Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (lower body) is considered week-to-week after getting hurt over the weekend. The 24-year-old managed to log just 1:36 of action against Montreal on Saturday before being forced to exit with a lower-body injury. Fehervary is among the team leaders with 114 hits and has recorded 71 blocks and 12 points (two goals, 10 assists) in 47 appearances. Ethan Bear and Alex Alexeyev are the candidates to enter the lineup in Fehervary's absence on Tuesday versus New Jersey.
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (upper body) could be back in action on Tuesday against Pittsburgh after rejoining practice on Monday. He skated on the first defensive pairing with a regular jersey, so the signs are encouraging that Fehervary's absence will be limited to only one game. The 24-year-old is a non-factor offensively, having tallied only five points (one goal, four assists) in 28 games this season, but his presence gives more freedom to John Carlson on the first pairing. And Fehervary is providing fantasy managers with a nice chunk of defensive stats on a nightly basis, with 62 hits and 48 blocks recorded by him.
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary sustained a lower-body injury Friday versus New Jersey. He was forced to leave the game after logging 10.40 of action. Fehervary recorded an assist with two shots on goal, one hit, and a plus-two rating as Washington battled out a 4-2 victory. Following an unproductive start, Fehervary has recorded assists in back-to-back games. However, he could now be facing a spell on the sidelines, and Fehervary should definitely be considered questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Islanders.
Martin Fehervary Re-Signs With Capitals For Three Years
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary has inked a three-year extension with the team, landing a deal that's worth $8.025 million and has an average annual value of $2.675 million. The 23-year-old, who was a restricted free agent, led Washington in hits last season with 217 and racked up 128 blocks as well in 67 games. Offensively, Fehervary contributed six goals and 10 assists. The lack of offensive stats keeps Fehervary's fantasy value limited, but he's a nice piece for the Capitals blue line and his role should continue to grow on the team.
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (upper body) will miss Monday's contest against Edmonton. He was injured in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Calgary and the next game comes too soon for him to be ready. Fehervary is a big defensive presence for the Capitals, with 83 hits and 39 blocks to his name in 26 games, and he's even chipped in offensively in recent games, scoring in back-to-back outings prior to Saturday's action. Matt Irwin looks set to replace him in the lineup. The 35-year-old should remain on the waiver wire, as he has gone scoreless in 16 outings this season. Fehervary shouldn't be out for long either, as he is considered day-to-day by the team.
