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Starting in New Jersey Vanecek will patrol the crease during Friday's road game versus the Devils, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Vanecek wasn't great in his last start Tuesday against the Rangers, surrendering four goals on 26 shots en route to a 5-2 loss. The 25-year-old backstop will attempt to bounce back in a road matchup with a New Jersey club that's 4-11-2 at home this year.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Allows pair in brief relief outing Vanecek allowed two goals on nine shots in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Vanecek relieved Ilya Samsonov in the game's opening minute after the latter was hit by teammate T.J. Oshie, and Vanecek gave up goals to Jordan Eberle and Mathew Barzal before Samsonov returned late in the period. The 25-year-old Vanecek is 14-6-3 on the year with a 2.73 GAA and .907 save percentage.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panarin has goal, 2 assists as Rangers handle Caps 5-2

Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers scored five unanswered goals to beat the Washington Capitals 5-2

MARCH 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Takes third loss to Rangers Vanecek set aside 22 of 26 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact New York's fifth goal was scored into an empty net. Washington took a 2-1 lead into the third period, but Rangers star Artemi Panarin took over in the third, helping set up goals by Kaapo Kaako and Adam Fox before beating Vanecek on a breakaway. The Rangers have had Vanecek's number, beating him three times in four meetings, but he's 13-3-3 against the rest of the East Division this season.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Tuesday Vanecek will protect the road net in Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.

Impact Vanecek enters Tuesday's contest with a four-game win streak. He has recorded a .928 save percentage and a 1.99 GAA in that stretch. The Rangers have been up and down lately, but they've won three over their last six contests while averaging 4.2 goals per game.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals hold on to beat Rangers for 10th win in 11 games

Tom Wilson had two goals, Alex Ovechkin scored the 724th of his career and the Washington Capitals held on to beat the New York Rangers 5-4 for their 10th victory in 11 games

MARCH 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Capitals' trade-deadline questions: Are their goalies enough? And if not, whom do they target? If GM Brian MacLellan deems the risk of rolling with Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek to be too steep, here's where he might look.

MARCH 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ovechkin scores twice, red-hot Capitals shut out Devils 4-0

Alex Ovechkin scored twice to lead the Washington Capitals past the New Jersey Devils 3-0 for their ninth victory in 10 games

MARCH 27, 2021 • Associated Press

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

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

Ovechkin scores 2 in final 7 minutes, Capitals beat Rangers

Alex Ovechkin scored twice in the final seven minutes to continue his goal streak and rally the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 victory against the New York Rangers

MARCH 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Ovechkin scores goal 718, Capitals snap Islanders win streak

Alex Ovechkin scored his 718th career goal to pass Phil Esposito for sole possession of sixth on the NHL’s career list and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 3-1 t...

MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Ovechkin matches Esposito with 717th goal; Caps rout Sabres

Alexander Ovechkin matched Phil Esposito for sixth on the NHL’s career list with his 717th goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-0

MARCH 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Capitals blow 3-goal lead in 3rd, beat Devils in overtime

Jakub Vrana scored his second goal of the game in overtime to help the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 after squandering a three-goal lead

MARCH 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Caps edge Bruins 2-1 in SO in Chara's return to Boston

Jakub Vrana had the only score in the shootout and the Washington Capitals beat the Bruins 2-1 in Zdeno Chara’s return to Boston

MARCH 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Washington Capitals take 3-0 lead, beat NJ Devils 5-2

Garnet Hathaway and Daniel Sprong scored in the opening 5:06 and the streaking Washington Capitals built a big lead and held off the slumping New Jersey Devils 5-2

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Wilson scores winner on power play, Capitals beat Penguins

Tom Wilson scored the go-ahead goal to lift the Washington Capitals to a 5-2 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Kapanen, Guentzel push Penguins to 3-2 OT win over Capitals

Kasperi Kapanen scored on a one-timer 1:43 into overtime, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Does Capitals goalie Vitek Vanecek have No. 1 potential? Don't be fooled by the smile. Vitek Vanecek is a fierce competitor who has battled adversity to exceed expectations every year.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lafrenière scores 2nd of season, Rangers beat Capitals 4-1

No. 1 pick Alexis Lafrenière scored his second NHL goal to help the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-1

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Capitals get goals 3 ways, beat Sabres for 2nd straight win

The Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 for their second consecutive victory

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Sheary, Vrana score as Capitals beat Penguins 3-1

Conor Sheary and Jakub Vrana scored in the second period, and the Washington Capitals stopped a four-game slide by topping the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Rust scores twice, Penguins pull away from Capitals 6-3

Bryan Rust scored two goals and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins remained unbeaten at home with a 6-3 victory over the Washington Capitals

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Laughton's 1st hat trick lifts Flyers past Capitals, 7-4

Scott Laughton scored his first career hat trick, Sean Couturier had two goals in his first game back following a rib injury and the Philadelphia Flyers pulled away for a 7-4 victo...

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Strome, Rangers spoil Ovechkin’s milestone with 4-2 win

Ryan Strome scored twice to help the New York Rangers beat Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals 4-2

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

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