WASHINGTON CAPITALS 13-6-1 · 3RD IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
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Six assists in last five games Schultz dished out two assists in Thursday's 4-3 win over New Jersey.
Impact Schultz has quietly put together a productive five-game run, dishing out six assists in that span. With 16 points in 28 games, Schultz has already surpassed his point total from each of the past two seasons and is looking more like the player who scored 51 points with Pittsburgh in 2016-17.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pair of points in win Sprong dished out two assists in Thursday's 4-3 win over New Jersey.
Impact Sprong assisted on each of Washington's first two goals, helping Dmitry Orlov tie the game at one apiece in the first period before drawing the lone helper on Alex Ovechkin's second-period snipe. This was the first multi-point performance of the season for Sprong, who has been relegated back to the bottom six since Tom Wilson returned from his suspension last week.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps lighting lamp Ovechkin posted a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Devils.
Impact Ovechkin's in the midst of one of his patented goal binges, with seven in the last seven games. He's just 10 goals back of Marcel Dionne for fifth on the all-time list, and he could close that gap in a couple weeks the way he's rolling right now. The lower-body issue that led to a maintenance day in Tuesday's practice is a non-factor.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores two, including winner Kuznetsov scored two goals in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Devils.
Impact Kuznetsov broke a 2-2 tie soon after the halfway mark in the second period and did the same to a 3-3 tie in the third. New Jersey had no answer to his latter goal, which stood up as the game-winner. The Russian center came in with only three goals in 21 games played, but Kuznetsov has heated up recently, with at least one point in seven of his last eight games.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Overcomes early gaffe Vanecek made 21 saves in Thursday's 4-3 win over New Jersey.
Impact Vanecek gave the puck away to Nicholas Merkley for a tap-in to put his team in a 1-0 hole less than two minutes in, but Washington responded with a goal less than two minutes later in what was the start of a common theme. Vanecek would give up another goal in each of the next two periods, but the Capitals answered each of those with goals of their own around a minute later, with the last response being Evgeny Kuznetsov's game-winner with under eight minutes remaining. Vanecek will likely cede the starter's crease to Ilya Samsonov for the second leg of the back-to-back set between these teams Friday.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wood Sneaks Puck Past Vanecek From Sharp Angle
MARCH 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Kyle Palmieri speaks to the media before the Devils face the Capitals in D.C.
MARCH 25, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Ready to go Ovechkin (lower body) is expected to play Thursday against the Devils, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Ovechkin took a maintenance day on Tuesday but appears good to go for the back-to-back set with the Devils beginning Thursday. The Capitals captain has fired home eight goals in the last 11 games, so make sure he's back in your lineups.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod against Devils Vanecek will be between the pipes versus New Jersey at home Thursday.
Impact Vanecek is riding a three-game winning streak, though he's only appeared in three of the club's last seven contests. In his recent victories, the Czech netminder has posted a 1.66 GAA and .943 save percentage, including a 23-save shutout performance over the Sabres on March 15. If Vanecek continues to perform at this level, he should force his way into at least a split crease situation with Ilya Samsonov for the time being.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
What Lies Beneath: The Postmodern Capitals Edition In Part 3 of a recurring series, Greg breaks down some of the interesting Caps and NHL-wide trends.
MARCH 24, 2021 • JAPERSRINK.COM
Out Thursday Eller (lower body) will not play Thursday against the Devils, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Eller had been making progress in his recovery, but he was held out of Wednesday's practice and will need at least another day before returning. Michael Sgarbossa occupied the third-line center spot Wednesday, but T.J. Oshie has been deployed frequently in recent outings while the 31-year-old Eller has been out of the lineup, so check back for further updates before puck drop for more clarity on the lineup implications.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Oshie (personal) was back on the ice Wednesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Oshie missed Tuesday's practice in what was deemed a "maintenance day", but joined his teammates in their final full practice before Thursday's contest against the Devils. The 34-year-old may be slotted in once again at the third-line center spot if Lars Eller (lower body) is out of the lineup, which does limit his short-term fantasy appeal due to suboptimal even-strength linemates, so keep expectations in check until he regains his coveted spot in the top six.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Ovechkin (lower body) skated at Wednesday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Both Ovechkin and T.J. Oshie missed Tuesday's session for maintenance reasons, but they are back on the ice as Washington readies for a Thursday showdown with the Devils. The reigning Rocket Richard Trophy-winner's availability for that contest is trending in the right direction given his return to the ice, but check back for updates prior to puck drop for final confirmation.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not skating Wednesday Eller (lower body) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Pell notes that Eller, who has missed the last four games with the injury, had participated in previous practice sessions so it is unclear if Wednesday's absence is an indicator of a setback in his recovery or if it is all part of the plan. The 31-year-old's availability for Thursday's game against the Devils remains murky, so check back for updates prior to puck drop.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Demoted to AHL Maillet was returned to AHL Hershey on Wednesday.
Impact Maillet has only cracked the Capitals' lineup on one occasion this year, failing to record a point in 8:02 of ice time Feb. 7 against the Flyers.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returned to minor-league affiliate Pinho was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.
Impact Pinho's gone scoreless while averaging just 7:49 of ice time in two appearances with the big club this campaign.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Crosby, Wilson hope for 'some clarity' from NHL on hits Sidney Crosby and Tom Wilson have found something they agree on after years spent battling on opposite sides of the Penguins-Capitals rivalr...
MARCH 24, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Washington hosts division rival New Jersey

East Division foes Washington and New Jersey hit the ice
MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Absent from practice Oshie (personal) did not participate in Tuesday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Oshie's availability for Thursday's match against the Devils does not appear to be at risk, but check back in the coming days for further updates. The 34-year-old forward has seven goals and 20 points in 30 games thus far.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taking maintenance day Ovechkin (lower body) did not participate in Tuesday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Impact With the Capitals not playing again until Thursday, the team has elected to give Ovechkin a rest day. The 35-year-old's availability for Thursday's match against the Devils has not been confirmed, but with eight goals in his last 11 games, any absence would be strongly felt.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Summoned to taxi squad Pilon was brought up from AHL Hershey to the taxi squad Tuesday.
Impact Pilon currently paces all Hershey skaters with four goals and 16 points in 12 games, so his presence will be needed back in the minors and his stay on the taxi squad is likely to be temporary. The 87th overall pick from the 2016 NHL Entry Draft is still waiting for his first taste of NHL action.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Added to taxi squad Sgarbossa was re-assigned from AHL Hershey to the taxi squad on Tuesday.
Impact Sgarbossa has contributed two assists in five games with the Capitals during the pandemic-shortened season. With a logjam of centers ahead of him on the depth chart, the 28-year-old is expected to serve as a reserve option and therefore remains largely irrelevant for fantasy purposes.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Caps sign Trevor van Riemsdyk to 2-year extension The Washington Capitals signed defenceman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a two-year, $1.9 million contract extension on Sunday.
MARCH 21, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Caps sign Trevor van Riemsdyk to 2-year extension The Washington Capitals signed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a two-year, $1.9 million contract extension on Sunday.
MARCH 21, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Caps sign Trevor van Riemsdyk to 2-year extension The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a two-year, $1.9 million contract extension
MARCH 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
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