According to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com, the Washington Capitals had a pair of forwards resume skating this morning albeit in non-contact jerseys. Alex Ovechkin and Sonny Milano skated before the Capitals’ formal practice this morning and Milano has reportedly been elevated to working with pucks. The fact Ovechkin has even returned to skating is impressive given he’s just under … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin, Sonny Milano Back In Non-Contact Jerseys
Multiple Teams Showing Interest in Nils Hoglander
It wasn’t long ago that Canucks winger Nils Hoglander looked like an important part of Vancouver’s long-term plans. But things haven’t gone as well this year for him and it appears that teams are starting to kick the tires to see if he’s available. ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reports (Twitter link) that the Capitals, Penguins, and Blue Jackets are among the teams who have explored … [Read more...] about Multiple Teams Showing Interest in Nils Hoglander
Logan Thompson, Charlie Lindgren Cleared To Dress After Practice Injuries
Capitals fans got some concerning news when goaltenders Charlie Lindgren and Logan Thompson both left practice this morning, but both are good to dress tonight against the Avalanche, per NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti. Thompson, who’s pretty much rotated starts evenly with Lindgren, will get the start. Acquired by trade from the Golden Knights at the 2024 draft, Thompson has been the … [Read more...] about Logan Thompson, Charlie Lindgren Cleared To Dress After Practice Injuries
Capitals Recall Ivan Miroshnichenko, Move Alex Ovechkin To IR
The Capitals have recalled 2022 first-round pick Ivan Miroshnichenko from AHL Hershey, per a team announcement. They had a full active roster, so captain Alex Ovechkin heads to injured reserve in a corresponding move after being ruled out yesterday on a week-to-week basis with a lower leg injury. Winger Sonny Milano, who’s out indefinitely with an upper-body injury, also … [Read more...] about Capitals Recall Ivan Miroshnichenko, Move Alex Ovechkin To IR
Alex Ovechkin Out Week-To-Week With Lower Leg Injury
11:33 a.m.: It’s a lower leg injury for Ovechkin that will leave him out on a week-to-week basis, the Caps announced. He’ll undergo additional evaluation tomorrow. 8:59 a.m.: Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is being evaluated for a lower-body injury after leaving last night’s game against Utah following a knee-on-knee collision with Jack McBain, head coach Spencer Carbery told … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin Out Week-To-Week With Lower Leg Injury