Capitals' experienced defensemen could help inexperienced netminders

After Monday’s practice, goalie Vitek Vanecek and coach Peter Laviolette spent a moment together on the ice. The 25-year-old, who’s made 142 AHL appearances, entered training camp battling to become the Capitals’ backup netminder.

And when Laviolette told Vanecek his work paid off with a roster spot in Washington, the ...