In Washington, DC< Mika Zibanejad abused Capitals defenseman Brenden Dillon on the right side of the Caps’ defensive zone, pestered the d-man with his stick and mugged him just enough to force a turnover. Zibanejad then grabbed the puck and … Continue reading
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Caps escape Rangers with 2-1 decision
In Washington, DC, Vitek Vanecek made 32 saves to help the Capitals hold off the New York Rangers on Friday night in a2-1 win. Artemi Panarin scored a power-play goal in the opening frame to give the Rangers a 1-0 … Continue reading
Canes tripped up by Blue Jackets in OT
In Raleigh, Seth Jones had two goals for the Columbus Blue Jackets, including the game-winner in extra time for a 3-2 win over the Hurricanes on Thursday night. “We needed someone to take control of the game for us. I … Continue reading
Caps end Isles’ point streak at 12
In Washington, DC, Ilya Samsonov made 21 saves as the Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 3-1, on Tuesday night. “The first 20 minutes we relied too much on our goaltender, [but] the last 40 we were really good,” Washington … Continue reading
Vanecek, Caps blank punchless Sabres, 6-0
In Buffalo, Vitek Vanecek made 23 saves to help the Washington Capitals blank the Sabres, 6-0, on Monday night. “He’s played really well for us. I’ve said it before, he’s given us a chance to win on a nightly basis,” … Continue reading
Isles rally past Devils in third period
In Newark, the New York Islanders scored twice in the third period to rally past the Devils, 3-2, on Saturday night. Semyon Varlamov made 26 saves to get the win. “I thought we could have easily lost the game; I … Continue reading
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