Tag: Washington Capitals

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Capitals winger Troy Brouwer: "You get to study your opponents a little bit more. And you get to flow into the playoffs rather than just be thrown into them."

Capitals get more rest than they could ever want before playoffs start Thursday

Brian McNally · April 29, 2013 4:00 am

Capitals-Rangers Eastern Conference semifinals preview

Capitals-Rangers Eastern Conference semifinals preview

Brian McNally · April 28, 2013 4:00 am

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Since Mike Green returned from injury, the defenseman has tallied 10 goals and nine assists as the Capitals ended the regular season on a 15-2-2 run.

Healthy Mike Green showing his stuff for Capitals

Brian McNally · April 28, 2013 4:00 am

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Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin's all-around performance makes him the NHL's most valuable player, according to hockey analyst Craig Laughlin.

Jim Williams: Mid-season adjustments got Capitals back on track for playoff run

Jim Williams · April 27, 2013 4:00 am

Caps Game Night – 7 p.m. vs Ottawa

Caps Game Night – 7 p.m. vs Ottawa

Brian McNally · April 25, 2013 4:00 am

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Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-best 32nd goal Thursday in Washington's overtime loss to Ottawa at the Verizon Center.

Capitals have trouble rounding into playoff form with loss in meaningless game

Brian McNally · April 25, 2013 4:00 am

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The Capitals clinched their fifth division title in six seasons by beating the Jets on Tuesday night at Verizon Center.

Thom Loverro: Capitals drop the Hammer on Southeast Division again

Thom Loverro · April 24, 2013 4:00 am

Capitals’ John Erskine proving his worth

Capitals’ John Erskine proving his worth

Brian McNally · April 24, 2013 4:00 am

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After spending the lockout without a deal, Eric Fehr has scored eight goals and added eight assists for the Caps this season.

Capitals give Eric Fehr two-year, $3 million extension

Brian McNally · April 24, 2013 4:00 am

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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

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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

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