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Red Wings place Jakub Vrana on waivers as Robby Fabbri returns to lineup
Read full article: Red Wings place Jakub Vrana on waivers as Robby Fabbri returns to lineupIn a surprising move, the Detroit Red Wings have placed forward Jakub Vrana on waivers as the team makes room for the return of Robby Fabbri.
Red Wings’ Jakub Vrana back from player assistance program
Read full article: Red Wings’ Jakub Vrana back from player assistance programDetroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana practiced for the first time in two months, returning to the team after entering the player assistance program of the NHL and NHL Players’ Association.
Danault’s overtime goal gives Kings 5-4 win over Red Wings
Read full article: Danault’s overtime goal gives Kings 5-4 win over Red WingsPhillip Danault scored 1:12 into overtime for his second goal of the game, and the Los Angeles Kings handed the Detroit Red Wings their first loss with a 5-4 victory.
Red Wings: Stecher, Stephens both out through Olympic break due to injury
Read full article: Red Wings: Stecher, Stephens both out through Olympic break due to injuryThe Detroit Red Wings announced Tuesday that defenseman Troy Stecher (wrist) and center Mitchell Stephens (lower body) will be out through the Olympic break.
Red Wings F Jakub Vrana will have shoulder surgery, miss at least 4 months
Read full article: Red Wings F Jakub Vrana will have shoulder surgery, miss at least 4 monthsDetroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana will undergo shoulder surgery and will miss at least four months, coach Jeff Blashill announced Thursday.
Dear Red Wings: Adam Erne, one of ‘Yzerman’s guys,’ is heart-and-soul player for Detroit
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Adam Erne, one of ‘Yzerman’s guys,’ is heart-and-soul player for DetroitWhen watching the Detroit Red Wings of the past two seasons -- and believe me it has not been easy or even very enjoyable -- you can’t help but notice the impact of forward Adam Erne.
Dear Red Wings: Vrana and the burgeoning, albeit short-term, offense; awaiting Hronek deal
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Vrana and the burgeoning, albeit short-term, offense; awaiting Hronek dealThe Detroit Red Wings avoided arbitration this week by agreeing to a three-year contract with left wing Jakub Vrana.
Dear Red Wings end-of-season notes: 2020-21 vs. 2019-20, looking ahead
Read full article: Dear Red Wings end-of-season notes: 2020-21 vs. 2019-20, looking aheadThere is a lot to dig into about the Red Wings -- this is a brief overview of how the 2020-2021 season went in comparison to the previous season.
Teravainen produces as Hurricanes top Red Wings 3-1
Read full article: Teravainen produces as Hurricanes top Red Wings 3-1Teuvo Teravainen had a goal and assist for his first points in more than two months, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 to stretch their points streak to nine games.
Trading Anthony Mantha was more than Red Wings fans could ask for at deadline
Read full article: Trading Anthony Mantha was more than Red Wings fans could ask for at deadlineThe Detroit Red Wings traded Anthony Mantha at Monday's deadline, effectively moving their second-highest salary against the cap while grabbing two more draft picks for GM Steve Yzerman's stockpile.
Red Wings trade Anthony Mantha to Capitals for 1st-round pick, Panik and Vrana
Read full article: Red Wings trade Anthony Mantha to Capitals for 1st-round pick, Panik and VranaThe Detroit Red Wings have traded forward Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a first-round pick and forwards Jakub Vrana and Richard Panik.
Capitals hold on to beat Rangers for 10th win in 11 games
Read full article: Capitals hold on to beat Rangers for 10th win in 11 games(AP Photo/Nick Wass)WASHINGTON – Capitals players and coach Peter Laviolette sounded as if they'd lost after holding on to beat the New York Rangers 5-4 Sunday. Washington has won 10 of 11 games to move two points up on the second-place New York Islanders and looks primed for another deep playoff run. “If there’s a trend, we want to address it,” said Wilson, who has five points in four games since returning from a seven-game suspension. And their best players are producing: Ovechkin has 11 goals in 11 games and leads the team with 18; Kuznetsov has 12 points in 10 games and Jakub Vrana picked up his first point in five games. Keith Kinkaid made 17 saves for the Rangers, who have lost back-to-back one-goal games after a three-game winning streak.
Laughton's 1st hat trick lifts Flyers past Capitals, 7-4
Read full article: Laughton's 1st hat trick lifts Flyers past Capitals, 7-4(AP Photo/Nick Wass)WASHINGTON – Scott Laughton scored his first career hat trick, Sean Couturier had two goals in his first game back following a rib injury and the Philadelphia Flyers pulled away for a 7-4 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. “It’s a big win after losing those two games the way we did to Boston,” Flyers coach Alain Vigneault said. Laughton completed his hat trick to give the Flyers insurance on another rebound after Anderson’s pad save of Farabee, and Couturier added a late empty netter. MILESTONESFlyers: Van Riemsdyk contributed his 100th assist across two stints with the Flyers on Laughton's second goal. AdUP NEXTThe Capitals and Flyers meet again in Washington on Tuesday night.
Bruins erase 3-goal deficit against Capitals, win 5-3
Read full article: Bruins erase 3-goal deficit against Capitals, win 5-3Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) celebrates his goal with the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Washington. Buoyed by their top scorer's first two goals of the season and a big rookie's fight against one of the toughest players in hockey, the Bruins erased a three-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Monday night. “In the box, I was like a little kid in there just jumping around when we scored,” Frederic said. The Capitals had front-row seats for Pastrnak's breakout performance in his second game after undergoing offseason hip surgery. Former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara scored in his second game against his old team.
Shorthanded Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 in home opener shootout
Read full article: Shorthanded Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 in home opener shootout(AP Photo/Nick Wass)WASHINGTON – Jakub Vrana had a goal and an assist, Vitek Vanecek made 24 saves through overtime and the short-handed Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in a shootout Friday night in their home opener. Vanecek was perfect in the shootout to pick up his second victory of the season as defenseman John Carlson scored the shootout winner. Buffalo rookie Dylan Cozens scored his first NHL goal on a top-shelf snipe past Vanecek in the second period. Eric Staal and Riley Sheahan each scored his first goal since joining the Sabres. Linus Ullmark made 29 saves and was spotless in the shootout until Carlson beat him.