Capitals Insider: October 14, 2007 - October 20, 2007
Gordon In Lineup: Semin To Return Soon
Center Boyd Gordon will skate against the Penguins, Coach Glen Hanlon just confirmed. So here are the forward combos: Ovechkin-Kozlov-Motzko Backstrom-Nylander-Fleischmann Pettinger-Gordon-Clark Brashear-Steckel-Laich The 'D' parings remain the same; Kolzig will be in goal. Update:Hanlon also said he expects Semin to practice fully on Monday and return to the lineup...
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October 20, 2007; 5:16 PM ET |
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Gordon Will Be A Game Time Decision
Center Boyd Gordon, who has missed the past three games with back spasms, will be a game-time decision tonight against the Pens. If Gordon does play, it would be a huge boost for the Caps, who are looking to end a three-game losing streak. The penalty kill has been less-than-impressive...
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October 20, 2007; 11:29 AM ET |
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Friday Morning Update
Good morning. Alexander Semin (sparined ankle) skated on his own, but left the ice before his teammates came out. He was able to cut hard, but still looked a bit uncomfortable. So I would say he's at least a week away from returning, if not longer. Everyone else is on...
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October 19, 2007; 11:41 AM ET |
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Lineup Remains the Same
I'm told that center Boyd Gordon (back spams) took the morning skate, but was dressed with the scratches. So it doesn't appear that he's going to play tonight against the Islanders. Alexander Semin (sprained right ankle) skated on his own and appears to be making some progress. He's on IR,...
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October 18, 2007; 11:46 AM ET |
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Ovechkin Interview on ESPN
Alex Ovechkin was interviewed yesterday by ESPN's Barry Melrose. Enjoy: Thanks to Eric over at Off Wing Opinion for showing me that ESPN.com now allows embeds of some of its programs. I had no idea. Also, in case you were wondering what's up with the Islanders, the Caps' opponent tonight,...
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October 18, 2007; 8:39 AM ET |
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Steinberg Comes to Kettler
If you haven't already, wander over to the D.C. Sports Bog and read about Matt "Recyling Captain" Bradley, Brent Johnson's new mask and other interesting Caps-related stuff. Trust me, it's worth your 10 minutes....
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October 17, 2007; 6:08 PM ET |
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Schultz Recalled From Hershey
Defenseman Jeff Schultz was recalled from the Bears today and is on the ice practicing. There are 23 players out there, so I'm assuming someone has been put on injured reserve. The only player not on the ice is Alexander Semin, who has missed four games with a sprained right...
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October 17, 2007; 10:28 AM ET |
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Infirmary Update
As I wrote in a previous entry, the Caps did not practice today. In fact, only the players who are nursing injuries reported to KCI, and that was just for treatment. The players' status remains unchanged: Alex Ovechkin (undisclosed), Boyd Gordon (back spasms) and Alexander Semin (right ankle sprain) are...
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October 16, 2007; 1:51 PM ET |
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Caps Launch 'Courage Caps' Charity
The Caps announced a new charity today during their annual visit to Children's National Medical Center. Here are the details: Courage Caps are team-issued and branded hats that will be sold throughout the season at Capitals home games and online at WashingtonCaps.com and NHL.com. Hats will be available for purchase...
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October 15, 2007; 8:29 PM ET |
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Monday Morning Update
There are some lineup changes to report, including the apparent return of Alexander Semin (sprained ankle) and Boyd Gordon (back spasms). Both are participating fully -- so far. Ovechkin-Kozlov-Laich/Motzko Backstrom-Nylander-Semin Pettinger-Gordon-Clark Brashear-Steckel-Bradley The odd men out appear to be Fleischmann and Sutherby, who are wearing the dreaded green jerseys. Update:Both...
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October 15, 2007; 10:30 AM ET |
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No Practice Today For Caps
After back-to-back road games, the Caps are taking today off. They'll be back on the ice tomorrow morning at KCI. The thing to keep an eye on this week will be the injuries to Boyd Gordon (back spasms) and Alexander Semin (sprained right ankle). I spoke to Gordon yesterday and...
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October 14, 2007; 8:49 AM ET |
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