Capitals winger Max Pacioretty skated daily last week as he continues his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, relays NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti (Twitter link). However, the veteran is still at least two weeks away from returning according to head coach Spencer Carbery. Pacioretty signed a one-year contract with Washington this summer, one that carries a base cap hit of $2MM while … [Read more...] about Pacioretty Two Weeks Away At Least, Oshie Could Play Saturday
Evgeny Kuznetsov A Healthy Scratch
Similar to the approach that Pascal Vincent took with Patrik Laine on the Columbus Blue Jackets, the head coach of the Washington Capitals, Spencer Carbery, has decided to scratch Evgeny Kuznetsov for tonight’s game (X Link). After missing 10 days with an illness back in the middle of November, Kuznetsov has only scored one goal upon his return and had previously moved to the … [Read more...] about Evgeny Kuznetsov A Healthy Scratch
Washington Capitals Recall Hunter Shepard
The Washington Capitals announced that they have recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, and he will be in the lineup tonight as the team takes on the Western Conference-leading Vegas Golden Knights. Their usual backup goaltender, Charlie Lindgren, was out yesterday and took a maintenance day this afternoon, and will not be available for … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Recall Hunter Shepard
Capitals Place T.J. Oshie On Injured Reserve, Activate Martin Fehérváry
The Capitals made some roster moves this afternoon, most notably placing winger T.J. Oshie on injured reserve with an upper-body injury retroactive to November 24, according to the NHL’s media portal. Defenseman Martin Fehérváry was activated off IR in a corresponding transaction and replaced Oshie on the 23-man active roster. While Washington has impressed this season and sits … [Read more...] about Capitals Place T.J. Oshie On Injured Reserve, Activate Martin Fehérváry
Oshie Won’t Travel With Capitals On Road Trip
After leaving Friday’s game against Edmonton following a collision with Mattias Ekholm, Capitals winger T.J. Oshie will not travel with the team for their upcoming five-game West Coast road trip, reports Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. Oshie has dealt with concussion issues throughout his career and while the team didn’t call the injury that, they’re clearly taking a cautious … [Read more...] about Oshie Won’t Travel With Capitals On Road Trip