Washington Capitals center Nicklas Bäckström has decided to step away from the team as he deals with a lingering injury situation, the Capitals announced today. Bäckström issued a statement on his decision, which reads as follows: Given my ongoing injury situation, I decided to take some time and step away from the game. This is a difficult decision, but one that I feel is … [Read more...] about Nicklas Bäckström To Take Leave Of Absence
Capitals Activate Charlie Lindgren, Assign Hunter Shepard To AHL
The Capitals will be welcoming back goalie Charlie Lindgren for their game tomorrow against San Jose as the team announced that they have activated him off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, netminder Hunter Shepard was assigned back to AHL Hershey. Lindgren is in his second season as the backup goaltender in Washington behind Darcy Kuemper. The 29-year-old was a … [Read more...] about Capitals Activate Charlie Lindgren, Assign Hunter Shepard To AHL
Injury Notes: Maple Leafs, Hischier, Lindgen, Flames
The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing opposing injury news, with defender Timothy Liljegren returning to the team’s practice but Jake McCabe still sitting out. Liljegren took practice reps alongside Mark Giordano, although no update about his availability was provided. Liljegren was announced as “doubtful” for the team’s October 28th game before missing the match; a tag that may … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Maple Leafs, Hischier, Lindgen, Flames
Washington Places Dowd On IR, Recall Lapierre
The Washington Capitals have placed forward Nic Dowd on injured reserved and recalled 2020 First Round pick Hendrix Lapierre from the Hershey Bears. Dowd has been out since the team’s October 18th game with an upper-body injury and will now miss an additional week of action, at least. And while Washington was able to fill in for Dowd’s injury, they are also anticipating Sonny … [Read more...] about Washington Places Dowd On IR, Recall Lapierre
Capitals Recall Hunter Shepard, Loan Clay Stevenson To AHL
The Capitals announced Tuesday that they’ve recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from the AHL’s Hershey Bears and returned netminder Clay Stevenson to Hershey in a corresponding transaction. This amounts to a backup swap behind starter Darcy Kuemper while normal backup Charlie Lindgren remains on IR. He is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury and has not played since … [Read more...] about Capitals Recall Hunter Shepard, Loan Clay Stevenson To AHL