Tag: Washington Capitals

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Steve Oleksy has become a mainstay for the Caps since he was called up from the American Hockey League in early March.

Capitals making do on the blueline

Brian McNally · March 25, 2013 4:00 am

Capitals creep back into playoff race with shootout win over Rangers

Capitals creep back into playoff race with shootout win over Rangers

Brian McNally · March 24, 2013 4:00 am

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Alex Ovechkin

Getting right: Adam Oates’ decision to move Alex Ovechkin from the left side has the star back on track

Brian McNally · March 23, 2013 4:00 am

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) puts the puck behind Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) and Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) for a game-winning goal in the third-period. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Unable to hold onto the lead

Associated Press · March 20, 2013 4:00 am

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Winger Alex Ovechkin: "We can end the season this week or we continue to fight for the playoffs. We have to see what's in our side."

Two huge games in one trip to Winnipeg for Capitals

Brian McNally · March 20, 2013 4:00 am

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The Capitals' Jason Chimera ended a career-worst 27-game scoreless streak with a goal against the Sabres on Sunday night.

Capitals’ Jason Chimera relieved his slump is over

Brian McNally · March 18, 2013 4:00 am

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Marcus Johansson, center, scored one of the Capitals' three goals in a 5:22-span in the second quarter of a victory over the Sabres.

Fast, furious scoring burst turns into victory for Capitals

Brian McNally · March 17, 2013 4:00 am

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Zdeno Chara and the Bruins got physical with Jason Chimera and the Caps from the start of their victory at TD Garden.

No comeback for Capitals this time against Bruins

Ken Powtak · March 16, 2013 4:00 am

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Alex Ovechkin was credited with an assist on the game-winning goal by Mike Ribeiro (9).

Capitals take step in right direction with victory over Hurricanes

Associated Press · March 14, 2013 4:00 am

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Alex Ovechkin

Capitals’ Adam Oates leads the defense of Alex Ovechkin

Brian McNally · March 14, 2013 4:00 am

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Alex Ovechkin will be reunited with Nicklas Backstrom on the top line for the Caps' rematch with the Hurricanes on Thursday.

Capitals’ dire situation tough to forget

Brian McNally · March 13, 2013 4:00 am

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Brooks Laich

Brooks Laich not enjoying the wait for groin injury to heal

Brian McNally · March 12, 2013 4:00 am