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For Washington Capitals, finishing first in division is crucial
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) — The only desirable place to be in the Southeast Division these days is first. That distinction, claimed by even the slimmest of margins or tiebreakers, can mean the difference between a guaranteed...- New: 11 hr 1 min ago
Capitals vs. Bruins: Brooks Laich is hurt in Washington’s 4-1 loss
The Washington Post (Tarik El-Bashir) — The Washington Capitals suffered a momentum-halting 4-1 loss to Tim Thomas and the Boston Bruins on Sunday afternoon. It’s also possible they absorbed yet another injury to a key player. ...- 1 day 10 hr ago
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Capitals vs. Canadiens: Alex Ovechkin returns from suspension as Tomas Vokoun shuts out Montreal
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) — MONTREAL — So much of the Washington Capitals ’ success these days depends on the performance of their goaltender. They aren’t generating much offense, opposing teams routinely establish base...- 2 days ago
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Capitals Assign Joel Rechlicz to Hershey
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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin excited about returning from suspension
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) — For three games, Alex Ovechkin perched in press boxes watching the Washington Capitals compete without him. For three games, he sat alongside members of the coaching staff in a suit, smacking...- 3 days ago
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Capitals Recall Keith Aucoin from Hershey
NHL.com — ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Keith Aucoin from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee...- 4 days ago
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Capitals Acquire Kevin Marshall from Philadelphia and Mike Carman from Colorado
NHL.com — ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Kevin Marshall from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for right wing Matt Ford and acquired center Mike Carman from the...- 4 days ago
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Capitals Assign Cody Eakin to Hershey
NHL.com — ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have assigned forward Cody Eakin to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced...- 4 days ago
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Grubauer Named Reebok Hockey ECHL Rookie of the Month
NHL.com — North Charleston, SC – The South Carolina Stingrays, proud ECHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals, announced today that goaltender Philipp Grubauer has been named the Reebok Hockey ECHL...- 4 days ago
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Capitals vs. Panthers: Washington falls from NHL Southeast Divsion lead with loss
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) — SUNRISE, Fla. — Coach Dale Hunter hasn’t hesitated to play backup netminder Michal Neuvirth in important games this season. Given that the Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers likely will...- 5 days ago
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Emmy Winning Caps Red Line Debuts Fourth Season Feb. 11 on Comcast SportsNet
NHL.com — ARLINGTON, Va. – Caps Red Line (CRL) presented by GEICO is back for its fourth season and will debut on Comcast SportsNet on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 9 a.m. Caps Red Line is a fast-paced,...- 5 days ago
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Capitals vs. Lightning: Washington rallies from two-goal deficit before falling in overtime at Tampa Bay, 4-3
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) — TAMPA — There’s no question the Washington Capitals would rather have picked up two points here Tuesday night instead of only one in an overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning . But the mood...- 6 days ago
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Capitals Sign and Recall Joel Rechlicz and Recall Cody Eakin from Hershey
NHL.com — ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have signed forward Joel Rechlicz to an entry-level contract and recalled him and forward Cody Eakin from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey...- 7 days ago
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Washington Capitals look for improvement as season’s second half begins
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) — As the NHL prepares to resume the regular season after a five-day hiatus for the All-Star Game , the Washington Capitals sit at a fork in the road. With 34 games remaining, the Capitals can...- 8 days ago
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Dennis Wideman makes first NHL All-Star Game appearance after ‘remarkable’ comeback from injury
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) — By any standard, Dennis Wideman is having an impressive season. Leading up to his first NHL All-Star appearance this weekend in Ottawa, the Capitals defenseman has appeared in all of...- 10 days ago
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Capitals Host Second Hockey ‘n Heels This Season
NHL.com — ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals hosted their second Hockey ‘n Heels this season on Monday, Jan. 23, at Verizon Center. This is the second season the Capitals have had two...- 12 days ago
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Alex Ovechkin’s suspension was unfair; his reaction was uncool
The Washington Post (Tracee Hamilton) — Alex Ovechkin deserved a suspension for his hit on Pittsburgh’s Zbynek Michalek . Three games? Too much. But Ovechkin’s reaction — to skip the All-Star Game — is also too much. Like a...- 12 days ago
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Capitals Assign Cody Eakin to Hershey
NHL.com — ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have assigned forward Cody Eakin to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced...- 12 days ago
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Caps vs. Bruins: Mathieu Perreault’s first NHL hat trick sparks Washington to win
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) — Nine days ago, Mathieu Perreault sat in the press box as a healthy scratch watching the Washington Capitals compete. On Tuesday night at Verizon Center, the speedy centerman propelled them to...- 13 days ago
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Alex Ovechkin suspended three games for illegal hit on Zbynek Michalek in Caps’ loss
The Washington Post (Tarik El-Bashir) — Alex Ovechkin received his longest suspension to date Monday when the Washington Capitals’ captain was banned three games without pay for his illegal hit on the Penguins’ Zbynek Michalek , a...- 14 days ago
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Blog Articles
Capitals look to gain ground in Southeast
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) — These days in the Southeast Division the only desirable place to be is first, which catapults a team into third place in the Eastern Conference standings and comes with the luxury of a guaranteed...- 14 hr 11 min ago
Brooks Laich to be evaluated by team doctors Monday
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) — With Brooks Laich scheduled to be evaluated by team doctors Monday, the Capitals are waiting to find out the full extent of the damage done to the forward’s left knee. Coach Dale Hunter, who...- 16 hr 44 min ago
The Noon Number
SBN: Japers' Rink (J.P.) — 5 - Number of NHL forwards who are averaging more than two-and-a-half minutes of shorthanded ice time and two minutes on the power-play per game - Tomas Plekanec , Jordan Staal , Shawn...- 18 hr 17 min ago
Brooks Laich not on the ice for Capitals’ practice
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) — A day after suffering an apparent left knee injury, Brooks Laich is not on the ice for Capitals’ practice. As Washington waits for an update on his status, though, the rest of the team is on the...- 18 hr 24 min ago
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Capital Ups and Downs: Week 18
SBN: Japers' Rink (J.P.) — Our weekly look at individual Washington Capitals ' ups and downs: Goalies Trend Notes Michal Neuvirth Thirty-four saves on 37 shots against is fine (well, actually,...- 19 hr 17 min ago
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Monday Caps Clips: Do Not Laich
SBN: Japers' Rink (EmilyB) — Your savory breakfast links: Recaps and other assorted musings on yesterday's loss from us , Caps365 video ( Hunter , Caps players , Julien , Bruins players ), Vogs , Capitals Voice , ...- 23 hr 36 min ago
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A Well-Earned Win: Hershey Ends WBS Dominance at Giant Center
FanSided: Capitals Outsider (M. Richter) — Power to the Fourth Line! D-man Sean Collins puts Hershey on the board, while King earns his first AHL assist (and point!) of the year (All Photos Credit: M. Richter) I promised a more complete...- 1 day 6 hr ago
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The Implications of Brooks Laich’s Injury
FanSided: Capitals Outsider (Jeff K) — Photo by Alena Schwarz During Sunday’s game between the Capitals and Bruins, Brooks Laich went off the ice with a knee injury. From replays, it looked like Dennis Seidenberg of the Bruins caught...- 1 day 8 hr ago
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Dmitry Orlov takes another puck to the face
The Washington Post (Tarik El-Bashir) — In the third period of Sunday’s 4-1 loss to Boston , Capitals rookie defenseman Dmitry Orlov was struck under the visor by a deflected puck. It was the second straight afternoon in which Orlov...- 1 day 10 hr ago
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The Streak is Broken! The Streak is Broken!
FanSided: Capitals Outsider (M. Richter) — Braden Holtby is mobbed by his adoring fans. Teammates. Whichever (All Photos Credit: M. Richter) The Streak is Broken! The Streak is Broken! - Capitals Outsider - Capitals Outsider - A...- 1 day 12 hr ago
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Caps lose Brooks Laich to knee injury
The Washington Post (Tarik El-Bashir) — Brooks Laich left Verizon Center on crutches and wearing a brace on his left knee. Still, the Capitals winger remained hopeful that the injury was not too serious. Laich got crunched along the...- 1 day 13 hr ago
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Caps Get Creamed. Now on to the Super Bowl!
FanSided: Capitals Outsider (Alena Schwarz) — Photos by Alena Schwarz In one paragraph, here’s all you need to know from today’s matinee: The Caps lost 4-1, with Marcus Johansson netting the lone goal for Washington. Brooks Laich...- 1 day 14 hr ago
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Recap: Bruins 4, Caps 1
SBN: Japers' Rink (J.P.) — [ GameCenter - Ice Tracker - Game Summary - Event Summary - Faceoff Summary - Play-by-Play - Home TOI - Visitor TOI - Shift Charts - Head-to-Head - Fenwick/Corsi - Zone...- 1 day 15 hr ago
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Third Period Open Thread
SBN: Japers' Rink (J.P.) — Third Period Open Thread The Caps continue to trail by a deuce, but the big story coming out of this one could relate to Brooks Laich, who left the game with an apparent leg injury. Third...- 1 day 16 hr ago
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Second Period Open Thread
SBN: Japers' Rink (J.P.) — Second Period Open Thread A couple of defensive mistakes wind up in the back of the Caps' net while the twine behind Tim Thomas remains undented. Second period ahead...- 1 day 17 hr ago
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Game Day Open Thread - B's @ Caps
SBN: Japers' Rink (J.P.) — Next Game Boston Bruins @ Washington Capitals Sunday, Feb 5, 2012, 12:30 PM EST Verizon Center Sunday Caps Clips: Victory in Montreal; Bruins @ Caps Game Day Complete...- 1 day 18 hr ago
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Open thread: Capitals vs. Bruins
The Washington Post (Post Sports Editors) — Chat about the game in the comments section below and check back here before faceoff for Washington’s lineup. Faceoff: 12:30 p.m., Verizon Center | TV: NBCSP | Radio: 1500 AM Read full...- 1 day 18 hr ago
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Sunday Caps Clips: Victory in Montreal; Bruins @ Caps Game Day
SBN: Japers' Rink (EmilyB) — Your savory breakfast links: Recaps and other assorted musings on yesterday's win from us fat_daddyo , Caps365 video ( Hunter , Caps players ), Vogs , Capitals Voice , NHL.com , WaPo...- 1 day 21 hr ago
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Alex Ovechkin after first game back: ‘I feel pretty good, fresh out there’
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) — Alex Ovechkin didn’t have a particularly large impact on Washington’s 3-0 win over the Canadiens on Saturday afternoon in his first game back after serving a three-game suspension. But it...- 1 day 22 hr ago
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