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Takeaways: Protas, Capitals Dominate For Bounce-Back Win Over Islanders

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 8h

It was the Aliaksei Protas show on Long Island, as he helped power the Capitals to a bounce-back 4-2 win on Long Island.

All the takeaways and everything to know:

Following his career year with the Washington Capitals, Aliaksei Protas preached the importance of doing what he can to show that wasn't a one-off. He's on the right track — and then some — after help...

Capitals vs. Islanders Game Notes: Line Combinations, Who To Watch, How To Tune In

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 11h

Everything to know and how to tune in as the Capitals visit the Islanders:
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Here's what to know as the Capitals take on the Islanders.

Kuznetsov Explains Why He Didn't Return To KHL, Claims Penguins 'Said No Right Away' To Potential Deal

Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 14h

"I don’t know why no one believes I had NHL offers. I just didn't want to go back there myself."

Ex-Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov explains why he didn't want to go back to the NHL, and also claims the rival Penguins "said no right away" to a contract.

Ex-Washington Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov made headlines this summer when he hinted at a potential NHL return, while also making his rounds in the local beer league. However, despite offers, he ult...

Capitals Notebook: Lines Get Tweak, Power Play Work, McIlrath Cleared For Contact

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 1d

The Capitals make some tweaks, the power play gets some more reps, McIlrath upgrades to contact and more in THN's notebook:

ARLINGTON, V.A. — After a day off following the season opener, the Washington Capitals got back to work with a busy practice that also saw coach Spencer Carbery make a few tweaks.

Logan Thompson's New Capitals Mask Is All About The Power Of Friendship

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 1d

The ogapey love runs deep with Logan Thompson's new Capitals mask, which symbolizes the power of friendship that continues to fuel the group going into the new year.
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The Capitals goaltender shows off his new paint job.

Times Are Changing, And So Is Ovechkin's Role In Year 21 With The Capitals: 'It's Not Quantity, It's Quality Now With O'

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 2d

"It’s not quantity. It’s quality with ‘O’ now at this point in his career."

Times are changing, and so is Alex Ovechkin.

On how the Caps captain's role is shifting as he kicks off Year 21, Spencer Carbery's game plan and what to expect going forward:

Here's a closer look at how Alex Ovechkin's role is changing and how the Capitals are managing his minutes at this point in his career.

A Closer Look At The Caps’ Power Play & What Needs To Change After Lackluster Opener

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 2d

“The process was just okay. I saw a lot of guys fighting the puck.. those are the plays that we've got to be able to make.”

The Capitals’ power play was a glaring problem in their season-opening loss. A look the issues and what the players had to say:
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WASHINGTON — After a season-opening loss to the Boston Bruins, there remains a clear elephant in the room when it comes to the Washington Capitals: what gives with the power play?

Playing For His Childhood Team In The Capitals, Sourdif Ready To Hold Himself To 'A Really High Standard'

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 3d

"I hold myself to a really high standard... If (the other team's) gonna try and score, it's going to be a grueling shift, shift after shift."

Justin Sourdif grew up a Capitals fan, wearing Ovi's jersey. Now sporting his own, he's ready to give all he has:

ARLINGTON, V.A. — The script couldn't have been written any better for Justin Sourdif.

Silbsy's Corner: Everything To Know, Line Combinations, Power Play & Quotes Ahead Of Capitals Opening Night

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 4d

New Silbsy’s Corner:

Notable quotes, line combinations, how the power play lines up, updates and everything else to know as the Caps gear up for opening night tomorrow.

Here's what to know as the Capitals prepare to open their season on Wednesday.

Capitals Notebook: Injury Updates, Lines For Opening Night

Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 4d

Today's Capitals notebook as D.C. prepares for opening night, with a look at line combinations, injury updates and everything else to know.

More coming tonight at DC Backcheck:

ARLINGTON, V.A. — As the Washington Capitals wrapped up their final practice ahead of their season opener, coach Spencer Carbery gathered his players in a huddle on Tuesday at MedStar Capitals Iceplex...

Ovechkin Remains Uncertain Of Future, Looking Forward To Enjoying 21st NHL Season: 'I Can't Wait'

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 4d

"I can't wait... take it day by day. You have fun, you have to enjoy yourself and try to do the best that you can."

Alex Ovechkin shares the latest on his NHL future and looks ahead to his 21st season, where the focus is to simply enjoy the ride:

ARLINGTON, V.A. — After 20 years of NHL opening nights with the Washington Capitals, captain Alex Ovechkin still feels nerves as he goes into his 21st campaign.

Vincent Iorio Worked Hard To Make The Capitals' Opening Night Roster. Now, It's Up To Him To Stay

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 5d

"Now, the real work starts. It's the hardest part to stay and be consistent."

Vincent Iorio's been waiting four years for this moment, and hard work paid off as he cracked the Capitals opening night roster. Now, it's up to him to stick around.

My latest:

ARLINGTON, V.A. — There was an extra jump in Vincent Iorio's step on Monday at practice, as he took in the good news that he'd been waiting four years to hear: he cracked the Washington Capitals openi...

Capitals Opening Night Roster Set As Frank & Stevenson Clear, McIlrath Heads To IR & Miroshnichenko Final Cut

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 5d

The Capitals opening night roster is set.

Here's everything to know:

The Capitals roster now sits at 23. Here's what to know.

Capitals Notebook: Latest On Chisholm After Skate Cut, McIlrath & Roy Updates, 3 Head To Hershey With Roster Being Set

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 5d

The latest on Chisholm after he suffered a skate cut at practice, updates on Roy and McIlrath, Miroshnichenko, Frank and Stevenson head to Hershey and more in today's Capitals notebook at THN:

ARLINGTON, V.A. — As the Washington Capitals got back to work with a busy practice on Monday, they saw another injury scare while setting their opening night roster.

How The Capitals' Opening Night Roster's Expected To Stack Up Amid Latest Cuts

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 6d

A closer look at the cuts made this afternoon and how the Capitals' opening night roster is expected to stack up:

Here's what to know as the Capitals waive Ethen Frank and Clay Stevenson ahead of the opening night roster deadline.

Game Notes For Capitals' Preseason Finale vs. Blue Jackets & What's On The Line

Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 7d

Here's what's on the line for the Capitals, the projected lineup and other game notes ahead of their preseason finale against Columbus:

The Washington Capitals will wrap up their preseason with a veteran-heavy lineup on Saturday, as they play host to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a dress rehearsal that also carries significant weight f...

Silbsy's Corner: First Look At Potential Opening Night Lines, What The Plan In Goal Is, Roster Race Updates

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 8d

Silbsy's corner is back.

A first look at what could be the Capitals opening night lines, Spencer Carbery's plan for the goalies this season, who remains in the thick of the competition for a roster spot and more.

The Capitals have some big decisions to make with opening night less than a week out. Here's what to know.

Carbery Explains Why Cristall Didn't Make The Capitals, How Hershey Will Be 'Huge Benefit'

Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 8d

"You never want to count anybody out, but the path for (him) to make the opening night roster was a difficult one... (Hershey) will be huge for him."

Spencer Carbery explains Andrew Cristall not making the Capitals roster and discusses his development:

ARLINGTON, V.A. — After another strong camp and making noise in the preseason, Andrew Cristall came close to a roster spot, but once again, fell just short of making the Washington Capitals.

Hendrix Lapierre Back At Center, Ready To Keep Thriving With Capitals: 'Mentally, It's The Best I've Felt'

Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 8d

"Lappy's one of the smartest players in this room... he's just scratching the surface of what he can become."

Hendrix Lapierre, back at center, is feeling the best he's felt mentally, and now, faces a next step to reach his full potential with the Caps:

ARLINGTON, V.A. — When it comes to Hendrix Lapierre, Washington Capitals teammate Pierre-Luc Dubois wants you to keep his hockey IQ in mind.

Where Capitals Roster Stands After Latest Cuts, Including Andrew Cristall

Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 8d

Here's where the Capitals roster stands after the latest round of cuts, including Andrew Cristall.

The Capitals roster now sits at 27. Here's everything to know.

Leonard Shines, But Capitals Fall To Bruins In First Preseason Loss

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 9d

It was Ryan Leonard's time to shine, but the Capitals fell 3-1 to the Bruins in their first loss of the preseason.

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals got off to the start they were looking for on Thursday, with Ryan Leonard opening the scoring and the team dominating the Boston Bruins. Then, things took a turn i...

Capitals Roster Now Sits At 33; What To Know As Race Gets Tighter

Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 9d

Before the game, get a look at where the current Caps roster sits going into these final outings of the preseason.

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals roster sits at 33 players going into the final two games of the preseason.

Meet Sheldon Rempal, The Capitals' Dark Horse With A Chip On His Shoulder & Nothing To Lose

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Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 9d

"There’s no pressure on a guy like me... just go out and prove everybody wrong every day like I’ve been doing my whole life."

Sheldon Rempal loves a good underdog story, and he's writing his own again late in Capitals camp as a dark horse.

Our 1-on-1:

Sheldon Rempal, who signed a two-way deal with the Capitals this summer, goes 1-on-1 about his underdog journey and hopes to make the NHL.

Capitals vs. Bruins: Sourdif To Get Look At Center, Ovechkin & Fehervary Making Preseason Debuts, Big Night For Hopefuls

Sammi Silber @sammisilber.bsky.social · 9d

Justin Sourdif gets a look at center, Alex Ovechkin and Martin Fehervary make their preseason debuts and more notes as several hopefuls get another chance to impress in a pivotal game for the Caps tonight on home ice.

The Capitals play host to the Bruins in their second-to-last game of the preseason, a vital game for several roster hopefuls.