Pheonix Copley G LA Wed 7/1/20 4:20 PM
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Copley was on the ice with the Capitals as part of Phase 2 of the NHL's Return to Play, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Copley will primarily serve as a practice goalie once the Capitals get back into game action, as it would take an injury to Braden Holtby or Ilya Samsonov in order for Copley to dress in a postseason contest.
Pheonix Copley G LA Wed 10/2/19 12:10 PM
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Copley was placed on waivers Wednesday, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Capitals will be in a salary cap crunch once Evgeny Kuznetsov (suspension) returns to the lineup, so Copley's $1.1 million cap hit is a luxury they can't afford at the moment. Moreover, management is likely curious to give top prospect Ilya Samsonov some work at the NHL level given that starter Braden Holtby is a pending unrestricted free agent likely headed for a big payday. The 27-year-old Copley was a serviceable backup in 2018-19, posting a 2.90 GAA and .905 save percentage behind a 16-7-3 record in 27 starts, so it's certainly possible another team will take a flyer on him.
Pheonix Copley G LA Mon 9/16/19 11:23 AM
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Copley will start in net for Monday's preseason game versus the Blackhawks, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Todd Reirden said Copley will play the entire game. The 27-year-old backstop is expected to improve on last year's marks of a .905 save percentage and 2.90 GAA, especially since it's decision time in Washington with Braden Holtby playing in the final year of his five-year, $30.5 million contract.
Pheonix Copley G LA Sat 4/6/19 9:57 PM
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Copley made 21 saves in a 3-0 loss to the Islanders on Saturday. He allowed two goals.
EDGE Analysis
Copley has a strong record -- he's 16-7-3 in 24 starts. But his 2.94 GAA and .904 save percentage aren't encouraging. Copley's record is influenced by team play, but the Caps couldn't muster much on Saturday.
Pheonix Copley G LA Sat 4/6/19 1:46 PM
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Copley will command the crease in Saturday's home game against the Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
A particularly important nugget from Gulitti -- as relayed by head coach Todd Reirden -- is that Copley is going to play the full game. That's not always an apparent distinction for starting netminders at this time of year, and fantasy owners should consider exploiting the advantage in daily formats. Copley is 16-6-3 with a 2.94 GAA and .904 save percentage through 26 games; he'd previously only appeared in two contests over a pair of seasons with the Blues. The Capitals have already clinched the Metropolitan Division, but the Isles are only three points back.
Pheonix Copley G LA Tue 4/2/19 2:08 AM
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Copley turned aside 29 of 33 shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Florida's final goal came into an empty net. The Caps were asleep in all three zones for the first 40 minutes, sticking Copley with a 4-0 deficit heading into the third period, but he did hold down the fort while they staged a rally that eventually fell short. With the club nearly locked into the top spot in the Metropolitan Division -- they're three points up on the Islanders, with each team having two games left to play -- Copley could get one more start in order to snatch a bit of extra rest for Braden Holtby before the playoffs.
Pheonix Copley G LA Mon 4/1/19 12:06 PM
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Copley will patrol the crease versus the Panthers on the road Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The Capitals can secure a Metropolitan Division title Monday. If they do, it could open the door for Copley to get the nod for one of the last two games of the year as well. In 25 appearances this year, the Alaska native went 16-5-3 with one shutout and a 2.88 GAA. Once the playoffs start, Copley will be a permanent fixture on the Caps bench.
Pheonix Copley G LA Tue 3/19/19 10:15 PM
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Copley allowed one goal on 21 shots faced during Tuesday's 4-1 road win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Copley has been one of the league's most dependable backups in his first full season in the big leagues with a 2.88 GAA and .906 save percentage behind a 16-5-3 record in 25 starts. The 26-year-old is a solid spot-start whenever he's called upon between the pipes.
Pheonix Copley G LA Tue 3/19/19 12:09 PM
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Copley will start in goal Tuesday against host New Jersey, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Devils have been decimated by injuries up front and plan to send a rookie -- albeit a talented one -- in MacKenzie Blackwood between the pipes as Copley's adversary. Copley is an intriguing streaming option in daily formats due in large part to the immense win potential. He's gone 15-5-3 with a 2.97 GAA and .904 save percentage through 24 games this season.
Pheonix Copley G LA Mon 3/11/19 6:02 AM
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Copley stopped 33 of 34 shots in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
The Caps' backup netminder has now won five straight starts, a stretch that dates back to Feb. 7, but his 2.92 GAA and .908 save percentage over that streak indicate it owes as much to the Washington offense as it does Copley's own performances. With Braden Holtby playing well at the moment, Copley's opportunities should remain limited.