Tag: Washington Capitals

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The Rangers' Anton Stralman topples Capitals winger Jason Chimera with a check by the boards in New York's series-tying win over Washington on Sunday.

Capitals offense goes quiet, so series with Rangers goes to Game 7

Brian McNally · May 12, 2013 4:00 am

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Capitals coach Adam Oates is poring over footage to adjust plays before Game 5 against the Rangers.

Looking for little things

Brian McNally · May 9, 2013 4:00 am

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Rangers winger Ryane Clowe celebrates a goal scored by Carl Hagelin in New York's Game 4 victory over the Capitals on Wednesday.

Capitals’ mistakes prove costly as Rangers tie series with Game 4 win

Brian McNally · May 8, 2013 4:00 am

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Capitals goalie Braden Holtby had 26 saves but allowed Derek Stepan to score the game-winner in New York's Game 3 win over Washington on Tuesday.

Adam Oates gives Capitals a rest to regroup for Game 4 against Rangers

Brian McNally · May 7, 2013 4:00 am

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Center Brian Boyle scored a first-period goal, the first of four by the Rangers in New York's Game 3 win over Washington.

Rangers score late, hold on for wild Game 3 win over Capitals

Brian McNally · May 6, 2013 4:00 am

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An overtime goal by Mike Green, right, in Game 2 gave the Capitals a 2-0 edge in their playoff series with the Rangers.

Capitals take the show on the road

Brian McNally · May 5, 2013 4:00 am

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green, second from right, is congratulated by teammates after he scored the game-winning goal in overtime in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 1-0 and lead the best-of-seven games series 2-0. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Getting off to a great start

Brian McNally · May 4, 2013 4:00 am

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Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin scored the first of Washington's three goals in the second period as the Capitals beat the Rangers to take Game 1 of their playoff series.

Three-goal second period keys Game 1 win for Capitals

Brian McNally · May 2, 2013 4:00 am

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There will be four networks covering Nicklas Backstrom and the Caps when they play the Rangers on Thursday.

Jim Williams: Capitals-Rangers playoff series offers plenty of TV options

Jim Williams · May 1, 2013 4:00 am

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Rangers coach John Tortorella has a long history of sniping at the media, opposing players, coaches and even fans.

Thom Loverro: Rangers’ angry coach John Tortorella comes to town to face Capitals

Thom Loverro · May 1, 2013 4:00 am

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Capitals coach Adam Oates: "I could easily just point to a guy and go, 'Be there.' But I'd rather show it to him. Maybe he learns and it makes sense to him why he should be there."

Understated approach pays off for Capitals coach Adam Oates

Brian McNally · May 1, 2013 4:00 am

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Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist lost playoff series against the Capitals in 2009 and 2011 before beating them in one last spring.

Capitals-Rangers playoff matchup provides a new twist on the rivalry

Brian McNally · April 30, 2013 4:00 am