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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 18, 2021 • Associated Press

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 16, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Nic Dowd scores in OT, Capitals beat Bruins 3-2 in Game 1

Nic Dowd deflected in T

MAY 16, 2021 • 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 16, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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 12, 2021 • Associated Press

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 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Capitals beat Rangers 4-2 in fight-filled game

MAY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

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 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Penguins shut out Capitals 3-0 to reclaim 1st place in East

The Pittsburgh Penguins shut out the Washington Capitals 3-0 to reclaim first place in the East Division

MAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Guentzel wins it in OT as Pens, Caps clinch playoffs

Jake Guentzel scored his 22nd goal 2:11 into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals in a result that clinched both teams’ place in t...

APRIL 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Sprong scores early, Capitals shut out Islanders 1-0

Daniel Sprong scored 1:29 in, and the Washington Capitals shut out the New York Islanders 1-0 to win their first home game with fans this season

APRIL 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Krejci, Bergeron, Marchand score 2 as Bruins beat Caps 6-3

David Krejci, Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand each scored two goals and the Boston Bruins topped the Washington Capitals 6-3 in an at times heated matchup between the East rival...

APRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Mantha shines in debut, Ovechkin scores as Caps rout Flyers

Anthony Mantha had a two points in his Washington debut, Alex Ovechkin scored the 728th goal of his NHL career and the Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1

APRIL 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Caps roll 8-1 in Chara's 1st game in front of Bruins fans

APRIL 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Lundqvist won't play this season after heart inflammation

Henrik Lundqvist says a checkup last week showed inflammation around his heart, a setback that will prevent the 39-year-old goaltender from playing for the Washington Capitals this...

APRIL 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Schultz has 3-point outing in Capitals 4-3 win over Sabres

Justin Schultz had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3

APRIL 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Nelson's late goal gives Islanders 1-0 win over Capitals

Brock Nelson scored with just under seven minutes left and Semyon Varlamov made 29 saves as the New York Islanders edged Washington 1-0 to pull even with the Capitals for first pla...

APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Falls in goaltending duel Vanecek stopped 38 of 39 shots Tuesday in a 1-0 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Vanecek and New York counterpart Semyon Varlamov were locked in a scoreless tie until the Islanders' Brock Nelson buried a rebound chance with 6:55 left in regulation. The 25-year-old Vanecek has been sharp over his last two starts, turning aside 60 of 62 shots (.968 save percentage).

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding crease Tuesday Vanecek will get the start on the road Tuesday against the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Vanecek conceded two goals in relief of Ilya Samsonov during an 8-4 loss to the Islanders back on April 1, but had won his previous two starts against the division rivals prior to that performance. The Islanders have been dominant at home, but the 25-year-old sports a 2.44 GAA and .904 save percentage behind a 7-2-0 record in his last 10 outings so play him as you normally would.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ilya Samsonov or Vitek Vanecek? For the Caps, there’s no reason to choose yet. The Capitals won’t try to ramp up one netminder’s workload in the final stretch of the season heading into playoffs. Instead, the plan is to...

APRIL 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Sharp in OT win Vanecek made 22 saves in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Devils.

Impact The rookie netminder's poor rebound control led to a Michael McLeod goal midway through the second period, but otherwise Vanecek had an answer for everything New Jersey threw at him. He's won five of his last six starts, and on the season Vanecek sports a 2.71 GAA and .907 save percentage.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orlov scores late in OT, Caps remain perfect against Devils

Dmitry Orlov scored on a length-of-the-ice rush with 21 seconds left in overtime and the Washington Capitals beat New Jersey 2-1 for their seventh straight win over the Devils this...

APRIL 3, 2021 • Associated Press

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

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