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Joins active roster Samsonov was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game versus the Devils.

Impact Samsonov is back from his conditioning assignment in the AHL that followed a stint in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. The 24-year-old could start in Sunday's game versus the Devils, as it's the second half of back-to-back games. He's expected to suit up regardless. Prior to his absence, Samsonov played just two games, recording an .868 save percentage and a 1-0-1 record.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

New Jersey plays Washington on 5-game home skid Washington Capitals (11-5-4, second in the East Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (7-7-2, seventh in the East Division)

FEBRUARY 28 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

New Jersey plays Washington on 5-game home skid New Jersey will try to end its five-game home slide when the Devils play Washington

FEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington Capitals take 3-0 lead, beat NJ Devils 5-2 NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Garnet Hathaway and Daniel Sprong scored in the opening 5:06, the streaking Washington Capitals built a big lead and hel...

FEBRUARY 27 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Washington Capitals take 3-0 lead, beat NJ Devils 5-2 Garnet Hathaway and Daniel Sprong scored in the opening 5:06, the streaking Washington Capitals built a big lead and held off the slumping N...

FEBRUARY 27 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Washington Capitals take 3-0 lead, beat NJ Devils 5-2 NEWARK, N.J. - Garnet Hathaway and Daniel Sprong scored in the opening 5:06, the streaking Washington Capitals built a big lead and held off...

FEBRUARY 27 • THESTAR.COM

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...

FEBRUARY 27 • USATODAY.COM

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 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Instant analysis: Devils fall to Capitals on Travis Zajac's 'homecoming day' New Jersey opened a five-game home stand by honoring Travis Zajac for 1,000 career games with the team, then fell to the Washington Capitals...

FEBRUARY 27 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Two-point effort against Devils Carlson notched two assists in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

Impact He also added three shots, a blocked shot and a plus-3 rating to his ledger. Carlson has a four-game point streak going, and on the season the All-Star blueliner has been extremely productive once again with five goals and 19 points through 20 contests.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in Saturday's win Hagelin picked up two assists in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

Impact The 32-year-old had a hand in the Caps' first and last goals of the afternoon. Hagelin has found the scoresheet in back-to-back games, but on the season the bottom-six forward has only two goals and five points through 20 contests.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ninth win Vanecek stopped 22 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

Impact The Caps piled up three goals in the first 14 minutes of the game, giving Vanecek all the support he would need. The rookie netminder is 4-1-1 in his last six starts, boosting his record to 9-4-3 on the season with a 2.81 GAA and .909 save percentage.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Saturday Kuznetsov (upper body) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Devils, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Kuznetsov will be re-evaluated Sunday. His chances of playing in Sunday's game versus the Devils seem low at this point. Lars Eller will fill in for Kuznetsov as the first-line center for the time being.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in New Jersey Vanecek will guard the road goal during Saturday's matchup with the Devils, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Vanecek played well in his last start Thursday against the Penguins, stopping 26 of 28 shots en route to a 5-2 victory. He'll try to secure his ninth victory of the campaign in a road matchup with a New Jersey team that's 2-4-1 at home this year.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Ovechkin (undisclosed) will play Saturday against New Jersey, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Ovechkin took a maintenance day Friday, but he'll slot into his usual spots on Washington's top line and first power-play unit against the Devils. He's racked up six goals and 16 points through 15 games this campaign.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL affiliate Copley was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Saturday.

Impact Ilya Samsonov was promoted to Washington's taxi squad in a corresponding move, so Copley is likely in for an extended stay in the minors.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Joins taxi squad Samsonov was promoted from AHL Hershey to Washington's taxi squad Saturday.

Impact Samsonov won't be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Devils, but he could be promoted to the active roster ahead of Sunday's rematch with New Jersey.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Laviolette gets teams to believe in him fast. His former players explain why. To understand the potential of what the Capitals could be under Laviolette, it’s important to look at his past coaching stops.

FEBRUARY 27 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

#ALLCAPS All-Access | Black History Night

FEBRUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

Capitals aim to carry momentum into showdown vs. Devils The Washington Capitals and the New Jersey Devils will not have to wait long to try and build off their eventful third periods in their last game. The Capitals

FEBRUARY 26 • SI.COM

The Noon Number: Empty Gestures A look at a couple of no-goalie goals for the Caps

FEBRUARY 26 • JAPERSRINK.COM

Sent down again Samsonov was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Friday.

Impact Samsonov continues to bounce between the AHL and the taxi squad, with the Capitals opting to give him minor-league reps while Vitek Vanecek holds down the fort in net and Craig Anderson backs him up.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Ovechkin (undisclosed) did not participate in Friday's practice session and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's matinee matchup with the Devils, Samantha Pell of The Washin...

Impact Ovechkin's absence Friday was explained as a "maintenance day", but it's apparent that something is bothering the "Russian Machine" to the extent that he may miss some time. The 35-year-old is a critical cog in Washington's offense and even a short absence would be a significant loss for the Capitals and fantasy managers alike.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Capitals: Perfect villain Tom Wilson sparks mass opinion yet again Tom Wilson is back at it again for the Washington Capitals. They say that some people never change and maybe that's the case with Washington...

FEBRUARY 26 • PUCKPROSE.COM

Dishes helper Thursday Ovechkin recorded a power-play assist, four shots and two hits during Thursday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact Ovechkin is running a tad cold by his lofty standards, managing just one goal and four points in his last seven games. The 35-year-old has been an elite fantasy producer for almost a generation and continues to garner a heavy workload, so the conditions are there for the reigning Rocket Richard Trophy-winner to heat up again before too long.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE