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Capitals Recall Zach Fucale From AHL Hershey 
Photo: NHL.com The Washington Capitals announced on Sunday that they have recalled goaltender Zach Fucale from the AHL’s Hershey Bears after Vitek Vanecek left the team’s 3-2 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury and did not return.
Ilya Samsonov, Evgeny Kuznetsov Skate Ahead of Capitals’ Optional Practice
Center Evgeny Kuznetsov and goaltender Ilya Samsonov each skated ahead of the Washington Capitals‘ optional practice on Sunday. Both players were placed on COVID-19 protocol.
Capitals’ Bottom-Six Plays Key Role In 3-2 Overtime Win In Game 1 Over Bruins
Photo: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Even though the group did not get on the scoresheet, the Washington Capitals‘ bottom-six forward group played a big part in the team’s 3-2 overtime victory in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoff first-round series over the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena on Saturday night.
NHL Playoffs Daily: Craig Anderson to the rescue
We're on to a three-game slate of playoff action Sunday after a wild series opener from the Capitals and Bruins on Saturday.
NHL: Connor McDavid finishes with 105 points, and Craig Anderson wins it for Capitals in relief
Connor McDavid picked up his 105th point to close out the regular season in a 4-1 loss to the Canucks. Yes, the Canucks are still playing and so are the Flames as the NHL playoffs began last night too.
Postgame Analysis: Capitals Victorious In Game One, Ends in OT
Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals overcame an early injury to starting net-minder Vitek Vanecek and powered their way to a 3-2 victory in the extra frame.
Nic Dowd scores in OT to give Capitals game 1 win over Bruins
Nic Dowd redirected a rifling shot from TJ Oshie to beat Tuukka Rask 4:41 into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Win Game 1 vs. Bruins Behind Nic Dowd's OT Goal
IF BRUINS WIN After splitting eight head-to-head meetings during the regular season, the Boston Bruins have a leg up on the Washington Capitals thanks...
Capitals Beat Bruins, 3-2 In Overtime
Photo: Patrick McDermott/NHL via Getty Images The Washington Capitals downed the Boston Bruins, 3-2 (OT), Saturday night at Capital One Arena. The victory gives the Capitals a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Capitals’ goalie situation gets more complicated as Vitek Vanecek exits Game 1 early
The Washington Capitals entered the Stanley Cup playoffs with a perplexing situation at goaltender. The situation got more complicated just minutes into Game 1 of their first-round series with the Boston Bruins.
Stanley Cup playoffs 2021: Capitals goalie Vitek Vanecek injured in Game 1 vs. Bruins
Washington's rookie starter appeared to injure his groin while failing to stop a goal by Jake DeBrusk in the first period.
Report: One Player Tested Positive for COVID-19, One Deemed “Close Contact” Between Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov, Ilya Samsonov
Photo: The Athletic On Saturday, Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov was removed from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list, but center Evgeny Kuznetsov remained.
District of Champions: D.C. Sports Teams Support and Cheer as Capitals Enter Playoffs Saturday
Photo: @Nationals The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially here and the Washington Capitals are chasing after Lord Stanley for the second time in three years.
Connor McMichael And Aliaksei Protas Score In Bears 3-2 Win Over Devils
The Hershey Bears downed the Binghamton Devils, 3-2, Saturday afternoon at Giant Center in Hershey. The victory improves the Bears record to 23-7-2-0 (48 points) on the season, and clinches first place in the North Division.
Washington Capitals Regular Season Review for Defense and Goaltending
The next and final post in the regular season review for each of the Capitals’ position groups will focus on the performance of the Capitals’ defensemen and goaltending positions.
Laviolette Doesn’t Name Starter In Goal, T.J. Oshie Will Be Game-Time Decision For Capitals’ Game 1 vs. Bruins
Forward T.J. Oshie will be a game-time decision for the Washington Capitals’ Game 1 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Boston Bruins on Saturday night (7:15 PM ET, NBC) and took line rushes at center during the team’s morning skate with Evgeny Kuznetsov still on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list.
Watching With Interest: Intriguing Matchups for Early Rounds of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Part 1
Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images For the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, both the first round and the second round will consist of matchups between teams in the same division.
Capitals-Bruins First Round 2021 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview
Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins will face off against one another in a best-of-seven first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series for the fourth time.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin pausing contract talks until after playoffs
The two sides have paused contract talks until Washington's playoff run ends, either in defeat or with another title.
NHL's COVID protocol-related absences for May 14, 2021
Players in the COVID protocol are: St. Louis' Jake Walman and Nathan Walker, and Washington's Evgeny Kuznetsov and Ilya Samsonov.
COVID protocol-related absences: 05/13/21
Each day, the NHL will publicly release the list of players that are unavailable to their respective teams due to being in COVID-19 Protocol.
Alex Ovechkin game-time decision Tuesday vs. Bruins
Ovechkin had no restrictions in practice Monday and participated in Tuesday's optional morning skate.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin might play Tuesday vs. Bruins
Washington will face either the Bruins or the New York Islanders in the opening round of the playoffs.
Tom Wilson Speaks: Shocked Panarin Incident Has “Blown Up” Like It Has
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has finally spoken about the incidents from earlier this week, ones that cost him $5K, but also led to absolutely no suspension.
Rangers fined $250K for criticizing NHL over Tom Wilson punishment
Commissioner Gary Bettman said he does not expect teams to always agree with decisions from the Department of Player Safety but called it “unacceptable” that the Rangers issued a statement calling for head of player safety George Parros to lose his job.
T.J. Oshie sends cool tweet after hat trick in wake of father’s death
Oshie revealed on social media Tuesday that his father Tim died at age 56. The elder Oshie was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2012.
Capitals May Look to Trade Kuznetsov This Coming Offseason
It’s a story that hasn’t gotten a lot of attention because of the Tom Wilson drama, but according to a report by Pierre LeBrun of TSN, the Washington Capitals may have had enough of Evgeny Kuznetsov’s off the ice issues.
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