Capitals Insider Archive: Brian Willsie

Versatile forward Brian Willsie looking forward to playing with Caps

Brian Willsie hasn't played a game in a Capitals uniform since the 2005-06 season, back when he was Alex Ovechkin's first roommate in the NHL, but the veteran forward is ready to step in against the Panthers tonight. With Alexander Semin not on the trip and Boyd Gordon not quite...

By Katie Carrera  | January 11, 2011; 2:16 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (25)
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Michal Neuvirth expected to start for Capitals tonight vs. Panthers

Quick update from Katie, who's running to talk to Alex Ovechkin about being named to the NHL All-Star roster: Michal Neuvirth is expected to get the start in goal for Washington tonight against the Panthers. Defenseman Tom Poti and center Boyd Gordon will be out tonight. Meantime, Brian Willsie, recalled...

By Lindsay Applebaum  | January 11, 2011; 11:44 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (10)
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Capitals recall winger Brian Willsie

The Capitals have recalled veteran winger Brian Willsie from the AHL's Hershey Bears, the team announced today. Willsie, 32, signed on for his second stint with Washington over the summer; he had 19 goals and 22 assists in 82 games with the Caps in 2005-06 before splitting the last four...

By Lindsay Applebaum  | January 10, 2011; 4:11 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (75)
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