Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman hopes that Vrana (not injury-related) will assume a bigger role than he had with the Capitals, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

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The Red Wings acquired Vrana, Richard Panik, a 2021 first-round pick and a 2022 second-round pick via trade from the Capitals for Anthony Mantha on Monday.

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Caps bring back winger Vrana with 2-year deal

The Capitals have re-signed winger Jakub Vrana to a $6.7 million, two-year contract, completing the biggest item left on Washington's offseason checklist.

Ovechkin's hot start fueled by special sauce

After another early playoff exit, Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals made big changes. One thing Ovi didn't alter: his pregame pasta meal. Could it be one reason the greatest goal scorer of his generation is hungrier than ever for a title?

Backstrom back from injury for Caps in G4 loss

Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom returned to the lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, but the Lightning pulled out the win to even the series at two games apiece.

Caps rookie Vrana the cure for Ovechkin's line

Capitals rookie Jakub Vrana, part of Alex Ovechkin's evolving line, set up the game-tying and game-winning goals in Washington's Game 5 win.

Andersen gives up 5 goals outdoors vs. Caps

Frederik Andersen was pulled in the second period of the Stadium Series outdoor game against the Capitals at the U.S. Naval Academy after allowing five goals in the Maple Leafs' loss Saturday.

Capitals' Oshie to return from concussion

T.J. Oshie is ready to return to the Washington Capitals after missing six games with a concussion. He's expected to join the lineup Tuesday night in Dallas.

Elias Says: November 23, 2017

A first-of-its-kind first quarter for WestbrookRussell Westbrook produced 11 points, five rebounds, and five assists in the first quarter, after which the Thunder never trailed in their 10891 win over the visiting Warriors.

New-look Capitals believe they can make the leap

This season's Washington team will not resemble the powerhouses of years past. But, considering the Caps' annual playoff heartbreak at the hands of the Penguins, that might be a good thing for Alex Ovechkin & Co.

Elias Says: March 14, 2017

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