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MAY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Ovechkin confident he will sign extension with Capitals Alex Ovechkin is confident he will sign a new contract with the Washington Capitals
Bergeron, Pastrnak and Bruins finish off Capitals in 5 games The Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 to close out their first-round series in five games and advance in the playoffs
MAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not available Sunday Vanecek (lower body) will not dress for Game 5 against Boston on Sunday, NHL.com reports.
Impact For the third straight game, Craig Anderson will serve as the backup behind Ilya Samsonov. Vanecek hasn't been available since suffering an injury in Game 1. The 25-year-old will be questionable for Tuesday's Game 6 if Washington avoids elimination Sunday.
MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Out Friday Vanecek (lower body) will not be available for Friday's Game 4 tilt with Boston, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Ilya Samsonov will get the start in Boston while Craig Anderson suits up for backup duties. Vanecek will miss his third straight contest after leaving Game 1 with an injury. He'll be questionable for Game 5 on Sunday.
MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Smith scores in 2nd OT to lead Bruins past Capitals 3-2 Craig Smith scored 5:48 into the second overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals and a 2-1 lead in their East Division first-round playoff seri...
MAY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to miss out Wednesday Vanecek (lower body) is expected to miss Wednesday's clash with Boston, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Impact With Vanecek still sidelined and Ilya Samsonov just coming off COVID-19 protocols, the Caps could turn to Craig Anderson for the third straight game. Prior to getting hurt, Vanecek was 4-1-1 with a 2.34 GAA in his last seven regular-season appearances. Once cleared to play, the 25-year-old Czech should be in the mix to retake his spot between the pipes.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Marchand scores in OT, Bruins beat Capitals to even series Brad Marchand scored 39 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 and even the East Division first-round series at a game apiece
MAY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still day-to-day Vanecek (lower body) remains day-to-day and won't play in Monday's Game 2 against the Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Craig Anderson got the Game 1 win in relief of Vanecek and is expected to start Monday's game. Vanecek and Ilya Samsonov (undisclosed) will both be racing to get healthy ahead of Wednesday's Game 3.
MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Officially labeled day-to-day Vanecek (lower body) did not participate in practice Sunday and is day-to-day ahead of Monday's Game 2 against Boston, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Considering it's playoff time and coaches rarely spill the beans about their netminders, this news comes as no surprise. Head coach Peter Laviolette further muddied the waters by saying he wasn't sure if Vanecek is "short" day-to-day or "long" day-to-day. Washington's starter for Game 2 has yet to be named, but it could be Ilya Samsonov (undisclosed), who was on the ice for practice Sunday, or 39-year-old veteran Craig Anderson.
MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Capitals overcome Vanecek injury to beat Bruins in Game 1 Oshie set up the game-winning goal in Washington’s 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of Washington’s first-round playoff series —...
MAY 15 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Nic Dowd scores in OT, Capitals beat Bruins 3-2 in Game 1 Nic Dowd deflected in T
MAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stanley Cup playoffs 2021: Capitals goalie Vitek Vanecek injured in Game 1 vs. Bruins Washington's rookie starter appeared to injure his groin while failing to stop a goal by Jake DeBrusk in the first period.
MAY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Will not return Saturday Vanecek (lower body) will not return to Saturday's Game 1 versus the Bruins.
Impact Vanecek appeared to overextend himself on the Bruins' first goal by Jake DeBrusk. With the 25-year-old Vanecek out, Craig Anderson will take over the goaltending duties. More information on Vanecek's status should arise before Monday's Game 2.
MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Playoff debut cut short Vanecek (undisclosed) left in the first period of Saturday's game against Boston and was accompanied to the locker room by the trainer, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. He was repla...
Impact Vanecek reacted late to a Jake DeBrusk shot and injured himself while stretching to cover the gaping side of the net to no avail, as the puck still got by him to tie the game at 1-1. Ilya Samsonov cleared COVID-19 protocols earlier Saturday but didn't dress for this one, leaving Anderson as the team's lone available goalie. Vanecek stopped three of four shots before exiting.
MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Set for playoff debut Vanecek was the first goalie off the ice at Washington's morning skate Saturday, suggesting he'll start Game 1 against the Bruins, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Impact Ilya Samsonov (COVID-19 protocols) didn't participate in morning skate and is expected to miss Game 1, simplifying the decision for coach Peter Laviolette. Vanecek will be making his postseason debut on the back of a strong rookie regular season in which he posted a 21-10-4 record, 2.69 GAA and .908 save percentage.
MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Raffl's late goal pushes Capitals past Bruins, 2-1 Michael Raffl scored from a tight angle with 1.8 seconds remaining, Alex Ovechkin saw his first extended action in a couple weeks and the Washington Capitals beat the short-handed...
MAY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sharp in playoff tune-up Vanecek turned aside 24 of 25 shots Tuesday in a 2-1 win over th Bruins.
Impact Vanecek got the nod in the regular-season finale and, playing behind a depleted Washington lineup, allowed just a Curtis Lazar tap-in midway through the second period. It was an encouraging performance for Vanecek, who will likely draw the Game 1 starting assignment in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with Ilya Samsonov (COVID-19 protocols) on the shelf. The 25-year-old Vanecek finished his first NHL regular season with a 21-10-4 record to go with a 2.69 GAA and .908 save percentage.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Tuesday Vanecek will get the start at home in Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Vanecek has struggled recently with Washington missing so many key players from its lineup, posting a 2.61 GAA and .898 save percentage behind a 3-1-1 record in his last five starts. With Ilya Samsonov (COVID-19 protocols) sidelined indefinitely, it's likely that the 25-year-old will get the first crack at the Bruins when the Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway on Saturday, but Washington could be shorthanded for Tuesday's finale which makes starting the Czech netminder a somewhat risky fantasy proposition.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Capitals lose to Flyers, miss chance to reclaim 1st in East The Washington Capitals missed an opportunity to reclaim first place in the East Division by losing to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2
MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Downed by Flyers Vanecek stopped 25 of 28 shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Flyers.
Impact Philadelphia's final goal was scored into an empty net. Vanecek had been 3-0-1 over his prior four starts, and on the season the 25-year-old rookie has a 2.74 GAA and a .907 save percentage.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Facing Flyers Vanecek will defend the blue paint during Friday's home game versus the Flyers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Impact Vanecek was decent in his last start Wednesday versus the Rangers, stopping 19 of 21 shots en route to a 4-2 win. He'll try to extend his personal winning streak to three games in a home matchup with a Philadelphia team that's averaging 2.81 goals per game on the road this year, 15th in the NHL.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Capitals beat Rangers 4-2 in fight-filled game T
MAY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures 20th win Vanecek stopped 19 of 21 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.
Impact The Capitals tilted the ice away from Vanecek, finishing with a 35-21 edge in shots. He was beaten early in the third period and again for the game's final goal late in the frame, but the 25-year-old Czech was still more than good enough to secure the 20th win of his rookie campaign.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Tending twine Wednesday Vanecek will get the road start Wednesday against the Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Vanecek will get the bulk of the starts as long as Ilya Samsonov (coach's decision) remains out of the lineup and could get the first crack at manning the cage come playoff time should he play well down the stretch. The 24-year-old is gunning for his 20th win of the season Wednesday and currently sports a 2.76 GAA and .907 save percentage behind a 19-9-4 record in 34 starts.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Sprong sends Capitals to 6-3 win, Rangers eliminated Daniel Sprong’s tiebreaking goal early in the third period propelled the Washington Capitals to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers, who were knocked out of playoff contention
MAY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
