Around the Network Washington BlockCapitals Training Camp Notebook: Eller Leaves With Injury, Lapierre Digs In At CenterSeptember 27, 2021Capitals NotebookThe Washington Capitals continued training camp on Monday at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Washington is coming off a 3-2 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins in their preseason opener and went right back to work. Here are some notes from what went down at the team’s on-ice session on Monday. Eller Leaves Mid-Practice Due To Injury […]... ‘I Feel Unbelievable’: Samsonov Ready To Raise The Bar With CapitalsSeptember 27, 2021Capitals FeaturesWASHINGTON, D.C. – Ilya Samsonov appears confident, his eyes bright with excitement and motivation as he takes in Washington Capitals training camp. The 24-year-old said it was a quick offseason, one that he welcomed. After signing a one-year, $2 million bridge deal back in July, he’s eager to hit the ground running with Washington. “[The […]... Sammi’s Daily Mix: Capitals Welcome New Team Dog, McIlrath To Have Hearing, Kraken Make DebutSeptember 27, 2021Sammi's Daily MixThe Washington Capitals have a new team dog. After welcoming Captain and Scout over the last couple of seasons, Washington is bringing Biscuit on board. Biscuit is training to be a service dog with America’s Vet Dogs. Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken made their NHL debut in style in Spokane. Also, a date is finally set […]... Fehervary, Lapierre Impress In Capitals’ Preseason Opener vs. BruinsSeptember 26, 2021Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals didn’t get the result they wanted in their preseason opener against the Boston Bruins, falling 3-2 in a shootout. However, several players capitalized on their opportunities in the Capitals’ first exhibition game, giving head coach Peter Laviolette a lot to consider as skaters compete for vacant spots on the roster. Here are […]... Capitals Training Camp Notebook: Kuznetsov, Irwin Among Non-Game Group Standouts On Day 4September 26, 2021Capitals NotebookWhile 23 of the Washington Capitals skaters prepare for their Sunday preseason tilt vs. Boston, the non-game group took the ice early at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The players took part in a normal practice before closing things out with a scrimmage. Here are some takeaways from that non-game group skate: Michal Kempny Takes The Ice […]... New-Look Kempny Ready For Capitals Comeback: ‘I Believe That Everything Bad Is Behind Me’September 26, 2021Capitals FeaturesARLINGTON, V.A. – Looking back at the last couple of seasons, Washington Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny is happy those years are in the rearview. The 31-year-old blueliner has suffered numerous injuries that have sidelined him for a significant time over the last few campaigns, but now, he says he’s ready to play. “Feel great. Feel […]... Capitals Training Camp Notebook: Kempny, McMichael To Suit Up vs. BruinsSeptember 25, 2021Capitals NotebookThe Washington Capitals are three days into training camp, and they’re one day away from their first preseason showdown vs. the Boston Bruins. Washington released its lineup following their on-ice session Saturday. The roster features 14 forwards, seven defensemen and two goalies. A few notables names that stand out:” Michal Kempny. The Czech defenseman is […]... ‘It Was Crazy’: Vanecek Talks Seattle Selection, Return To Capitals, Recovery In Wild YearSeptember 25, 2021Capitals FeaturesARLINGTON, V.A. — The last year for Vitek Vanecek has been nothing short of eventful. The Washington Capitals netminder unexpectedly joined the NHL ranks full-time when Henrik Lundqvist’s heart condition sidelined him for the season. A few games later, he’d take over the starting role in wake of Ilya Samsonov’s struggles with COVID-19. He ended […]... Boston Hockey NowBHN Puck Links: McIlrath Suspended For Hit on Boston Bruins FogartySeptember 27, 2021BHN Puck LinksIt seemed pretty cut-and-dry that Washington Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath was going to pay a heavy price for hitting Boston Bruins center Steven Fogarty in the head with a punishing, illegal check in Sunday’s exhibition opener. The theory was proven true on Monday as the 29-year-old McIlrath was given a four-game suspension for his head […]... Read more...Goalie Schedule For Bruins Will Be ‘Month-To-Month, Performance Driven’September 27, 2021Boston BruinsBoston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy addressed how he and Bruins goalie coach Bob Essensa will handle the goalie situation this season on Monday. For the first time in 12 seasons, the Bruins will not enter the regular season with a designated starter named Tuukka Rask. In fact, they won’t designate a starter at all […]... Read more...Coyle Sheds Non-Contact Jersey, Has Full Practice With BruinsSeptember 27, 2021Boston BruinsBoston Bruins center Charlie shed the red, non-contact jersey on Monday and took part in his first full practice at training camp. “I don’t like that jersey,” Coyle told the media Monday. Coyle has been rehabbing from offseason knee surgeries and admitted that after becoming frustrated a bit that he couldn’t take part in the […]... Read more...
