Alexa Landestoy is returning to a TV screen near you after delivering her first child a few weeks ago.
Friday afternoon, the Monumental Sports Network host and new mom announced she will be back in action hosting pre- and post-game coverage of the Capitals’ second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.
“I’ve enjoyed watching the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as a fan, but I’m even more excited to be returning to the broadcast chair!!” Landestoy wrote on X. “I’ve got my #1 fan, baby Isabella, at home cheering me on & mom is ready to get back to work!”
Alexa and her husband, Michael, welcomed their daughter, Isabella Rae, on April 17, the same day the Capitals fell 5-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their regular-season finale. Former Comcast Sportsnet host Russ Thaler has filled in for Alexa as host on Monumental in her absence.
The NHL has yet to announce its second-round playoff schedule, but the Capitals-Hurricanes series could begin as soon as Sunday at home inside Capital One Arena. None of the remaining games in the postseason will be broadcast locally on Monumental, but the network will still provide pre- and post-game shows.
From all of us at RMNB: Congratulations, Alexa! And welcome back!
