness, per NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti. Gulitti adds that Eller saw a doctor for the illness on Thursday, and has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Washington’s last game on Tuesday. Eller rejoined the Capitals via a trade from the Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Capitals Place Lars Eller On IR
Alex Ovechkin Could Return This Weekend
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is nearing the four-to-six-week return window initially outlined for him when he sustained a left fibula fracture last month. After skating in a non-contact jersey at practice over the past week, head coach Spencer Carbery said the superstar winger won’t play tomorrow against the Hurricanes but could return Sunday against the Kings or on Monday … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin Could Return This Weekend