Tag: Washington Capitals

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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, left, will serve a one-game suspension Thursday in Game 4 vs. the Boston Bruins.

Thom Loverro: In NHL, unchecked violence begets an exaggerated response

Thom Loverro · April 18, 2012 4:00 am

Jim Williams: Beninati loves must-win situations like Game 4 for the Capitals

Jim Williams: Beninati loves must-win situations like Game 4 for the Capitals

Jim Williams · April 18, 2012 4:00 am

Nick Wass/APCapitals center Nicklas Backstrom received a one-game suspension for his cross-check on Boston's Rich Peverly at the conclusion of Monday's loss.

Caps’ Backstrom receives one-game suspension

Brian McNally · April 17, 2012 4:00 am

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Nicklas Backstrom and the Washington Capitals lost a physical Game 3 at Verizon Center on Monday night to Greg Zanon and the Boston Bruins.

Caps fail to seize an opening at home

Brian McNally · April 16, 2012 4:00 am

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The first two games between Shawn Thornton's Bruins and John Carlson's Capitals have featured a lot more hitting than scoring with only four goals by both teams combined.

For Caps and Bruins, goals tough to come by

Brian McNally · April 15, 2012 4:00 am

Capitals-Bruins Eastern Conference quarterfinals report card

Brian McNally · April 12, 2012 4:00 am

Capitals’ matchup with Bruins won’t be easy

Brian McNally · April 11, 2012 4:00 am

Matt Slocum/APCapitals goalie Braden Holtby is 14-4-3 in 21 career games with a 2.02 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage.

Capitals’ Holtby not rattled with his role

Brian McNally · April 10, 2012 4:00 am

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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