Pheonix Copley
G LA
Sun 2/27/22 2:16 PM

Copley was assigned to AHL Hershey on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Although he'll head to the minors for now, if Vitek Vanecek (upper body) is still unavailable, Copley will almost certainly be back with the big club prior to Monday's matchup with the Maple Leafs. Copley will, however, head to the minors on a more permanent basis once Vanecek is ready to return.

Pheonix Copley
G LA
Tue 2/8/22 11:01 PM

Copley stopped 15 of 19 shots before being replaced by Ilya Samsonov early in the third period of Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
The Capitals handed the 30-year-old a 2-0 lead only 40 seconds into the second period, but Copley squandered it and found himself staring at a 4-3 deficit early in the third before Samsonov took over. Fortunately for Copley's record, Washington managed to tie it up before Boone Jenner potted the game-winner. The goalie will only stick around on the NHL roster until Vitek Vanecek (upper body) is ready to return.

Pheonix Copley
G LA
Tue 2/8/22 11:31 AM

Copley will defend the blue paint Tuesday against visiting Columbus, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Copley has gone 13-7-2 with a 2.43 GAA and a .909 save percentage over 22 games with AHL Hershey in 2021-22. The 30-year-old's only NHL appearance this season was as a reliever in a 5-3 loss to Edmonton on Wednesday, when he stopped 21 of 22 shots. Columbus has gone 8-12-0 and averaged 29.9 shots on goal and 2.95 goals for on the road this season.

Pheonix Copley
G LA
Mon 2/7/22 11:45 AM

Copley was brought up from the minors Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Copley's promotion could be an indication that Vitek Vanecek (upper body) won't be ready to even back up against Columbus on Tuesday. Even with Copley back on the active roster, he is unlikely to see much in the way of minutes, as Ilya Samsonov figures to see the bulk of the workload as long as Vanecek is sidelined.

Pheonix Copley
G LA
Thu 2/3/22 1:28 PM

Copley was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Vitek Vanecek is dealing with an upper-body injury, but if he's ready to return following the All-Star break, Copley will undoubtedly remain in the minors. Copley made his season debut for the Capitals in relief of the injured Vanecek on Wednesday versus Edmonton, stopping 21 of 22 shots in a 5-3 defeat.

Pheonix Copley
G LA
Wed 2/2/22 10:37 PM

Copley stopped 21 of 22 shots in relief of Ilya Samsonov but was saddled with the loss in Wednesday's 5-3 defeat at the hands of the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Copley was called upon after Samsonov's poor play put the Capitals in a 3-0 hole just 5:07 in. He bricked up the net and allowed Washington to erase the three-goal deficit, only to take the loss himself when Ryan Nugent-Hopkins finished off a shorthanded odd-man rush for the Oilers with 4:03 to play. RNH added an empty-netter shortly after to put the game out of reach. If Vitek Vanecek (upper body) heals up during the All-Star break, Copley will likely be sent back down to AHL Hershey.

Pheonix Copley
G LA
Wed 2/2/22 2:22 PM

Copley was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Vitek Vanecek is dealing with an upper-body injury, so Copley could either get the start in goal or serve as Ilya Samsonov's backup for Wednesday's matchup with Edmonton. Copley hasn't appeared in an NHL contest since 2018-19.

Pheonix Copley
G LA
Wed 2/2/22 10:42 AM

Copley was promoted from AHL Hershey to the taxi squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Copley has yet to appear in an NHL contest this season. The 30-year-old has posted a 12-7-2 record with a 2.50 GAA and a .906 save percentage over 21 AHL Hershey performances in 2021-22. If Vitek Vanecek (upper body) is unable to participate in Wednesday's game against Edmonton, Copley could receive an additional call-up.

Pheonix Copley
G LA
Tue 1/4/22 10:15 AM

Copley was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Monday, per CBSSports.com.
EDGE Analysis
With the Capitals off until Friday's matchup with the Blues, Copley will link up with the Bears and could be in the starter's crease for Wednesday's matchup with AHL Lehigh Valley. Whether the netminder is recalled prior to Friday's clash with St. Louis will likely depend on the health of Vitek Vanecek (COVID-19 protocols).

Pheonix Copley
G LA
Mon 12/27/21 11:50 AM

The Capitals recalled Copley from AHL Hershey on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old's promotion comes as Vitek Vanecek enters COVID-19 protocols. Copley's most recent NHL action came in 2018, when he posted a 2.90 GAA and .905 save percentage in 27 games for the Capitals.