Capitals winger Max Pacioretty skated for the second time today as he continues to work his way back from a torn Achilles, relays Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network (Twitter link). The veteran suffered the injury in just his fifth game last season after working his way back from a torn Achilles. Pacioretty inked a one-year deal with Washington this summer, one that … [Read more...] about Max Pacioretty Has Resumed Skating
Nicklas Bäckström To Take Leave Of Absence
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