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Capitals’ Jensen avoids hospital after being stretchered off
That update from coach Spencer Carbery came after the team said Jensen was conscious, alert and moving his extremities following the shove from Tampa Bay’s Michael Eyssimont late in the first period. “Scary situation,” Carbery said. “Initially when you see something like that, someone stretchered off, you’re thinking the worst-case situations. He’s doing better.” The […]
Continue readingVegas Golden Knights acquire forward Anthony Mantha
Getting a top-six winger was thought to be a priority for the defending Stanley Cup champions only to become a reality on Monday. That’s when they moved captain and left winger Mark Stone, who is out with an upper-body injury, to long-term injured reserve. Moving Stone to LTIR allowed the Golden Knights to create an […]
Continue readingNHL trade deadline buzz: Goalie market, Penguins-Caps moves among hot topics
THE GOALIE MARKET is simmering, though I still don’t think all of the goalie-needy teams are going to end up with goaltending insurance at the deadline. For example, the Oilers seem comfortable riding it out with Stuart Skinner, shifting their focus to impact forwards and defensemen. The Montreal Canadiens seem poised to move Jake Allen. […]
Continue readingConsistency matters: Solid, steady fantasy hockey pickups
More Teams. More Games. Henrik Lundqvist gets choked up talking about the support his family provided him during his hockey journey. (0:55) If your fantasy hockey team needs a jolt of energy here in Week 5 of the season, maybe lightning in a bottle should not be your target. In a sense, I mean that […]
Continue readingCapitals C Nicklas Backstrom (hip) likely done for season
MacLellan stopped short of ruling Backstrom out for the remainder of the season or saying the franchise cornerstone had played his final NHL game. The soon-to-be 36-year-old is expected to go on long-term injured reserve in the near future. “It’s emotional for everybody. He’s been such a big part of the organization,” MacLellan said Monday. […]
Continue readingCarter Verhaeghe scores in overtime as Florida Panthers eliminate Washington Capitals in Stanley Cup playoffs
One NHL playoff streak ended while another one just kept right on going. Florida snapped its 26-year playoff series drought with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 6 Friday night. The Panthers hadn’t won a playoff series since 1996, when they appeared in a Stanley Cup Final. “[That series win] was […]
Continue readingWashington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin ties Jaromir Jagr for third on NHL’s career goals list with 766
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin tied Jaromir Jagr for No. 3 on the NHL’s all-time goals list at 766 after scoring twice in a 5-4 win at the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. Ovechkin, 36, scored his 35th goal of the season at 13:23 of the second period, creating the scoring chance with a punishing […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus every team’s February MVP
Now that we’re into March, many eyes are on the NHL’s transaction wire as the 2022 trade deadline approaches on March 21. But, February was no slouch for excitement either, with a wild All-Star Weekend and a number of individual performances that highlighted both superstars and under-the-radar contributors around the league. For this week’s edition […]
Continue readingWashington Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom makes season debut vs. Chicago Blackhawks
CHICAGO — The Washington Capitals welcomed a star back to the lineup Wednesday and temporarily lost one at the same time. On a night when Evgeny Kuznetsov had to sit out due to the league’s COVID-19 protocol, Nicklas Backstrom returned and authored the standard type of game befit of the veteran. Activated Wednesday afternoon, after […]
Continue readingSeattle Kraken expansion draft protected lists, available players
The Seattle Kraken are joining the NHL for the 2021-22 season and will play in the Pacific Division. The front office and coaching staff have taken shape, and Climate Pledge Arena is on track to be ready, but the team needs players. The Kraken will select one player each from 30 NHL teams, as the […]
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