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Milan Jurcina, D Friday 11/20, 4:31 PM CT
Milan Jurcina will miss Friday's game against Montreal due to a groin injury, according to the Washington Post.
John Carlson, D Thursday 11/19, 11:37 AM CT
Top prospect John Carlson has been recalled from the AHL, according to the Washington Post.
Jose Theodore, G Wednesday 11/18, 1:34 PM CT
Capitals' goaltender Jose Theodore was back with the team at practice on Wednesday, according to Tarik El-Bashir. Theodore might sit out the weekend before returning to action.
Alexander Semin, LW Wednesday 11/18, 1:32 PM CT
Capitals' beat writer Tarik El-Bashir is reporting that forward Alexander Semin could miss the entire weekend with his wrist injury. Semin was seen with a soft brace on his wrist at the team facility on Wednesday.
Quintin Laing, LW Wednesday 11/18, 10:44 AM CT
Capitals' beat writer Tarik El-Bashir is reporting that forward Quintin Laing suffered a broken jaw in Tuesday game. Laing is expected to miss "weeks", according to a team official.
Mike Green, D Tuesday 11/17, 9:09 PM CT
Mike Green recorded a pair of assists in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.
Semyon Varlamov, G Tuesday 11/17, 9:05 PM CT
Semyon Varlamov stopped 18 of the 20 shots he faced on Tuesday and earned the victory as the Capitals doubled up the Rangers 4-2.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Tuesday 11/17, 8:58 PM CT
Alexander Ovechkin scored his 15th goal of the season in his return to the ice on Tuesday in a 4-2 win over the Rangers.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Tuesday 11/17, 7:04 PM CT
As expected, Alexander Ovechkin has returned to the ice in tonight's game at the Rangers following his bout with an upper-body strain, according to the Sports Network.
Alexander Semin, LW Tuesday 11/17, 4:55 PM CT
Alexander Semin is out for tonight's game at the Rangers, according to the Washington Post.
David Steckel, C Tuesday 11/17, 10:56 AM CT
Washington Capitals' center David Steckel said he will play on Tuesday against the Rangers, according to the Twitter page of beat writer Tarik El-Bashir. Steckel was struck with a shot during practice on Monday.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Tuesday 11/17, 9:46 AM CT
Washington Capitals' beat writer Tarik El-Bashir is reporting that star forward Alexander Ovechkin will play Tuesday night against the Rangers. Ovechkin worked with the top line in practice on Monday.
Jay Beagle, C Tuesday 11/17, 8:34 AM CT
Capitals' beat writer Tarik El-Bashir is reporting on Twitter that the team has recalled center Jay Beagle from the AHL. Beagle will serve as insurance in case David Steckel is unable to skate after being struck by a slap shot in practice on Monday.
Michal Neuvirth, G Tuesday 11/17, 8:32 AM CT
The Washington Capitals have recalled goalie Michal Neuvirth from Hershey of the AHL, according to beat writer Tarik El-Bashir. Neuvirth will serve as the backup to Semyon Varlamov while Jose Theodore deals with a personal matter.
Jose Theodore, G Tuesday 11/17, 8:26 AM CT
According to the Twitter page of Washington Capitals' beat writer Tarik El-Bashir, goaltender Jose Theodore has returned home to deal with a personal matter. Theodore will be unavailable for the team's Tuesday night tussle with the Rangers.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Monday 11/16, 11:22 AM CT
Alexander Ovechkin (shoulder) practiced with Washington's top line on Monday, according to the Washington Post.
Mike Green, D Saturday 11/14, 8:25 PM CT
Mike Green looked good in tonight's 5-2 loss at New Jersey, as he collected a pair of assists.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Saturday 11/14, 5:25 PM CT
The Washington Post confirmed that Alexander Ovechkin (upper-body strain) will not play in tonight's game at New Jersey.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Saturday 11/14, 12:24 PM CT
Updating a previous report, Sportsnet broadcaster Daren Millard is reporting on Twitter that Alexander Ovechkin will not play Saturday night. Ovechkin skated on Saturday morning, but the team will hold him out.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Saturday 11/14, 10:39 AM CT
Washington Capitals' beat writer Tarik El-Bashir is reporting on Twitter that star forward Alexander Ovechkin will be a game-time decision Saturday against the Devils. Ovechkin practiced in full on Thursday for the first time since his injury.
Mike Knuble, RW Friday 11/13, 9:22 PM CT
Mike Knuble suffered a broken finger in tonight's battle against Minnesota, according to the Associated Press.
Semyon Varlamov, G Friday 11/13, 9:11 PM CT
Semyon Varlamov racked up 29 saves in tonight's 3-1 win over the Wild at the Verizon Center.
Mike Green, D Friday 11/13, 9:08 PM CT
Mike Green lit the lamp in Friday's 3-1 win over the Wild at the Verizon Center.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Friday 11/13, 8:17 AM CT
Alexander Ovechkin practiced in full on Thursday for the first time since injuring his shoulder on November 1, and is just "a couple of days" away from returning, according to the Washington Post.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Thursday 11/12, 3:22 PM CT
According to the Washington Post, Alexander Ovechkin (shoulder) practiced on Thursday and is getting ever closer to a return to the ice.
Mike Green, D Wednesday 11/11, 9:12 PM CT
Mike Green tallied two assists in a team-high 25 and a half minutes on Wednesday night, as the Caps defeated the Islanders 5-4 in a shootout victory.
Alexander Semin, LW Wednesday 11/11, 9:10 PM CT
Alexander Semin tallied two goals on Wednesday night, helping the Capitals to a 5-4 shootout win over the Islanders.
Jose Theodore, G Wednesday 11/11, 9:59 AM CT
Washington Capitals' beat writer Tarik El-Bashir is reporting that goaltender Jose Theodore is the likely starter for Wednesday's game against the Islanders. Theodore is 5-2-4 in 11 starts for the team this season.
Jeff Schultz, D Wednesday 11/11, 9:48 AM CT
Capitals' defenseman Jeff Schultz will be scratched yet again on Wednesday, according to the Twitter page of beat writer Tarik El-Bashir. Schultz is reportedly dealing with a lower-body injury that has kept him out since November 6.
Michael Nylander, C Tuesday 11/10, 11:24 AM CT
Michael Nylander is likely leaving the NHL to play in Russia, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Monday 11/9, 3:18 PM CT
Alexander Ovechkin now says he was joking when he told a Yahoo! Sports reporter over the weekend that his unspecified upper-body injury could keep him out for over a month, according to the Associated Press.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Monday 11/9, 12:18 PM CT
Alexander Ovechkin (shoulder) practiced for 15-to-20 minutes on Monday, and even took a few wrist shots, according to the Washington Post.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Sunday 11/8, 4:42 PM CT
Washington Capitals' star Alexander Ovechkin is expected to miss four-to-five additional weeks with his shoulder injury, according to The Score. Doctors have told Ovechkin to stop practicing for the next few weeks.
Jose Theodore, G Saturday 11/7, 9:02 PM CT
Jose Theodore struggled a bit early on in Saturday's game, but he stiffened up in the third to help the Capitals to a 7-4 win over the Panthers. Theodore faced 28 shots and made 24 saves.
Mike Knuble, RW Saturday 11/7, 9:00 PM CT
Mike Knuble exploded for four points on Saturday night as the Capitals beat the Panthers 7-4. Knuble finished the game with two goals and two assists.
Mike Green, D Saturday 11/7, 4:25 PM CT
Washington Capitals' beat writer Tarik El-Bashir is reporting that defensemen Mike Green and Jeff Schultz are both out of Saturday's game against the Panthers. Both players left Friday's game due to injury.
Jose Theodore, G Saturday 11/7, 4:16 PM CT
Jose Theodore will start in net for the Capitals on Saturday, according to the Twitter page of beat writer Tarik El-Bashir. Theodore is 4-2-4 on the season.
Brian Pothier, D Friday 11/6, 9:53 PM CT
Brian Pothier generated a goal and two assists in Friday's 4-1 win at Florida. He was named the First Star of the game.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Friday 11/6, 8:48 AM CT
Alexander Ovechkin (shoulder) isn't likely to return this weekend, according to the Washington Post.
Semyon Varlamov, G Wednesday 11/4, 9:32 PM CT
Semyon Varlamov only stopped 29-of-32 shots in tonight's 3-2 loss at New Jersey.
Mathieu Perreault, C Wednesday 11/4, 9:27 PM CT
Mathieu Perreault fared well in Wednesday's 3-2 loss at New Jersey, as he chipped in a pair of assists.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Wednesday 11/4, 7:47 PM CT
Alexander Ovechkin is feeling better while recovering from an upper-body strain, according to the Associated Press.
Michael Nylander, C Wednesday 11/4, 4:53 PM CT
Michael Nylander has been recalled by the Capitals from AHL Grand Rapids, according to TSN.
Mathieu Perreault, C Wednesday 11/4, 3:07 PM CT
The Washington Post reports that the Capitals have recalled Mathieu Perreault from the AHL.
Keith Aucoin, RW Wednesday 11/4, 3:04 PM CT
The Washington Post reports that Keith Aucoin has been relegated to the AHL.
Semyon Varlamov, G Wednesday 11/4, 3:01 PM CT
The Washington Post reports that Semyon Varlamov will mind the net on Wednesday against the Devils.
John Erskine, D Tuesday 11/3, 5:23 PM CT
John Erskine has been given the green light to play in Wednesday's game at New Jersey, according to the Washington Post. He has been recovering from a bruised hand.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Tuesday 11/3, 3:22 PM CT
NHL.com reports that superstar left winger Alexander Ovechkin (shoulder) hopes to return to the ice this weekend against the Panthers.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Monday 11/2, 4:13 PM CT
Updating a previous report, HendricksHockey.com is reporting that the shoulder injury to Alexander Ovechkin is more serious than originally believed. Ovechkin is being considered week-to-week by the team.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Monday 11/2, 12:07 PM CT
Updating an earlier item, even though it was an off day for the team, Alexander Ovechkin came into the Capitals' training facility on Monday to get treatment on his injured shoulder, according to the Washington Post.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Monday 11/2, 8:00 AM CT
Alexander Ovechkin is considered day-to-day after injuring his shoulder on Sunday, according to the Washington Post.
Mike Green, D Sunday 11/1, 7:19 PM CT
Defenseman Mike Green has registered a point in nine straight games. On Sunday against the Blue Jackets, he had an assists, four shots, and a minus-1 rating.
Brooks Laich, C Sunday 11/1, 7:04 PM CT
Brooks Laich scored twice as the Capitals fell in overtime to the Blue Jackets on Sunday.
Alexander Ovechkin, LW Sunday 11/1, 6:21 PM CT
The Columbus Dispatch left Sunday's game against the Blue Jackets with an apparent shoulder injury. It's unclear if he will be able to return.