All three of the Capitals’ questionable players for tonight’s practically do-or-die game against the Flyers will be in the lineup, head coach Spencer Carbery said (via Tom Gulitti of NHL.com). Tom Wilson (personal leave), Nick Jensen (lower body), and Sonny Milano (illness) had all missed recent practices or games. Wilson returns to a top-line role alongside Alex Ovechkin while … [Read more...] about Tom Wilson, Nick Jensen, Sonny Milano In Lineup Friday
Capitals Place Evgeny Kuznetsov On Waivers
Earlier today, Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov was cleared to resume practicing with the team and has entered the follow-up phase of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, per a league announcement. However, he won’t be getting that opportunity as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that Washington has placed the veteran on waivers. Notably, Kuznetsov has … [Read more...] about Capitals Place Evgeny Kuznetsov On Waivers
Capitals Sign Zac Funk To Entry-Level Contract
The Capitals have nabbed one of the top undrafted free agents hitting the market today, signing WHL leading goal-scorer Zac Funk to a three-year, entry-level deal. In a team release, the Capitals confirmed the contract will carry a cap hit of $810K, equivalent to his NHL salary, and $82.5K in the AHL. Funk, 20, has exploded for 56 goals and 99 points in just 58 games with the … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Zac Funk To Entry-Level Contract
Washington Capitals Share Multiple Injury Updates
Washington Capitals team reporter Tarik El-Bashir with the Monumental Sports Network has shared a string of injury updates following the team’s Thursday morning skate. Per El-Bashir, Nick Jensen and Sonny Milano are expected to return to the lineup, recovering from a lower-body injury and illness respectively. The team also saw progress in Nic Dowd’s return from an upper-body … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Share Multiple Injury Updates
Capitals Recall Ivan Miroshnichenko
The Capitals have recalled winger Ivan Miroshnichenko ahead of tonight’s game against the Senators, per a statement from GM Brian MacLellan. Miroshnichenko could play instead of winger Anthony Mantha, who departed Saturday’s game against the Panthers with an undisclosed injury. However, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports that Mantha is wearing a normal jersey at this … [Read more...] about Capitals Recall Ivan Miroshnichenko