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Caps 5, Jets 3: Five Observations

Caps 5, Jets 3: Five Observations

Brian McNally · April 24, 2013 4:00 am

Nick Wass/AP
Capitals center Matt Hendricks, right, scored the first of Washington's five goals in a playoff-clinching win over the Jets on Tuesday.

Not an easy road, but the Capitals are division champions again

Brian McNally · April 23, 2013 4:00 am

Caps’ playoff math

Caps’ playoff math

Brian McNally · April 23, 2013 4:00 am

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Dan Haren allowed three runs in five-plus innings but lost for the third time in four games as the Nationals fell to the Cardinals on Monday night.

For Nationals’ Dan Haren, better effort not enough in loss to Cardinals

Brian McNally · April 22, 2013 4:00 am

Graham Hughes/AP/Canadian Press
Alex Ovechkin has helped the Caps become one of the Eastern Conference's best teams since they started the season 2-8-1.

For Capitals, it’s win and they’re in

Brian McNally · April 22, 2013 4:00 am

Caps defenseman Tom Poti nominated for Masterton Trophy

Caps defenseman Tom Poti nominated for Masterton Trophy

Brian McNally · April 22, 2013 4:00 am

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Drew Storen

Nationals’ start is a little off schedule

Brian McNally · April 21, 2013 4:00 am

Any combination of four points gained by Washington or lost by Winnipeg hands Washington its fifth Southeast Division title in six years -- and the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference that goes with it. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)

Capitals appear to be in good shape in Southeast Division

Brian McNally · April 21, 2013 4:00 am

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Justin Upton

The Baseball Page: April 21, 2013

Brian McNally · April 20, 2013 4:00 am

Al Behrman/AP
Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler has a 0.90 ERA through his first three starts this season.

Ross Detwiler shows Nationals what he’s got

Brian McNally · April 18, 2013 4:00 am

Red Wings in danger of being clipped in playoff race

Red Wings in danger of being clipped in playoff race

Brian McNally · April 18, 2013 4:00 am

Caps 5, Maple Leafs 1: Five Observations

Caps 5, Maple Leafs 1: Five Observations

Brian McNally · April 17, 2013 4:00 am