WASHINGTON CAPITALS NEWS

Logan Thompson - Back at practice Friday Thompson (personal) returned to practice Friday, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact Thompson was away from the Capitals all week while tending to a family matter. There is no word as to whether or not he will start Opening Night on Saturday against the Devils, or if Charlie Lindgren will get the assignment. Thompson was 25-14-5 with a 2.70 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 46 regular-season appearances for the Golden Knights in 2023-24. He is expected to share the net with Lindgren this season.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The 10 best home openers in Capitals history The puck will drop on the Capitals’ 50th season Saturday when the team hosts the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Metropolitan Division foes meet as Capitals host the Devils

The New Jersey Devils face the Washington Capitals in a matchup within the Metropolitan Division Saturday

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dubois ready to 'turn the page,' set for Capitals debut | NHL.com Center will begin new chapter in season opener against Devils after trade from Kings

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • NHL.COM

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OCTOBER 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

Spencer Smallman - Lands on waivers Smallman was placed on waivers by the Capitals on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Smallman joined the Capitals on a one-year, two-way contract at the beginning of July, and he'll head to AHL Hershey if he clears waivers. He hasn't yet made his NHL debut, but he tallied 12 goals and 21 points over 53 regular-season appearances with AHL Colorado last year.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Thompson - Set to return to practice Friday Head coach Spencer Carbery said Thursday that Thompson (personal) is expected to return to practice Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Thompson has been away from the team in recent days while tending to a family matter, but he should be back on the ice Friday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Opening Night against the Devils on Saturday, but it appears as though he'll return to game action early in the season.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Announce Multi-Year Partnership with Venture Global | Washington Capitals Venture Global to Serve as Presenting Partner of Alex Ovechkin’s Pursuit of All-Time NHL Goal Scoring Record

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

What matters to the Capitals this season? Everyone and everything. For his second season as the Washington Capitals’ coach, Spencer Carbery wanted a new mantra. He settled on two slightly different versions...

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

The Noon Number: Elder Millennials 3 – Number of days remaining until the start of the Washington Capitals’ 50th season. But it’s also… …the number of players who have played...

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • JAPERSRINK.COM

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OCTOBER 8, 2024 • NHL.COM

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OCTOBER 8, 2024 • NHL.COM

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OCTOBER 8, 2024 • NHL.COM

Capitals sign F Jakub Vrana to one-year contract The Washington Capitals signed veteran forward Jakub Vrana to a one-year, $775,000 contract on Tuesday.Vrana, 28, was a first-round pick (13...

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Caps unveil opening night roster, including the return of Jakub Vrana Vrana — who entered Washington Capitals training camp on a professional tryout — signed a one-year, league-minimum contract worth $775,000.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

A 50th Anniversary Surprise | Washington Capitals Players surprised original season ticket holder members earlier today

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • NHL.COM

Jakub Vrana - Secures one-year deal Vrana signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Washington on Monday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Vrana attended training camp with the Capitals on a professional tryout agreement before landing a one-way deal with the team. The 28-year-old forward notched two goals and four assists in 21 regular-season contests with St. Louis in 2023-24. Vrana will compete for a bottom-six role with Washington during his second tour with the organization.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 7, 2024 • NHL.COM

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OCTOBER 7, 2024 • NHL.COM

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OCTOBER 7, 2024 • NHL.COM

Logan Thompson - Absent from practice Thompson (personal) won't practice Monday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Thompson is away from the team for family reasons. However, he still could be in the lineup for Opening Night versus New Jersey on Saturday. After being acquired from Vegas in June, Thompson will compete for starts with Charlie Lindgren in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Cristall - Loaned to WHL club Cristall was returned to WHL Kelowna on Monday.

Impact Cristall amassed 40 goals and 111 points in 62 WHL games during the 2023-24 regular season. He added four tallies and 11 assists in 11 playoff contests with the Rockets. Cristall was impressive for Washington during NHL training camp, producing two goals and one assist in four outings. He could challenge for a roster spot with the big club in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Miroshnichenko - Sent to AHL Miroshnichenko was loaned to AHL Hershey on Monday.

Impact Miroshnichenko appeared in 21 regular-season games for Washington last year and logged two goals and six points while averaging 12:08 of ice time. He'll be left off the Capitals' Opening Night roster this year but could still see a role in the NHL at some point this year. However, even if he rejoins the Capitals, he'll likely have to compete for playing time, making him a risky fantasy option in re-draft formats.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tell The Post: Which Washington Capitals games are the most meaningful to you? We’d like to hear from Capitals fans about their most memorable games from the team’s 50 years.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Hunter Shepard - Waived by Washington Shepard was placed on waivers by the Capitals on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Shepard missed the end of the preseason due to a lower-body injury and will be left off Washington's Opening Night roster. He made four regular-season appearances for the Capitals last year and posted a 2-1-1 record, 3.18 GAA and .894 save percentage.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE