Max Pacioretty, a former captain of the Montreal Canadiens, has been working his way back from a torn Achilles and is set to make his debut for the Washington Capitals. Pacioretty, 35, expressed his love for the game and determination to continue playing. He has only played 44 games over the last two seasons due to his injury. He was taken off the long-term injured reserve and is expected to make his debut against the New Jersey Devils. Pacioretty, a six-time 30-goal scorer, has recorded 645 points in 855 career games with various teams. Despite his disappointment with his performance in his debut, he expressed relief and optimism about getting back into the game.
Max Pacioretty made his long-awaited @Capitals debut on Wednesday. @Tarik_ElBashir breaks down what Washington can expect from the 35-year-old veteran: https://t.co/zfyDUi9kHG
T.J. Oshie has left Washington for treatment back home in Minnesota, Charlie Lindgren could be back as soon as Sunday and more injury updates and notes for the Capitals: https://t.co/vpIhiOMvRP
Was nice to see former #Habs captain Max Pacioretty play his first game last night with Washington Capitals after tearing Achilles tendon twice in less than a year. "Definitely have much more of a smile on my face now. I feel like I'm getting my life back" https://t.co/UZYJkllaff
"It couldn't get any worse than it did for me tonight." Max Pacioretty had some strong words for his performance, expressing disappointment following his Capitals debut and return nearly one year after re-tearing his Achilles. More from No. 67 postgame: https://t.co/ru6J20yGDm
Pacioretty was very unhappy with how his Capitals debut went. "I played five games in two years almost, so yeah a lot of emotions but at the end of the day, probably couldn't get any worse than it did for me tonight. So got to get better from it." #ALLCAPS
Max Pacioretty just took his first shift as a member of the Capitals.
Max Pacioretty is set for his first NHL game in nearly a calendar year. Devils at #ALLCAPS coming up on @NHL_On_TNT. Tune in! https://t.co/je4oN6ZkcH
Max Pacioretty takes the ice with the Capitals. https://t.co/qor530nsGS
SKATE SHAVINGS — News and Notes from #Caps’ Morning Skate — Pacioretty set to make Caps debut tonight vs. Devils, Shepard starts, more: https://t.co/mwIdeE4Im2
The Capitals will see Max Pacioretty make his season debut as they make some lineup tweaks and look to keep the ball rolling against the Devils. Here’s everything to know before puck drop, including line combos, injury notes, storylines and much more: https://t.co/N99YsFfrD7
“This is what I was born to do.” Nearly a year ago, Max Pacioretty re-tore his Achilles and thought his career might be over. However, he found motivation to keep going, and tonight, he’ll return as he makes his long/awaited Capitals debut. My feature: https://t.co/CgWs1hf9n1
Nice to see former #Habs captain Max Pacioretty healthy again and ready to play after tearing his right Achilles tendon twice in less than a year. #HabsIO https://t.co/J6jKaBBJie
Former #VegasBorn forward Max Pacioretty is set to make his season debut tonight for the Washington Capitals via @TheHockeyNews. https://t.co/sQfMhzdbxk https://t.co/sQfMhzdbxk
NHL Buzz: Pacioretty to make season, Capitals debut against Devils https://t.co/XnjnQa1yrl
"This is what I was born to do." The Capitals will see Max Pacioretty make his season debut tonight nearly one year after re-tearing his Achilles. The long road back has been emotional, and at times, seemed impossible. Now, it's reality. #ALLCAPS https://t.co/CgWs1hf9n1
Max Pacioretty returns to game action tonight for the first time since Jan. 19, 2023. https://t.co/I2NmCWof3j
It’s Max Pacioretty time for the Washington Capitals. Nearly one year after re-tearing his Achilles, No. 67 is back in the lineup, a feat that he didn’t know was possible. #ALLCAPS https://t.co/axgcUKRTyu
Max Pacioretty will make his Capitals debut tonight against the New Jersey Devils. Pacioretty, a six time 30-goal scorer, has recorded 645 points (326g, 319a) in 855 career games with the Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens. https://t.co/kN1CobnTla
Looks like Max Pacioretty will make his Caps debut tonight against #NJDevils https://t.co/YlYjzmAL6i
Max Pacioretty appears set to make his triumphant return to play for the Capitals tonight. He is no longer listed on LTIR as he prepares for his first taste of game action since re-tearing his Achilles nearly one year ago. More: https://t.co/axgcUKRlIW
Looks like Max Pacioretty will make his long-awaited #ALLCAPS debut tonight against New Jersey. The 35-year-old winger is returning from a twice-torn Achilles’ tendon. The timing couldn’t be better—WSH needs scoring and he’s potted 30 goals six times in his career. https://t.co/5oonUZLngs
Per NHL Media Site, Max Pacioretty has been taken off of the long-term injured reserve and Charlie Lindgren has been placed on IR. Looks like Pacioretty will make his Capitals debut tonight. #ALLCAPS
Max Pacioretty is no longer listed as on IR on the NHL media site. Spencer Carbery will have his pregame availability at 5:15, so we’ll find out for sure then, but it looks like Pacioretty’s Washington debut has arrived
Max Pacioretty could make his season debut in its the Capitals on a Wednesday, Carbery said.
Some good news on the Charlie Lindgren front, Ethan Bear returns while Max Pacioretty remains out, the latest on Martin Fehervary, T.J. Oshie & Sonny Milano and more Capitals injury updates @TheHockeyNews : https://t.co/9daCJ9nFcP
Ethan Bear is in and will make his season debut for the Capitals. Max Pacioretty remains out. Updates from THN: https://t.co/VZpMxgIadp
Nice to see former #Habs captain Max Pacioretty getting close to returning with Washington Capitals after tearing his right Achilles tendon twice. He has only played 44 games over last two seasons. #HabsIO https://t.co/VUoBgrDPE6
Max Pacioretty on returning to action soon: “This is what I've done for 30 years of my life. So, when I wasn't doing it, I was missing it. It makes you realize how much you love the game…this is what I was born to do, so I'm just enjoying it." https://t.co/D019ndLBsI
Max Pacioretty could make his Capitals debut when they host the Predators on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; MNMT, BSSO). The forward has been out with a torn Achilles. That and more in NHL Buzz ⤵️ https://t.co/UpSRHoqjrW
"When I look at my kids and my family, I don't want to ever say that I gave up on something that I could have continued doing" Candid comments from #ALLCAPS Max Pacioretty as he worked his way back from torn Achilles Pacioretty, 35, could make #ALLCAPS debut tonight vs #Preds https://t.co/RNx96cQ0EN