Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Slides apple in victory
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Fehervary garnered an even-strength assist Saturday in a 4-1 win over Nashville.
Fehervary helped out on Ethen Frank's first career NHL goal in the third period, which stood as the game-winner. Fehervary added two PIM, one blocked shot, three hits and a plus-2 rating in 21:42 of ice time. The 25-year-old's offensive contributions have been modest this season, but he's off to a great start in January with one goal, three helpers and a plus-5 rating through six games. Overall, the Slovak blueliner is up to 10 assists, 11 points and a plus-8 rating through 43 appearances in 2024-25.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Nets first goal of season Thursday
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Fehervary scored his first goal of the season in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to Minnesota.
Fehervary's 36th shot on goal in 2024-25 found the back of the net to give Washington a 3-2 lead early in the final frame. It was his first point in six games. Fehervary's contributions on offense are few and far between, but he's logged 79 blocked shots and 70 hits through 38 appearances, which gives him value in formats that reward non-scoring production. The 25-year-old blueliner has chipped in one goal, seven helpers, 13 PIM and a plus-3 rating this season.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Ready to rock Thursday
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Fehervary (face) will be in the lineup versus Minnesota on Thursday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Fehervary did not return to action Tuesday after he was hit in the face as he underwent concussion protocol late in the game and there was no time to return. Fehervary's x-ray was negative and while there is some bruising and soreness, he is good to go. He has seven assists, 69 hits and 79 blocked shots in 37 contests this season.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Is day-to-day
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Fehervary missed Wednesday's practice after being struck in the face by a stick during Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Boston, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Fehervary is regarded as day-to-day and is expected to be re-evaluated Thursday. He has seven assists, 69 hits and 79 blocks in 37 outings in 2024-25. If he can't play in Thursday's tilt against Minnesota, then Dylan McIlrath might draw into the lineup.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Snags helper in Friday's win
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Fehervary recorded an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-1 win over the Hurricanes.
Fehervary ended a six-game slump when he helped out on a Connor McMichael tally in the second period. The 25-year-old Fehervary doesn't offer a lot of scoring upside, but he's been a fixture on the blue line this season for his defensive play. The Slovak defenseman has seven helpers, 28 shots on net, 63 hits, 70 blocked shots, 11 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 32 appearances this season.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Generates assist Tuesday
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Fehervary logged an assist, three shots on goal and four blocked shots in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Sharks.
Fehervary has helpers in back-to-back contests after going six games without a point. The 25-year-old plays in a top-four role, but he won't off the steadiest offense, instead working as a shutdown blueliner. This season, he's produced six helpers, 21 shots on net, 53 hits and 57 blocked shots over 25 appearances, putting him on a pace that could lead to his first 20-point campaign.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Secures helper in win
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Fehervary recorded an assist, three hits and three blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Fehervary helped out on Alex Ovechkin's empty-netter to secure a hat trick in the final minute of the game. The assist was Fehervary's third point over the last six games. The 25-year-old blueliner doesn't often put up offense at that rate, instead focusing more on the defensive side of the game. He's at four helpers, 11 shots on net, 42 hits, 38 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 17 contests overall.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Supplies assist in win
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Fehervary notched an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Predators.
Fehervary snapped a six-game point drought when he helped out on Alex Ovechkin's third-period tally. The 25-year-old Fehervary looks set to stay in a top-four role, albeit with a defensive focus, while Jakob Chychrun (upper body) is out. Fehervary has two helpers, nine shots on net, 31 hits, 29 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 12 appearances this season.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Dishes helper
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Fehervary tallied a shorthanded assist and a plus-3 rating during Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.
The shorthanded helper gives Fehervary his first point of the 2024-25 season and ends a five-game point drought. The rugged defenseman is relied upon for important minutes against the top opposition, but Fehervary's lack of offensive polish keeps him off the radar in most fantasy circles.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Not playing in Olympic qualifying
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Fehervary will not play for Slovakia at the Olympic qualifying tournament as he is suffering from a nagging minor injury, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports Thursday.
Fehervary stated last week that he would not be available to play for Slovakia if he was less than 100 percent. The 24-year-old has solidified his spot on the Washington blue line, as he has been a regular on the third unit over the last three seasons. Fehervary had three goals, 13 assists, 188 hits and 109 blocked shots in 66 regular-season games in 2023-24. He is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Scores first playoff goal
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Fehervary scored his first career playoff goal in Sunday's 4-1 Game 1 loss to the Rangers.
Fehervary has quietly become a significant part of the Caps' blue line, playing more than 27 minutes in two of the team's final three regular-season games. However, he's simply not a significant offensive factor. He scored just three goals and 16 points in 66 games this season, and Sunday's goal was his first-ever playoff point through nine contests across three seasons.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Pots goal Tuesday
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Fehervary tallied a goal and added three hits and two blocked shots during Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Sabres.
Fehervary lit the lamp for the first time since Jan. 2, notching only his second point in the last 11 games. The 24-year-old is a valuable stay-at-home defender for the Capitals, but his lack of offensive production and minus-12 rating keep him from being much of a commodity in most fantasy formats.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Taken off injured reserve
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Fehervary (lower body) has been activated from injured reserve ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Edmonton, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Fehervary being activated suggests he should be available versus the Oilers after missing 10 contests. The 24-year-old defenseman should settle back into a bottom-four role.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Game-time decision
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Fehervary (lower body) will be a game-time call for Wednesday's clash with Edmonton, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Fehervary has been out of action for the Caps' last 10 contests due to his lower-body issue. The 24-year-old blueliner is eight points shy of reaching the 20-point threshold for the first time in his three-year NHL career. If he does return to the lineup against the Oilers, Alexander Alexeyev will likely be sent to the press box, though Ethan Bear could also be in danger of being scratched.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Not playing Thursday
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Fehervary (lower body) will remain out of the lineup Thursday in Pittsburgh, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Fehervary skated at morning practice but will miss his eighth straight game. The defenseman has two goals and 12 points in 47 games this season. He could return as early as Saturday versus Chicago and replace Ethan Bear or Alexander Alexeyev in the lineup.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Back at practice
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Fehervary (lower body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Tuesday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Fehervary will presumably need to take contact in practice before rejoining the lineup, but he's clearly making progress in his recovery. The 24-year-old defender has collected 12 points, 112 hits and 71 blocks through 47 contests this season.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Sustains lower-body injury
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Fehervary suffered a lower-body injury during Saturday's game against Montreal and will miss the remainder of the contest.
Fehervary entered Saturday's action with two goals, 12 points, 112 hits and 71 blocks in 46 appearances this season. If he misses Tuesday's game against New Jersey, Alexander Alexeyev might draw into the lineup for the first time since Jan. 20.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Notches helper Thursday
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Fehervary tallied an assist, a plus-2 rating and two hits during Thursday's 5-2 win over the Blues.
Fehervary has points in consecutive outings as well as four points over his last nine games. The 24-year-old is a reliable stay-at-home presence on the top defense pairing with John Carlson, but Fehervary has yet to establish himself as the kind of consistent point producer that is appealing to fantasy managers in most formats.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Ready to rock
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Fehervary (upper body) will be back in the lineup Tuesday against the Penguins, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Fehervary will return to action following a one-game absence. He is projected to play alongside John Carlson on the top pairing. Fehervary has compiled five points, 30 shots on goal, 48 blocked shots and 62 hits over 28 games this season. He will replace Trevor van Riemsdyk in the lineup Tuesday.
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Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Nets first goal of season
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Fehervary scored a goal on his only shot in Sunday's 2-1 shootout victory over the Hurricanes.
Fehervary got the Caps on the board midway through the second period, beating Pyotr Kochetkov with a wrister off a rush to tie the game 1-1 in an eventual 2-1 shootout win. It's Fehervary's first goal of the season and his third point in his last 11 contests. The 24-year-old blueliner now has five points, 51 hits and 40 blocked shots through 23 games this season.
