As the Capitals play their fifth preseason game in St. Louis on Tuesday night, winger Devante Smith-Pelly continues his curious absence from exhibition game lineups. Smith-Pelly told reporters ...

The next day, Smith-Pelly became an unrestricted free agent and, two days after that, the Washington Capitals signed him to a two-way deal. Washington General Manager Brian MacLellan sees him as a ...

To a point, Devante Smith-Pelly can explain what happens to him in the postseason, why he suddenly morphs from fourth-line filler into borderline star. He is a grinding forward, content to block ...

Smith-Pelly’s 2018 postseason heroics had an impact in Washington, D.C.’s Black community, which has some familiarity with hockey from the Capitals having 11 Black players since joining the ...

Smith-Pelly, one of 24 black players in a league of more than 700, prefers not to make his race a point of emphasis. He'd rather talk about what he does on the ice.

BUFFALO, N.Y.-- Washington Capitals forward Devante Smith-Pelly is disgusted and saddened black athletes such as himself continue to be the targets of racial taunts from fans."It's sad that in ...

Smith-Pelly, one of 24 black players in a league of more than 700, prefers not to make his race a point of emphasis. He'd rather talk about what he does on the ice.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Devante Smith-Pelly's thick frame can be spotted anywhere inside an arena. At 6-foot and 211 pounds, the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors right wing often is one of the ...

Devante Smith-Pelly, who had 41 goals over two seasons with Norfolk in the team's AHL days, has had an awakening of sorts after a nomadic and sometimes turbulent journey to the Washington Capitals.

Getting Devante Smith-Pelly from the Canadiens in a trading deadline deal is turning into a steal for the Devils. Smith-Pelly, Mike Sislo and Adam Henrique scored two goals apiece and the Devils ha… ...

This wasn't the first time Devante Smith-Pelly has had racial taunts directed at him during a hockey game. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 81°F. Thursday, September 26th 2024 ...

Smith-Pelly’s physicality — especially on the forecheck — should provide a boost to an experienced Capitals team. “We’ve been here before (and) we’ve done it before,” Smith-Pelly said.