Capitals Insider: Line combinations


Posted at 11:58 AM ET, 05/02/2013

Joel Ward will play in Game 1 against Rangers
By Katie Carrera
Joel Ward will play in Game 1 against the Rangers.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:58 AM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Caps-Rangers, Caps-Rangers Game 1, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 04/29/2013

Joel Ward hopes to be ready for Game 1 vs. Rangers
By Katie Carrera
Joel Ward participates in more drills and other notes from Capitals' practice Monday in Arlington.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:42 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations, Playoffs, Practice update

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 04/25/2013

Joel Ward skates but won't face Senators; Michal Neuvirth to start
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' morning skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:11 AM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 04/22/2013

Capitals gear up for final week of regular season (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' practice Monday in Arlington.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:45 AM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Injuries, Line combinations, Practice update

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 04/20/2013

Braden Holtby to make fifth consecutive start
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals morning skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:15 PM ET, 04/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Habs, Line combinations

Posted at 01:20 PM ET, 04/19/2013

Nicklas Backstrom taking part in Caps practice in Montreal (updated)
By Katie Carrera
A day after he took a slap shot to his left arm, Nicklas Backstrom is participating in practice in Montreal.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:20 PM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Injuries, Line combinations, Nicklas Backstrom, Practice update

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 04/18/2013

Capitals aim for ninth straight win as they visit Senators
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' morning skate in Ottawa.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:57 AM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Line combinations

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 04/13/2013

Martin Erat will return to Capitals' lineup against Lightning
By Katie Carrera
After missing three games with an injured left leg, Martin Erat is set to return to the Capitals lineup tonight at Verizon Center.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:30 AM ET, 04/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Lightning, Injuries, Line combinations, Martin Erat

Posted at 11:54 AM ET, 04/12/2013

Joel Ward skates for first time since suffering knee contusion
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' practice in Arlington Friday.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:54 AM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations, Martin Erat, Practice update

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Joel Ward to miss second straight game, out against Hurricanes
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' morning skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:22 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 04/09/2013

Martin Erat, Joel Ward not on ice for Capitals morning skate in Montreal
By Katie Carrera
Injured wingers Martin Erat and Joel Ward aren't on the ice for the morning skate in Montreal and are questionable for Tuesday's game.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:49 AM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Habs, Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations, Martin Erat, Tom Poti

Posted at 11:48 AM ET, 04/06/2013

Brooks Laich to miss Capitals' game at Panthers (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich, who left Thursday's game with an undisclosed injury, didn't make the trip to Florida and will miss Saturday's game against the Panthers.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:48 AM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Panthers, Injuries, Line combinations

Posted at 11:54 AM ET, 04/04/2013

Martin Erat arrives in Washington, to play on third line vs. Islanders
By Katie Carrera
Martin Erat will start tonight's game on the third line and other notes from the Capitals morning skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:54 AM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Isles, Eric Fehr, Jason Chimera, Line combinations, Martin Erat

Posted at 01:22 PM ET, 03/30/2013

Braden Holtby to start, Jeff Schultz back in Capitals' lineup vs. Sabres
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' morning skate in Buffalo.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:22 PM ET, 03/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Sabres, Jeff Schultz, Line combinations

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 03/29/2013

Alex Ovechkin asks to leave practice early, Eric Fehr skates briefly
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' practice before the team leaves for Buffalo.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:50 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Eric Fehr, John Erskine, Line combinations, Practice update, Tom Poti, Tomas Kundratek

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 03/26/2013

Eric Fehr out with upper-body injury, won't play against Islanders
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals morning skate ahead of Tuesday's tilt with the Islanders.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:30 AM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Isles, Eric Fehr, Injuries, Line combinations

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 03/24/2013

Capitals stick with the same lineup
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals will stick with the same lineup they had in Winnipeg for Sunday night's game in New York.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:29 AM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Rangers, Line combinations

Posted at 12:59 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Capitals morning skate: Brooks Laich on second line, Mike Green taking rushes (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals morning skate in Winnipeg.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:59 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Jets, Line combinations, Mike Green, Practice update

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Maintenance day for Brooks Laich, other practice notes (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Notes from Capitals practice Wednesday in Pittsburgh.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:35 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Joel Ward, Line combinations, Practice update

Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 03/19/2013

Brooks Laich likely to return against Penguins
By Katie Carrera
Based on the morning skate it looks like Brooks Laich may be back in the Capitals lineup tonight in Pittsburgh.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:47 AM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Pens, Line combinations, Tom Poti

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Tom Poti set to return to Capitals' lineup
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' morning skate in Raleigh.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:58 PM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Line combinations, Practice update, Tom Poti

Posted at 01:38 PM ET, 03/12/2013

Marcus Johansson on top line, Mathieu Perreault back in lineup against Carolina
By Katie Carrera
Marcus Johansson is slated for top-line duty and Mathieu Perreault returns to the lineup against the Hurricanes.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:38 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Line combinations, Marcus Johansson, Mathieu Perreault

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Capitals recall Cameron Schilling; John Erskine and Tom Poti out against Hurricanes
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals have recalled defenseman Cam Schilling and it looks like he will play tonight against the Hurricanes.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:39 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Cam Schilling, Caps-Canes, Defense, Injuries, John Erskine, Line combinations, Tom Poti

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Mike Green skates, Philipp Grubauer practices with Capitals (updated)
By Katie Carrera
News and notes from Capitals practice.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:25 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Line combinations, Marcus Johansson, Michal Neuvirth, Mike Green, Practice update

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Capitals 'fighting against ourselves' to move up the standings
By Katie Carrera
Despite winning seven of their last 10 heading into tonight’s game, the Caps remain lodged in last place.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:44 PM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Panthers, Line combinations

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 03/04/2013

Mike Green not taking part in Capitals practice
By Katie Carrera
Mike Green, who aggravated a groin injury last week, misses a second straight Capitals practice.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:07 AM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Injuries, Line combinations, Mike Green, Practice update

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 03/01/2013

Mike Green not taking part in Caps' practice
By Katie Carrera
Mike Green isn't on the ice for Caps practice, which features a few different line combinations.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:02 AM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Line combinations, Matt Hendricks, Practice update, practice upddate, Wojtek Wolski

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Nicklas Backstrom hopeful to play against Carolina, Mike Green set to return
By Katie Carrera
News and notes from the Capitals morning skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:23 AM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Casey Wellman, Jason Chimera, Line combinations, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 02/25/2013

Status updates on Backstrom, Green, Laich and Chimera (updated)
By Katie Carrera
The Caps are on the ice for practice Monday morning but Nicklas Backstrom is missing from the workout.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:47 AM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Line combinations, Marcus Johansson, Nicklas Backstrom, Practice update

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 02/22/2013

Eric Fehr promoted, Wojtek Wolski demoted in Capitals practice
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates tinkers slightly with the line combinations after a second straight loss.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:15 AM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Eric Fehr, Line combinations, Practice update, Wojtek Wolski

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Mike Green 'game-time decision' against Devils (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals morning skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:17 AM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Devils, Injuries, Line combinations, Marcus Johansson, Mike Green

Posted at 10:54 AM ET, 02/20/2013

Mike Green skates briefly during Capitals practice (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Capitals defenseman Mike Green skates Wednesday morning but heads to the dressing room just 10 minutes into practice.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:54 AM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Line combinations, Marcus Johansson, Mike Green, Practice update

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 02/16/2013

Capitals prepare to visit Rangers
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals aren't tinkering with their line combinations heading into Sunday's game at the New York Rangers.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:45 AM ET, 02/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Line combinations, Practice update

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 02/14/2013

Braden Holtby to make third consecutive start for Capitals (updated)
By Katie Carrera
News and notes from the Capitals morning skate in Tampa.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:35 AM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Lightning, Line combinations

Posted at 12:41 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Capitals stick with same line combinations at Florida
By Katie Carrera
Capitals sticking with same lineup for rematch against Florida.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:41 PM ET, 02/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Panthers, Line combinations

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 02/11/2013

Marcus Johansson misses practice, won't travel with Caps to Florida (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Forward Marcus Johansson is not taking part in practice just two days after sitting out against the Florida Panthers.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:11 AM ET, 02/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Line combinations, Marcus Johansson

Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 02/06/2013

Coach Adam Oates shuffles lines again
By Katie Carrera
After the loss to Toronto, Coach Adam Oates mixes up his line combinations.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:31 AM ET, 02/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Line combinations, Practice update

Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 02/04/2013

Caps switch up lines again
By Mark Giannotto
In search of a spark with his team back in the cellar of the NHL's Eastern Conference standings, Capitals Coach Adam Oates decided to adjust his lines again at Monday's practice.

By Mark Giannotto  |  11:37 AM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Line combinations, Practice update

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 01/31/2013

Brooks Laich takes part in morning skate in Toronto (updated)
By Katie Carrera
For the first time this season, Capitals forward Brooks Laich took part in an on-ice workout with his teammates.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:49 AM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Leafs, Line combinations

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 01/29/2013

Capitals stick with same lines in morning skate; Spezza out for Senators (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates is using the same lines he showed at the start of the previous two games for the morning skate in Ottawa. Meanwhile, the Senators will be without Jason Spezza.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:42 AM ET, 01/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Line combinations, Ottawa Senators

Posted at 02:52 PM ET, 01/28/2013

Oates explains why he likes Ovechkin skating with Beagle and Crabb
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates likes the way Jay Beagle and Joey Crabb can influence Alex Ovechkin to play a more straightforward style of attack.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:52 PM ET, 01/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Jay Beagle, Joey Crabb, Line combinations

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 01/28/2013

Alex Ovechkin back on a line with Jay Beagle and Joey Crabb in practice
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates puts Alex Ovechkin back with Jay Beagle and Joey Crabb for practice Monday.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:32 AM ET, 01/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Jay Beagle, Joey Crabb, Line combinations

Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 01/27/2013

Winless Capitals need more from Alex Ovechkin
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals are the only team in the NHL without a win and Alex Ovechkin is currently in his longest goal-scoring drought to start a season. The two are not mutually exclusive.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:01 AM ET, 01/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Line combinations

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 01/26/2013

One-timers: Lackluster special teams, abundance of penalties troublesome for Caps
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals 3-2 overtime loss to the Devils.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:56 AM ET, 01/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Devils, Line combinations, One timers, penalties, Power play

Posted at 10:29 AM ET, 01/24/2013

Wolski joins top line, Johansson to fourth line (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates has tinkered with his line combinations ahead of tonight's game against Montreal.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:29 AM ET, 01/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Habs, Line combinations, Marcus Johansson