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September 26, 2023Washington CapitalsThere was some defensive shake up for the Washington Capitals on Tuesday — but not what most had expected. Trevor van Riemsdyk was a full participant, despite leaving Sunday’s preseason game after being struck on the right arm. “Maybe a little worried at first, but no, all good,” van Riemsdyk said Tuesday. “Obviously out here […] [...]
September 26, 2023nhl betting / Washington CapitalsThe NHL Playoff race is going to be stacked this season, and the Washington Capitals look like they’ll be right in the mix. Current NHL playoff odds are showing as many as 26 teams with a legitimate shot of making the NHL playoffs, leaving the Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, Philadelphia Flyers, Arizona Coyotes and Columbus […] [...]
September 26, 2023Jared's DailyHere’s the latest news in Washington and around the National Hockey League. Washington Capitals On Washington Hockey Now The Capitals made their first cuts of the preseason Monday. See who here. From The National Hockey Now Network Bruins winger Milan Lucic is set to make his preseason debut Tuesday. Here’s more from Boston Hockey Now. […] [...]
September 25, 2023Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals announced their first cuts of the 2023 preseason, one day after falling to the Buffalo Sabres in the team’s preseason opener. The cuts, which consist of eight forwards, three defensemen and one goalie, bring the 63-man roster down to 51. Here’s the full list of cuts: Forwards: Jimmy Huntington, Brett Hyland, Jake Karabela, […] [...]
September 25, 2023Jared's DailyHere’s the latest news in Washington and around the National Hockey League. Washington Capitals On Washington Hockey Now Head coach Spencer Carbery was hoping to see quick learners in the Capitals’ first game action of the season. Read more here. The Capitals fell, 4-3, to the Buffalo Sabres in Sunday’s preseason opener. Read more here. […] [...]
September 24, 2023Washington CapitalsWith Washington Capitals training camp officially in full swing, here’s a look at what went down this week. Monday NoVA Native Ryan Leibold Is Wearing A New Capitals Jersey — His Own Capitals See Opportunity For Suzdalev With Hershey Bears — If He Wants It Tuesday Capitals Unveil 2023-24 Training Camp Roster; Camp Begins Thursday […] [...]
September 24, 2023Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk will be evaluated Monday after leaving Sunday’s preseason opener in the third period, head coach Spencer Carbery said postgame. Against the Buffalo Sabres, van Riemsdyk was struck by a shot on his right arm before leaving the ice and heading to the locker room. “Definitely concerned, but he’ll be […] [...]
September 24, 2023Washington CapitalsWASHINGTON, D.C. — It is the preseason after all for the Washington Capitals. The Buffalo Sabres came out ahead in a shootout during Sunday’s preseason opener, emerging with a 4-3 victory. The Capitals benefitted early on from the performance of Hunter Shepard, who started in net for the Capitals. Three months after collecting playoff MVP […] [...]
September 24, 2023Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — Ever since the lights turned on at MedStar Capitals Iceplex Thursday, new Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery has been grinding. There’s much work to be done in his first season as the team’s new bench boss, tasked with returning the team to the playoffs and beyond. But before that he has […] [...]
September 24, 2023GamedayThe Washington Capitals play host to the Buffalo Sabres Sunday, the first of the team’s five preseason games. Here’s what you need to know: Game Info Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres (preseason) Puck drop: 2 p.m. EST, Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. TV: Monumental Sports Network Radio: Caps Radio 24/7, WJFK-FM (106.7 The Fan), WFED-AM (1500) Potential […] [...]
September 24, 2023Jared's DailyHere’s the latest news in Washington and around the National Hockey League. Washington Capitals On Washington Hockey Now Anthony Mantha has slimmed down in preparation for the final year of his contract. Here are the major notes from Day 3 of training camp. Spencer Carbery sees a ton of value in what Evgeny Kuznetsov brings […] [...]
September 23, 2023Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — Washington Capitals training camp kicked off at MedStar Capitals Iceplex Thursday, ushering in the start of more than seven months of hockey action. Here are the key news and notes from Day 3. Fresh Lines For Day 3 It didn’t take long for Spencer Carbery to change lines in training camp, especially with […] [...]
September 23, 2023Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — There was plenty to see during Day 3 of Washington Capitals training camp. Here’s what we captured. Alexander Suzdalev, Hendrix Laporte, Aliaksei Protas among the first on the ice this morning. pic.twitter.com/vPEwLJgjYZ — Jared Serre (@JaredSerre) September 23, 2023 Martin Fehervary and Vince Iorio moving the puck around: pic.twitter.com/7mhVI1jMQB — Jared Serre […] [...]
September 23, 2023Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — Connor McMichael won’t be playing his natural center position — at least for now. “I want to see him play the wing, so early in camp he’s going to be over on the left side there and I want to see how that goes,” Carbery said. “I want to see him play […] [...]
September 23, 2023Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — Spencer Carbery knows the Washington Capitals need to make strides. After all, that’s why he’s here. He’s tasked with returning the team to the playoffs, something the Capitals have done for the previous nine seasons before finishing sixth in the Metro Division a season ago. But armed with a roster nearly identical […] [...]
September 23, 2023Hershey BearsThe Hershey Bears don’t want you to forget that they’ve captured more Calder Cups than anybody in the AHL. So much in fact that you’ll be reminded each time they hit the ice at the Giant Center next season. The team unveiled its center ice logo Friday, introducing a new graphic that highlights the team’s […] [...]
September 23, 2023Jared's DailyHere’s the latest news in Washington and around the National Hockey League. Washington Capitals On Washington Hockey Now Tom Wilson’s ACL injury is a distant memory at this point. Here are the major notes from Day 2 of training camp. Speaking of injuries, Nicklas Backstrom’s hip is 100%. Read more here. Multiple Capitals have said […] [...]
September 22, 2023Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — Washington Capitals training camp kicked off at MedStar Capitals Iceplex Thursday, ushering in the start of more than seven months of hockey action. Here are the key news and notes from Day 2. Tom Wilson: “I feel like myself.” When Tom Wilson returned to the ice last season after his torn ACL was […] [...]
September 22, 2023Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — There was plenty to see during Day 2 of Washington Capitals training camp. Here’s what we captured. Charlie Lindgren, Andrew Cristall and Lucas Johansson among the first on the Capitals rink this morning. pic.twitter.com/l6iOHWCR0t — Jared Serre (@JaredSerre) September 22, 2023 Here’s the action on the Arlington rink, where the Capitals will […] [...]
September 22, 2023Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — Entering the season with a new bench boss isn’t foreign to the Washington Capitals. Eleven days after the team’s 2018 Stanley Cup win, head coach Barry Trotz was out the door. Todd Reirden, who lasted two years, was shown the door in 2020 and replaced with Peter Laviolette, who himself left the […] [...]
September 22, 2023Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — When Nicklas Backstrom arrived for Day 1 of Washington Capitals training camp, there was one thing he knew he didn’t want to talk about: his hip. It’s a hot topic around Medstar Capitals Iceplex for sure, considering that lingering hip problems limited Backstrom’s effectiveness on the ice for much of the past […] [...]
September 22, 2023Jared's DailyHere’s the latest news in Washington and around the National Hockey League. Washington Capitals On Washington Hockey Now Nicklas Backstrom is feeling good, but there’s still plenty of work for the Capitals to do. Here’s the major headlines from Day 1 of training camp. Max Pacioretty’s timetable to return from his torn Achilles is still […] [...]
September 21, 2023Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — Washington Capitals training camp kicked off at MedStar Capitals Iceplex Thursday, ushering in the start of more than seven months of hockey action. Here are the key news and notes from Day 1. Carbery: “There’s a lot of work to be done.” Much like any first day of training camp, there’s nowhere to […] [...]
September 21, 2023Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — There was plenty to see during Day 1 of Washington Capitals training camp. Here’s what we captured. First Capitals skating test of training camp, featuring Alex Ovechkin, Nick Backstrom, Anthony Mantha and John Carlson. pic.twitter.com/rY0i8xtEiW — Jared Serre (@JaredSerre) September 21, 2023 Capitals Group A working on the side rink now. Includes […] [...]
September 21, 2023Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — It’s Day 1 of Washington Capitals training camp. Max Pacioretty is not on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. That’s no surprise as Pacioretty recovers from a torn Achilles tendon he suffered in January. What is a surprise, however, is when he’ll be well enough to return to the ice. “No concrete […] [...]
September 21, 2023Washington CapitalsThursday marks Day 1 of Washington Capitals training camp, with the team hitting the ice for the first formal skates of the 2023-24 season. Looking to rebound after the team missed the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons, there’s no lack of storylines headed into the preseason. Here’s a few to keep an […] [...]
September 21, 2023Jared's DailyHere’s the latest news in Washington and around the National Hockey League. Washington Capitals On Washington Hockey Now Ivan Miroshnichenko made quite the impression during Capitals rookie camp. Read more here. From The National Hockey Now Network Brad Marchand has been named the new captains of the Bruins. Here’s more from Boston Hockey Now. Despite […] [...]
September 20, 2023Washington CapitalsTales of Ivan Miroshnichenko’s wicked shot are often exaggerated. Like when on a visit to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. earlier this week, Washington Capitals goaltender Mitchell Gibson encountered a Japanese Type 93 torpedo — a nine-meter long projectile that was not only one of the largest torpedos in use during World War […] [...]
September 20, 2023Jared's DailyHere’s the latest news in Washington and around the National Hockey League. Washington Capitals On Washington Hockey Now Opening training camp on Thursday, the Capitals announced the team’s 63-man starting roster. See the full roster here. From The National Hockey Now Network Some pessimism that Capitals fans can enjoy — from Pittsburgh Hockey Now, here’s […] [...]
September 19, 2023Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals will open 2023-24 training camp on Thursday at MedStar Capitals IcePlex in Arlington. Participants include 36 forwards, 20 defensemen and seven goalies. Here’s the full list of participants: Forwards: Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Nicklas Backstrom, Andrew Cristall, Nic Dowd, Pierrick Dube, Ethen Frank, Ryan Hofer, Jimmy Huntington, Brett Hyland, Jake Karabela, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Hendrix […] [...]
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September 26, 2023Boston BruinsBoston Bruins center Mathew Poitras is emerging as a legit candidate to break camp with the Bruins’ 2023-24 roster. With the Boston Bruins expected to have a wide-open battle for the bottom-six center slots, Poitras’ play thus far has increased the chance that the 19-year-old could jump from junior hockey to the NHL this fall. […] [...]
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September 26, 2023Boston BruinsHere’s your Boston Hockey Now Boston Bruins Game Day Preview: Boston Bruins (1-0) @ Buffalo Sabres (1-0) TIME: 7 p.m. ET TV: NESN Plus, MSG B Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub Betting: As of 1:40 p.m. ET, no betting lines were open for this game, but your best bet is to check Canadian betting sites […] [...]
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September 26, 2023Bruins DailyMilan Lucic is set to play his first game in a Boston Bruins uniform since 2015, and a former Bruins teammate of Lucic’s has a new NHL coaching gig. That, NHL news, the latest NHL trade rumors, and more in the latest Boston Hockey Now Bruins Daily: NHL TSN: Former Boston Bruins winger and four-time […] [...]
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September 25, 2023Boston BruinsMilan Lucic will play his first game in a Boston Bruins uniform since April 11, 2015, when the Bruins play their second preseason game on Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo. The Boston Bruins announced their roster for the game against the Sabres late Monday afternoon, and Milan Lucic was one of five […] [...]
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September 25, 2023Boston BruinsThe oddsmakers appear to be sleeping on Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm in the latest odds on who will win the 2024 Norris Trophy. Despite getting 12 first-place votes and finishing fourth in voting for the 2023 Norris Trophy, Lindholm is not even close to being a favorite to win the trophy this season. Somehow, […] [...]
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September 25, 2023Boston BruinsBRIGHTON, MA — Boston Bruins goalie Brandon Bussi isn’t expected to break camp with the Bruins and be one of the Bruins’ two NHL goalies this season but already will be part of the 2022-23 NHL highlight reel. With the Boston Bruins up 2-0 early in the third period, Bussi committed highway robbery on New […] [...]
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September 25, 2023Boston BruinsThe Boston Bruins got perfect goaltending from rookie goalie Brandon Bussi and some timely scoring from two rookie forwards. That, NHL news, the latest NHL trade rumors, and more in the latest Boston Hockey Now Bruins Daily: NHL TSN: The Calgary Flames laid down a 10-0 rout on the Vancouver Canucks. Sportsnet: Could playing for […] [...]
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September 24, 2023Boston BruinsBOSTON, MA — The Boston Bruins kicked off the 2023-24 preseason with a 3-0 shutout over the New York Rangers, and Head Coach Jim Montgomery is thrilled with what he saw. With one preseason game under their belt, the Boston Bruins are set to take on the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday at the KeyBank Center. […] [...]
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September 24, 2023Boston BruinsHere’s your Boston Hockey Now Boston Bruins Game Day Preview: Boston Bruins (0-0) vs. New York Rangers (0-0) TIME: 5 p.m. ET TV: NESN, MSG Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub Boston Bruins Notes -Fringe players to keep an eye on tonight: John Beecher, Fabian Lysell, Matthew Poitras, Brandon Bussi. -Head coach Jim Montgomery has been […] [...]
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September 24, 2023Bruins DailyPavel Zacha and Jakub Lauko have been early bright spots for the Boston Bruins in training camp. That, NHL news, the latest NHL trade rumors, and more in the latest Boston Hockey Now Bruins Daily: NHL TSN: There’s a new defenseman running the top powerplay unit for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sportsnet: Why are the […] [...]
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September 23, 2023Boston Bruins / UncategorizedBRIGHTON, MA – The Boston Bruins held their fourth on-ice session of the teams’s 2023 Training Camp on Saturday, and Head Coach Jim Montgomery has loved what he’s seen from guys fighting for roster spots so far. The Bruins are set to open up the preseason tomorrow night, hosting the New York Rangers at TD […] [...]
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September 22, 2023Boston BruinsWith Patrice Bergeron out the window, Boston Bruins Head Coach Jim Montgomery is confident he can rely on excellent two-way play from Pavel Zacha in 2023-24. The six-time Selke winner, Bergeron, provided some of the best two-way play ever in his 19 seasons with Boston. Now that he is gone, Zacha has some big shoes […] [...]
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September 22, 2023Boston BruinsAt what point will the solid portion of the Boston Bruins fan base still ticked off at Bruins general manager Don Sweeney for losing Tyler Bertuzzi accept reality? In a recent off-the-record conversation with Boston Hockey Now, an NHL Executive source was laughing at the Boston Bruins fans who continue bashing Don Sweeney because Bertuzzi […] [...]
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September 22, 2023Bruins DailyBoston Bruins training opened, and a Russian NHL player spoke up, and Tyler Bertuzzi confirmed he was always going to free agency. That, NHL news, the latest NHL trade rumors, and more in the latest Boston Hockey Now Bruins Daily: NHL Sportsnet: Finally, a Russian hockey player has spoken out against the unjustified Russian invasion […] [...]
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September 21, 2023Boston BruinsBRIGHTON, MA — The Boston Bruins held their first on-ice session of the team’s 2023 Training Camp on Thursday, and it was clear that physicality and familiarity were the two primary focuses for both groups and sessions. There will be double sessions at Boston Bruins Training Camp again on Friday and Saturday before the Bruins […] [...]
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September 21, 2023Boston BruinsThere’s a solid chance that the Boston Bruins could’ve been eliminated from the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs even earlier if not for new captain Brad Marchand. When Marchand’s Boston Bruins captain predecessor and longtime linemate Patrice Bergeron missed the first four games of the seven-game series loss to the Florida Panthers, Marchand […] [...]
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September 21, 2023Bruins DailyThe Boston Bruins named Brad Marchand as their new captain, and did GM Don Sweeney pull Jake DeBrusk off the NHL trade market? That, NHL news, the latest NHL trade rumors, and more in the latest Boston Hockey Now Bruins Daily: NHL Sportsnet: The Tampa Bay Lightning are dragging their feet in contract talks with […] [...]
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September 20, 2023Boston BruinsDid licking then Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan in a scrum during Game 4 of the 2018 Eastern Conference semifinals turn Boston Bruins Brad Marchand’s career in the right direction and lead to him becoming the 27th captain in franchise history? “Yeah, you know, it’s funny that you asked this question today, because I […] [...]
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September 20, 2023Boston BruinsBRIGHTON, MA — Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney made it clear that the Bruins would like to prevent 26-year-old winger Jake DeBrusk from becoming an unrestricted free agent next July and sign him to a contract extension soon. “We’d like to know if Jake indeed does what to be here,” Sweeney told the assembled […] [...]
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September 20, 2023Boston BruinsThe Boston Bruins have announced that they have named veteran winger Brad Marchand as the 27th captain in franchise history. “I am extremely proud of Brad and the hockey player he has become,” Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs said in a press release. “Brad has been a Bruin for over 15 years and had the […] [...]
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September 20, 2023Bruins Daily / UncategorizedThe NHL trade market might pick up just as the Boston Bruins kick off their 2023 training camp and preseason. That, NHL news, the latest NHL trade rumors, and more in the latest Boston Hockey Now Bruins Daily: NHL Sportsnet: What comes next for the floundering and embattled Columbus Blue Jackets? TSN: What’s the latest […] [...]
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September 19, 2023Boston BruinsThe Boston Bruins have announced their 2023 Training camp roster and schedule. Fifty-seven players will compete for spots on the 2023-24 Centennial season roster for the Bruins. The roaster has 33 forwards, 18 defensemen, and six goalies. Two players, forwards Alex Chiasson and Danton Heinen, are on professional tryouts. Training camp officially kicks off on […] [...]
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September 19, 2023Bruins DailyIs it really a given that the Boston Bruins will name Brad Marchand as the 21st captain in franchise history? Did the Blue Jackets really own up to their mistakes? That, NHL news, the latest NHL trade rumors, and more in the latest Boston Hockey Now Bruins Daily: NHL Sportsnet: The Columbus Blue Jackets faced […] [...]
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September 18, 2023Boston BruinsThe Boston Bruins announced Monday that they have hired John McLean as their new assistant coach as part of a series of hirings made by the team. No, that’s not former New Jersey Devils winger and head coach John MacLean; this is former Malden Catholic and Austin Prep high school hockey head coach John McLean […] [...]
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September 18, 2023Boston BruinsIf Brad Marchand is going to be the 21st captain of the Boston Bruins, did the team miss a perfect opportunity to make that announcement at the jersey reveal and fashion show on Saturday night? The 35-year-old veteran winger was front and center, strutting down the runway and getting the crowd into it as he […] [...]
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September 18, 2023Bruins DailyBoston Bruins winger Milan Lucic is having an instant impact on his new teammates, and Mike Babcock will likely never coach again in the NHL. That, NHL news, the latest NHL trade rumors, and more in the latest Boston Hockey Now Bruins Daily: NHL Sportsnet: As we hinted here at National Hockey Now, things were […] [...]
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September 17, 2023Boston BruinsBoston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm was recently asked if he had a chance to catch up with his new teammate Milan Lucic, whom Bruins fans and media are already quite familiar with. “He’s going to be my neighbor now, so I’m going to know him even more,” Lindholm told the media, smiling, this past Thursday. […] [...]
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September 17, 2023Bruins DailyThe Boston Bruins will have three new uniforms and two new top 6 centers in their Centennial 2023-24 season. Connor Bedard gets tricky in his first NHL game action. That, NHL news, the latest NHL trade rumors, and more in the latest Boston Hockey Now Bruins Daily: NHL Sportsnet: There’s been plenty of chatter this […] [...]
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September 16, 2023Boston BruinsAbout 3.5 hours after Adidas posted the Boston Bruins Centennial uniforms on their website, the Bruins sent a press release out on the new threads, with team President Cam Neely releasing a statement describing their significance. “For reaching such a monumental milestone – our 100th year – we really wanted to do something special with […] [...]
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September 16, 2023Boston BruinsThe Boston Bruins are set to begin the 2022-23 regular season with a 1-2 punch of Pavel Zacha and Charlie Coyle up the middle and veteran winger Brad Marchand and head coach Jim Montgomery are confident the two centers can handle the task ahead. No one will ever replace Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, but […] [...]
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