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The Capitals cruised past the Rangers on Saturday night to finish seventh in the Eastern Conference, setting up a matchup with the defending Stanley Cup champion Bruins.

For once, the burden’s not on the Capitals in the playoffs

Brian McNally · April 10, 2012 4:00 am

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Capitals goalie Braden Holtby has never started a Stanley Cup playoff game.

Thom Loverro: Humility may change outlook for Capitals

Thom Loverro · April 9, 2012 4:00 am

Capitals happy they waited on Backstrom

Brian McNally · April 9, 2012 4:00 am

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The Capitals clinched a playoff spot with a 4-2 win over the Panthers at Verizon Center on Thursday night. Washington plays at the Rangers in its season finale on Saturday.

Capitals finally rooted to a playoff spot

Brian McNally · April 5, 2012 4:00 am

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Michal Neuvirth will get the start in goal for the Capitals on Thursday night.

Scenario is quite simple for the Capitals

Brian McNally · April 4, 2012 4:00 am

Sabres win hurts Caps

Brian McNally · April 3, 2012 4:00 am

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Alexander Semin scored the game-winner in a shootout Saturday to put the Capitals two points ahead of the Sabres.

Capitals suddenly back in control

Brian McNally · April 1, 2012 4:00 am

Backstrom’s return a successful one

Brian McNally · March 31, 2012 4:00 am

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Forward Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are two points out of a playoff spot with five games left in the season.

Postseason fate no longer in Capitals’ control

Brian McNally · March 28, 2012 4:00 am

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Braden Holtby shut out the Wild on Sunday to help the Caps move into a tie for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, though they hold the tiebreaker.

Chance at postseason possibly is on the line for Capitals

Brian McNally · March 26, 2012 4:00 am

Evan Vucci/APAlex Ovechkin scored his 10th goal in 12 games Sunday in the Capitals'victory against the Wild, giving him 36 this season.

Ovechkin gets defensive in victory for Capitals

Brian McNally · March 25, 2012 4:00 am

Capitals’ Backstrom cleared to return to practice

Brian McNally · March 24, 2012 4:00 am