The Cannon Apr 16, 2018
Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals: Game Two Recap
Here’s what happened. After stealing home ice advantage with their game one victory, the Columbus Blue Jackets looked to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Washington Capitals. The teams had two days of rest between games, enough time for Washington to welcome Jay Beagle back into the lineup. Alexander Wennberg missed the game as a result of a hit sustained in game one. His injury saw Brandon Dubinsky move back to center between Sonny Milano, making just his second playoff appearance, and Josh Anderson, returning after his game misconduct. Here’s how game two went down. First...
The Cannon Apr 15, 2018
Highlight Recap, Game Two: Blue Jackets at Capitals
Here’s what happened. After stealing home ice advantage with their game one victory, the Columbus Blue Jackets looked to take a 2-0 series lead as the team returns home. Here’s what happened. First Period Jay Beagle got the Capitals on the board early in this one. After a faceoff win, Brooks Orpik let a shot go rom the slot that Beagle deflected past Sergei Bobrovsky, who had no chance. Alex Ovechkin doubled the Caps lead on a power play with 13:26 gone. He scored from the left faceoff circle, which is no surprise. Cam Atkinson cut the deficit to one on a breakaway goal that beat...
The Hockey Writers Apr 15, 2018
Capitals Relieved With Beagle & Kempny Ready
The Washington Capitals will go into Sunday with a full-strength, healthy lineup, as forward Jay Beagle and defenseman Michal Kempny are ready to go for Game 2, head coach Barry Trotz said at practice Sunday. Beagle had been day-to-day since the end of the regular season but was still skating on his own at Washington’s practice […] The post Capitals Relieved With Beagle & Kempny Ready appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
WTOP Apr 15, 2018
Beagle returns, Vrana sits as Caps host Columbus in Game 2
Jay Beagle will return to the Capitals lineup for Game 2 against Columbus, while rookie Jakub Vrana will sit as a healthy scratch. The post Beagle returns, Vrana sits as Caps host Columbus in Game 2 appeared first on WTOP.
WTOP Mar 24, 2018
Kuznetsov, Wilson score 2 each as Capitals top Canadiens 6-4
MONTREAL (AP) — Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson each scored twice and Nicklas Backstrom had four assists as the Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 on Saturday night. Jay Beagle and T.J. Oshie also… The post Kuznetsov, Wilson score 2 each as Capitals top Canadiens 6-4 appeared first on WTOP.
