KARL ALZNER NEWS

Capitals sign goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a 3-year, $9 million extension

The Washington Capitals have shored up their goaltending tandem for the next few seasons by signing Charlie Lindgren to a three-year extension worth $9 million

MARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

For Karl Alzner, the Canadiens buying him out acts as a lifeline for his career There was a human element to this decision, and Alzner is cognizant not only of that, but his own responsibility in how things turned out.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Montreal Canadiens waive defenseman Karl Alzner for buyout The Montreal Canadiens and Karl Alzner have finally decided to part ways after a decision was made to place the veteran defenseman on waiver...

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • PUCKPROSE.COM

Opts out of 2019-20 season Alzner has opted out of the Return to Play program, Frank Seravalli of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Alzner didn't log any points across four games with Montreal during the regular season, having spent the bulk of the campaign in the minors. The Canadiens will now have to do without the veteran defenseman when the 2019-20 season resumes, though he wasn't expected to see an important role with the restart.

JULY 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers' Green joins list of players opting out of NHL return

Roman Polak of the Stars and Mike Green of the Oilers are opting out of playing, and Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will try to play after recovering from injury

JULY 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Laval Rocket season review: Karl Alzner was a key mentor for a young team The pillar on defence for the Rocket was more than just an on-ice leader for Laval again this year.

JULY 6, 2020 • HABSEYESONTHEPRIZE.COM

Stu Cowan: Canadiens' Karl Alzner remains a 'Good Guy Award' winner Veteran defenceman was a positive role model with the Laval Rocket, earning the respect of his teammates and coach Joël Bouchard.

FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Montreal Canadiens recall Jake Evans, Karl Alzner from Laval Alzner was already recalled after being placed on the AHL roster earlier in the day

FEBRUARY 24, 2020 • HABSEYESONTHEPRIZE.COM

'I didn't expect it at all': Karl Alzner happy to be recalled by Habs | The Chronicle Herald OTTAWA — Karl Alzner is poised to play his first NHL game in more than 13 months as the Canadiens face off against the Ottawa Senators Satur...

FEBRUARY 22, 2020 • THECHRONICLEHERALD.CA

Canadiens place veteran defenseman Karl Alzner on waivers

The Montreal Canadiens have placed defenseman Karl Alzner on waivers

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Defenseman Taylor Chorney scores, Capitals beat Senators 2-1 (Jan 01, 2017)

WASHINGTON (AP) Instead of high-powered forwards Alex Ovechkin and Marcus Johansson, two defensemen who rarely score came with big goals i...

JANUARY 2, 2017

NHL Capsules

TORONTO (AP) Auston Matthews scored in regulation and overtime in his first outdoor game, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday in...

JANUARY 2, 2017

Caps, Ovechkin hope for jumpstart vs. Lightning (Dec 23, 2016)

WASHINGTON -- The Washington Capitals are hoping the Tampa Bay Lightning's arrival at Verizon Center on Friday night represents an early Christmas present for Alex Ovechkin.

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Metropolitan teams flexing their muscles as best in NHL

Justin Williams knows from missing the playoffs twice with defending Stanley Cup champions just how difficult it is to make it to the posts...

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Metropolitan teams flexing their muscles as best in NHL

Justin Williams knows from missing the playoffs twice with defending Stanley Cup champions just how difficult it is to make it to the posts...

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Metropolitan teams flexing their muscles as best in NHL

Justin Williams knows from missing the playoffs twice with defending Stanley Cup champions just how difficult it is to make it to the posts...

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Humiliating goal allowed by Mason helps put Flyers in 2-0 hole vs. Caps

WASHINGTON (AP) Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Steve Mason craned his neck toward the ceiling in utter dismay. The puck that came sliding down the ice from beyond the red line som...

APRIL 17, 2016

John Carlson scores OT winner in return, Capitals beat Devils

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) The Washington Capitals got a missing piece back and it helped them move within grasping distance of the Presidents' Trop...

MARCH 26, 2016

Capitals' Alzner avoids issues with shoveling, eyes record vs. Flyers

Capitals' Alzner sidesteps issues with shoveling, eyes record vs. Flyers

JANUARY 25, 2016

Ovechkin gets 497th goal, Capitals beat Islanders 4-1

NEW YORK (AP) Alex Ovechkin moved closer to a major milestone, Braden Holtby kept up his stellar play and the Washington Capitals kept rolling.

JANUARY 8, 2016

Holtby, Capitals beat Sabres 2-0 for 8th straight win

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Washington Capitals are off to the best start in franchise history, and captain Alex Ovechkin says goalkeeper Braden Holtby has been the team's most importa...

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Carlson's Ironman streak snapped painfully short of Caps' record

Defenseman scratched just 10 games from Carpenter's team mark, Alzner can break it soon, though, as he sits at 411

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Capitals-Rangers Preview

Despite differing perspectives on a lopsided loss to the New York Rangers last month, the Washington Capitals know they must play better to claim a win Sunday night in a clash betw...

DECEMBER 19, 2015

Ovechkin wears bunny costume in Capitals' version of 'A Christmas Story' (VIDEO)

Ovechkin wears bunny costume in Capitals' version of 'A Christmas Story' (VIDEO)

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Capitals-Jets Preview

Amid their longest winning stretch in three seasons, the Washington Capitals are still looking to play better.

DECEMBER 4, 2015