Semin was scratched Saturday and is day to day with an upper boddy injury.
Semin has taken a few big hits in recent games and has as played with injuries.
Alexander Semin News
Signing
Carolina has agreed to terms with left wing Alexander Semin on a five-year contract extension. The deal will pay Semin $7 million per season through 2017-18.
Semin has played very well in his first 30 games in Carolina. He has scored eight goals and added 22 assists alongside Eric Staal and Jiri Tlusty. Semin ran into problems after a few good seasons in Washington, Carolina is hoping the same won't happen this time around. Expect Semin to continue his strong season on the Hurricanes top line.
Signing
1 year...$7 mil for Semin in Carolina.
Semin latches onto another 1-year contract with hopes of regaining the scoring prowess that he once saw with the Caps. The improving Hurricanes will foster an environment where could emerge as the team's top scoring forward. Look for him near the top of our ranks this preseason.
Line Change
If Semin starts Game 2 on Monday on the fourth line, he’ll likely be skating with Mike Knuble and Keith Aucoin.
Semin was demoted to the 4th line in practice but no word on if Dale Hunter was just sending him a message or if he will actually play there on Monday. Semin is a UFA in the offseason.
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Looks like Semin is in, judging from line rushes. #caps
Semin gets back into the lineup following a one-game absence.
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Semin out
Semin misses tonight's game and possibly more. The sniper has scored 18 goals and 46 points in 69 games.
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Semin with another "maintenance" skate off, Hunter said. Will take warm-up, along with Ward, is game-time decision. #Caps
After taking another practice off, Semin could miss tonight's game. The sniper has scored 18 goals and 46 points in 69 games.
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#Caps Hunter says he expects Semin to play tomorrow
As earlier reported, Semin is expected to play tomorrow. The sniper has scored 18 goals and 46 points in 69 games.
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Maintenance day for Alexander Semin, #Caps spokesman says.
Semin did not practice on his usual line this morning, instead taking a maintenance day. The sniper scored 18 goals and 46 points in 69 games.
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Hunter said Semin in, on normal line.
Semin will play on the second line despite his scoring slump. He has no points in his last five games.
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Semin, who has 17 goals and 41 points in 63 games this season, skated on a line with Jeff Halpern and Joel Ward on Friday.
Due to his ineffectiveness, Semin drops back down to the fourth line. He has no points in his last five games.
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No B. Laich here at #Caps practice. Lines: Chimera-Perreault-Semin.
Semin moves down to the second line with the recent line shuffle. He has 13 goals and 30 points through 48 games.
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Semin practiced on the top line and figures to start tomorrow's game there. The enigmatic winger has 12 goals and 27 points through 43 games which includes three points in as many games.
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Semin moves up to the top line as Dale Hunter tries to generate offense without Backstrom. The enigmatic winger just broke a five-game point streak but likely keeps producing.
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Looks like Semin will play tonight on the second line. The scoring winger has 10 goals and 20 points through 34 games.
Dale Hunter said Alexander Semin is good to go. Question was, will Semin play vs. Sharks. #Caps
Sounds like Semin will play tomorrow night against the Sharks. Check back later for an official confirmation.
Hunter said Semin is "day to day". He missed practice yesterday and came off the ice early from the morning skate today. #Caps
Contrary to coach Dale Hunter's denials, yesterday's report of a right arm laceration appears to be accurate. While Semin has been able to skate, we don't know the exact timetable for his injury.
It’s unclear precisely why Semin did not take part in practice Monday, and it’s also unclear whether he will be able to play on Tuesday when the Capitals host the Calgary Flames at Verizon Center.
Semin has been on fire with five points over his last three games. He finished December with five goals and 10 points over 12 games which is certainly rounding into form.
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The Capitals’ first practice of 2012 is underway at KCI and every player is on the ice except for Alexander Semin, who has been given a maintenance day according to a team spokesman.
Semin has been on fire with five points over his last three games. He finished December with five goals and 10 points over 12 games which is certainly rounding into form.
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Semin was reunited with the top line over the past week and produced a goal and an assist over four games with a minus-4 rating. Hard to imagine him playing better with less skilled linemates.