Washington Capitals Game Notes

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Caps Game Notes is a feature that DC Leaks Sports is debuting April 22, 2024, just as the Capitals get set to punch their Season 21 playoff ticket. Caps Game Notes will feature quick updates & important findings regarding the Capitals told by our team of insiders.


Game Notes from 22-APR-2024; From Richard Thingyi
-  MacKenzie Entwistle has been recalled from Baltimore (AsHL) and will suit up for the Capitals in their final game of the regular season (21) against the playoff bound Detroit Red Wings. Entwistle has had an impressive season with Baltimore, posting 21 goals (54 points) and also leading his team in hits with 214. Entwistle is suddenly back on a shortlist of players that will look to secure everyday roles with the Capitals in Season 22.
- Darcy Kuemper will suit up for the Capitals in their final game of the season after getting a few nights off for maintenance. Kuemper has been dominant with the Caps this season, and will look to finish the regular season with a strong performance.
- Scott Wedgewood was reassigned to Baltimore on Monday to make room for the return of Darcy Kuemper. Wedgewood appeared in 3 games with the Caps this season, earning 2 wins, despite below-average showings. With the emergence of Karel Vejmelka (11-5-2) as a viable backup goaltender, Wedgewood has been relegated to third string status.

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Playoff Update, By: B.J. Betty, Junior Hockey Correspondent

Washington, DC - There was no sense of panic for the Washington Capitals on Sunday, the day after their 2-1 Game 1 loss to the Hurricanes, as the team took to the ice for practice. It was business as usual for the Capitals, as they went through their off-day routine in much the same way that they did throughout their league leading regular season.

“You would like to come away from a game like that with a win, especially when you get a solid effort like we had from (Kuemper) tonight,” said captain Mitch Marner. “It’s a short series, so we are turning our focus onto the next game and making sure that we come prepared to deliver a win for the home crowd here in DC.”

For his part, goaltender Darcy Kuemper said that he felt pretty good about his team’s overall effort in Game 1.

“They played a good game, so you have to give that to them,” Kuemper said following the loss. “We had our share of looks and chances, and with a few bounces here or there, I think the result could have been different, so we can build from that.”

Game 2 will take place Monday night in Washington at the Verizon Center (Capital One Arena).