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Capitals goalie Braden Holtby had 33 saves in Washington's 3-0 win over Carolina on Tuesday, Holtby's second shutout of the season and seventh straight start.

Braden Holtby, Capitals have fun in shutout win

Brian McNally · February 26, 2013 5:00 am

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Forward Alexander Semin left Washington last summer to sign a one-year, $7 million contract with Carolina.

The polarizing return of former Caps winger Alexander Semin

Brian McNally · February 25, 2013 5:00 am

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Caps sign goalie Braden Holtby, defenseman John Erskine to contract extensions

Brian McNally · February 25, 2013 5:00 am

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Left wing Alexander Semin scored 197 goals in seven seasons with the Washington Capitals, the fifth most in franchise history.

Former Capitals star Alexander Semin breezes back into town with Hurricanes

Brian McNally · February 25, 2013 5:00 am

Curtis Granderson’s injury leaves Yankees out of their depth

Curtis Granderson’s injury leaves Yankees out of their depth

Brian McNally · February 24, 2013 5:00 am

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Travis Trice

In college basketball, it’s the No. 1 question

Brian McNally · February 24, 2013 5:00 am

Caps Game Day – 12 p.m. vs. New Jersey

Caps Game Day – 12 p.m. vs. New Jersey

Brian McNally · February 23, 2013 5:00 am

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Alex Ovechkin finished with his first hat trick in more than two years and four points overall as the Capitals beat the Devils.

Hats off to Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin in win over Devils

Brian McNally · February 23, 2013 5:00 am

Devils visit timely for an Oates, McPhee chat

Devils visit timely for an Oates, McPhee chat

Brian McNally · February 23, 2013 5:00 am

Analyzing the Caps’ penalty problem.

Analyzing the Caps’ penalty problem.

Brian McNally · February 22, 2013 5:00 am

Devils 3, Caps 2: Five Observations

Devils 3, Caps 2: Five Observations

Brian McNally · February 22, 2013 5:00 am

Caps win a game of hide-and-seek – and yet still lose.

Caps win a game of hide-and-seek – and yet still lose.

Brian McNally · February 22, 2013 5:00 am