Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy missed the team’s Monday practice with a lower-body injury and has been designated as day-to-day shares Bailey Johnson of the Washington Post. Roy left the team’s Saturday game just a few minutes into the second period, though he didn’t seem limited in any way on his final shift. No further information about the injury has been … [Read more...] about Capitals’ Matt Roy Out Day-To-Day
Matt Roy Leaves Game With Lower-Body Injury
Minnesota Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek didn’t travel with the team to Winnipeg for tonight’s game against the Jets after he suffered an apparent injury in last night’s game against the Seattle Kraken (as per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman). Eriksson Ek was left bloodied after a second-period hit from Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson caught him on the nose. Larsson’s elbow … [Read more...] about Matt Roy Leaves Game With Lower-Body Injury
Logan Thompson Should Return Tomorrow
The Washington Capitals won’t start their regular season until this Saturday giving their new goaltender plenty of time to return. Tom Gulitti of the NHL relayed a note from head coach Spencer Carbery that goaltender Logan Thompson is expected back at practice tomorrow after being away from the team for personal reasons.The Capitals acquired Thompson this past offseason from … [Read more...] about Logan Thompson Should Return Tomorrow
East Notes: Kapanen, Grimaldi, Thompson
After a strong training camp, Canadiens center prospect Oliver Kapanen was a surprise inclusion on the opening night roster. The 21-year-old pivot sat in the press box for their season opener against the Maple Leafs but made his NHL debut in last night’s loss to the Bruins, recording an assist and a shot on goal in 10:22 of ice time. The 2021 second-round pick is demonstrating … [Read more...] about East Notes: Kapanen, Grimaldi, Thompson
Capitals Activate, Waive Spencer Smallman
The Capitals have placed right winger Spencer Smallman on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Hershey, PuckPedia reports. That signals he’s been activated from season-opening injured reserve and is cleared to return from the undisclosed injury that kept him out of training camp. Smallman, 28, has never cracked an NHL roster. His career began as a fifth-round pick of … [Read more...] about Capitals Activate, Waive Spencer Smallman