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Nicklas Backstrom 'unlikely' to return this season, Caps GM Brian MacLellan says “It’s been a long process for him to get through the injury,” Capitals GM Brian MacLellan said. “I think it’s been hard for him, and he made...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Capitals GM: C Nicklas Backstrom (hip) likely out for season Oct 29, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) controls the puck during the first pe...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Backstrom 'unlikely' to play again this season for Capitals, GM says | NHL.com MacLellan says Washington supports center who’s battling chronic hip issue

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • NHL.COM

Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan says it's unlikely Nicklas Backstrom plays again this season

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Trevor van Riemsdyk - Considered day-to-day Van Riemsdyk (lower body) remains day-to-day, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Van Riemsdyk exited after logging just 1:34 of ice time in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets and did not return. The 32-year-old is still be evaluated, but head coach Spencer Carbery remains optimistic he will not be out long-term. Expect Hardy Haman-Aktell or Lucas Johansson to fill the void in the interim, unless Joel Edmundson (hand) is deemed fit to return to action.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evgeny Kuznetsov - Dealing with illness Kuznetsov (illness) was absent from Monday's practice, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Kuznetsov still has time to recover before Wednesday's matchup with Florida. He has registered one goal, four assists and 27 shots on net across 10 contests this campaign. Consider Kuznetsov day-to-day for now.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals' Connor McMichael is back at center and gaining confidence McMichael got the chance to move back to his natural position when Nicklas Backstrom stepped away from the team, and is taking advantage of...

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Early goals stand up as Caps clip Blue Jackets Nov 4, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Jack Roslovic (96) skates with the puck as Washington Capit...

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Capitals turn a rare early lead into a 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets Early tallies from Tom Wilson and Sonny Milano helped the Capitals snare the 1,000th home win in franchise history.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Lindgren makes 35 saves, Capitals hold off Blue Jackets | NHL.com Plays for 1st time in 22 days, helps Washington to 4th win in 5 games

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • NHL.COM

Tom Wilson - Five points in last six games Wilson scored a goal in a 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact He chipped a bouncing puck off the catching arm shoulder of Elvis Merzlikins to open the scoring in the first period. Wilson has a point in five of his last six games (three goals, two assists) and 20 shots in that span. Remarkably, he's tied with Dylan Strome for third in team scoring (six points), and he's ahead of Evgeny Kuznetsov, who has five. The Caps are a low-scoring team, but Wilson will get lots of looks as the top-line right winger beside Dylan Strome and Alex Ovechkin.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Blue Jackets vs. Capitals - November 4, 2023

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Charlie Lindgren makes 35 saves in Capitals' 2-1 victory over Blue Jackets

Charlie Lindgren made 35 saves, Tom Wilson scored an early goal for his third of the season and the Washington Capitals held on for a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on...

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Charlie Lindgren - First win of season Lindgren made 35 saves in a 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact His mates staked him to a 2-0 lead after the first frame, and he never relinquished it to earn his first win. Dmitry Voronkov tipped a puck past Lindgren on a perfect screen play at 1:38 of the second, but from there, he bricked up the net. It was Lindgren's first appearance since October 13 in a loss to Pittsburgh. He doesn't get enough starts to provide value to fantasy managers.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor van Riemsdyk - Suffers lower-body injury Van Riemsdyk sustained a lower-body injury and won't return to Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets.

Impact Van Riemsdyk logged just 1:34 of ice time before exiting the contest. The Capitals don't play again until Wednesday, but it's not a positive sign he was ruled out prior to the first intermission. If van Riemsdyk misses time, Lucas Johansen or Hardy Haman Aktell could be options to enter the lineup on the third pairing.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swimming Caps Opening Weekend With Sweep Of George Fox - Whitman College Athletics WALLA WALLA, Wash. - One day after an opening-day sweep of Pacific, the Whitman College swimming teams did the same to George Fox as the Blu...

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • WHITMAN.EDU

Pacioretty skating after Achilles injury, return to Capitals unclear | NHL.com Forward who tore tendon second time Jan. 19 has ‘long road back’

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • NHL.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Zak MacMillan - CBJ G11 @ Washington Capitals - Early Dismissal NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Charlie Lindgren - Starting Saturday Lindgren will tend the home crease versus Columbus on Saturday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Lindgren will make his second start of the season, losing on Opening Night to the Penguins as Darcy Kuemper was unable to go due to the birth of his child. Lindgren was 13-11-3 last season, with a 3.05 GAA and .899 save percentage. He faces the Blue Jackets, who have scored only 27 goals in 10 games this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Washington takes on Columbus in Metropolitan Division action

The Washington Capitals play the Columbus Blue Jackets in a matchup of Metropolitan Division opponents

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Darcy Kuemper - Can't overcome queasy first frame Kuemper made 18 saves in a 3-0 loss to the Islanders on Thursday.

Impact He likely wanted to wish the first period away -- the Isles had just two shots on goal and they scored on both. Kuemper is doing what he can this season, but the Caps continue to struggle offensively and are unable to stake him a lead. He's going to be a tough play this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Varlamov gets 2nd straight shutout, Islanders top Capitals | NHL.com Makes 31 saves; Washington has 3-game win streak end

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • NHL.COM

NHL Highlights | Islanders vs. Capitals - November 2, 2023

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Islanders end the Capitals' winning streak at 3 with a 3-0 shutout

Ryan Pulock, Simon Holmstrom and Brock Nelson scored on three of the Islanders’ first five shots and New York beat the Washington Capitals 3-0

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press

T.J. Oshie wears neck guard during game vs. Islanders Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie is wearing a neck guard against the New York Islanders Thursday night. Here’s what you need to know:...

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says

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Washington takes on Columbus in Metropolitan Division action

Islanders end the Capitals' winning streak at 3 with a 3-0 shutout

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Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says

Charlie Lindgren makes 35 saves in Capitals' 2-1 victory over Blue Jackets

Washington takes on Columbus in Metropolitan Division action

Islanders end the Capitals' winning streak at 3 with a 3-0 shutout