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Capitals coach provides update on Alexeyev
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The Washington Capitals are riding high after their thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their first-round matchup on Monday night.
The Capitals have been battling injuries as of late and Monday night was no exception. Defenseman Alex Alexeyev took a nasty high stick in the game and will reportedly require extensive dental work as a result.
Late in the third period, Alexeyev was on the receiving end of a vicious high stick from Canadiens forward Jake Evans, an incident that will now require major dental surgery.
Capitals' coach Spencer Carbery addressed the media following Monday's game.
Spencer Carbery says Alex Alexeyev needs "significant dental work" to deal with the high stick incident. #ALLCAPS
Spencer Carbery says Alex Alexeyev needs "significant dental work" to deal with the high stick incident. #ALLCAPS
Sammi Silber took to X after the game saying that coach Carbery is expecting Alexeyev to be in the lineup for Game 2 on Tuesday.
Alexeyev should be good to go tomorrow for the Capitals, Carbery said.
«Late night for him» last night, but he's fine.
«Late night for him» last night, but he's fine.
Renaud Lavoie also confirmed the good news and added that Alexeyev won't receive a fine for his vicious high stick on Canadiens' forward Brendan Gallagher.
Alex Alexeyev will play tomorrow. He was hit by Jake Evans stick in the face last night. Alexeyev won't be fine for his cross check to Brendan Gallagher.
Brendan Gallagher took a cross-check up high from Alex Alexeyev 😳
The Capitals' 2018 first-round pick logged 14:01 of ice time before the high stick forced him to leave the game. During his time on the ice, he registered one shot on goal, two shot attempts, two hits, and three blocked shots.
Alexeyev has quietly emerged as a key piece on the blue-line for the Capitals.
Game 2 will go Wednesday night at 7pm in Washington.
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AVRIL 22 | 45 ANSWERS Capitals coach provides update on Alexeyev Do you think Canadiens' forward Jake Evans should have been fined for his high stick on Alexeyev? | ||
| yes | 30 | 66.7 % |
| no | 15 | 33.3 % |
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