- Katie Carrera
- Reporter
Katie joined the Post full-time in the spring of 2008 after graduating from Ohio University. She began her Post career covering high school sports throughout the Washington metro area and became the beat writer for the Washington Capitals at the start of the 2010-11 NHL season.
- Tim Hunter unlikely to return as Caps assistant coach
- Hershey Bears name Mike Haviland coach
- 2013 Stanley Cup Final: Bruins shut out Blackhawks, take 2-1 series lead
- 2013 Stanley Cup Final: Bruins, Blackhawks tied up heading into Game 3 in Boston
- Alex Ovechkin’s MVP season cements partnership with Capitals Coach Adam Oates
- Alex Ovechkin says fractured foot is healing well
- Washington Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin wins third Hart Trophy as NHL most valuable player
- Alex Ovechkin wins third Hart Memorial Trophy
- Alex Ovechkin has 'tons of room to improve,' Adam Oates says
- 2013 Stanley Cup Final roundup: Andrew Shaw gives Chicago triple-overtime win in Game 1
- 2013 Stanley Cup Final: Blackhawks, Bruins set for Game 1
- A month after Capitals' playoff elimination, Adam Oates looking forward to next season
- Agent: 'No progress at all' between Matt Hendricks and Capitals
- Joey Crabb won't return to Washington
- NHL closer to making visors mandatory
- Jeff Schultz asks Capitals to trade him
- Capitals season review: Defensemen
- Capitals season review: Forwards, Part II
- Capitals season review: Forwards, Part I
- Capitals season review: Goaltending
- Breaking down the Capitals' restricted free agents
- Breaking down the Capitals' unrestricted free agents
- Should the Capitals re-sign Mike Ribeiro?
- Should the Capitals re-sign Matt Hendricks?
- Wojtek Wolski signs with KHL team
- Tom Wilson eager to make an impact for Caps
- Tom Poti will not return to Capitals
- With coach and system stabilized, Washington Capitals can focus on shaping roster
- Alex Ovechkin played with fractured left foot in Games 6, 7 against Rangers
- Capitals head into offseason with coaching stability
- Alex Ovechkin, Russia eliminated from World Championship
- Washington Capitals turn the page, search for how to take the next step
- Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: Rangers Coach takes aim at Capitals’ complaints about officiating
- Injury updates on Martin Erat, Brooks Laich
- George McPhee on playoff officiating: 'It sure didn't feel right'
- Alex Ovechkin: 'One guy can't win the championship'
- First line vanishes as Capitals eliminated by Rangers
- Capitals players left stunned following Game 7 defeat
- Washington Capitals routed by New York Rangers in Game 7 of 2013 NHL playoff series
- Capitals 'need to be a more disciplined hockey team' in Game 7
- Capitals must turn the page, start fresh in Game 7 against Rangers
- Capitals accuse Derek Dorsett of slew-footing Mike Green
- New York Rangers force Game 7 with 1-0 win over Washington Capitals
- Capitals want to continue frustrating Rangers winger Rick Nash
- Capitals seek strong start at Madison Square Garden in Game 6
- Tom Wilson makes a strong first impression with Capitals
- Capitals' third line makes most of opportunities in Stanley Cup playoffs
- Mike Ribeiro's game-winner propels Capitals to 3-2 series lead
- Capitals 2, Rangers 1: Mike Ribeiro wins Game 5 in overtime
- Tom Wilson set to make NHL debut in Game 5 vs. Rangers
- Alex Ovechkin happy to be Hart Trophy finalist but focused on playoffs
- Capitals must adapt after Rangers dictated play early in Game 4
- Braden Holtby's puck-handling mistake doesn't worry Capitals
- Tom Wilson could make NHL debut in Game 5 against Rangers
- Brooks Laich 'encouraged' by recovery process
- Martin Erat suffers apparent injury to left wrist or forearm in Game 4
- Rangers 4, Capitals 3: New York ties Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at 2
- Capitals know they must remain patient against Vezina finalist Henrik Lundqvist
- Alex Ovechkin on Ryan McDonagh: 'I don't care what he say'
- Brooks Laich skates with teammates for first time since sports hernia surgery
- Marc Staal's return boosts Rangers
- Capitals’ mission in Game 4 vs. Rangers: Stay out of the box
- Adam Oates doesn't think Alex Ovechkin was 'tired,' as Rangers' Ryan McDonagh suggested
- Adam Oates gives Caps the day off: 'Rest obviously is the biggest weapon'
- Capitals' power play falls flat late in Game 3
- Stanley Cup playoffs 2013: Washington Capitals fall to New York Rangers in Game 3, lead series 2-1
- Braden Holtby concerned about Capitals' being too 'loose'
- John Tortorella believes Rangers are 'close'
- Capitals look for balanced approach to shot blocking
- For Caps and Rangers, delay of game is a pivotal rule
- Adam Oates lets Capitals 'breathe' with optional practice
- Delay-of-game penalty played a significant role in Caps' Game 2 win
- Braden Holtby on Game 2: 'It wasn't a very hard game for me'
- 'Game over' Green returns as Capitals take 2-0 series lead
- NHL playoffs: Mike Green’s goal in overtime gives Capitals 2-0 series lead on Rangers
- Capitals stress patience when facing Rangers' penalty kill
- Capitals content to stay the course against Rangers
- Steve Oleksy has eventful playoff debut with pretty assist, puck to face
- Jason Chimera continues postseason success against Rangers
- 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs: Capitals grab upper hand with 3-1 victory over Rangers in Game 1
- Joel Ward will play in Game 1 against Rangers
- Braden Holtby: 'You throw experience out the window and you just play'
- Capitals prepared to contend with Rangers' forecheck
- Joel Ward's status uncertain for Game 1 vs. Rangers
- Capitals insist it’s not the 'good old days' as they open playoffs vs. Rangers
- Capitals-Rangers: Top five story lines to watch unfold
- Metro will extend service for late Capitals playoff games
- Mike Ribeiro returns to playoffs for first time in five years
- Capitals confident in aggressive, pressure-based system against Rangers
- Capitals give mixed reviews on long layoff before Game 1 vs. Rangers
- Capitals being 'careful' with Brooks Laich's recovery
- Joel Ward hopes to be ready for Game 1 vs. Rangers
- Capitals-Rangers playoffs rewind: A look at the last three series
- 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs: Capitals-Rangers first round schedule
- Adam Oates led Washington Capitals to Stanley Cup playoffs with unwavering outlook
- Washington Capitals set to face New York Rangers in NHL playoffs once again
- Alex Ovechkin captures Rocket Richard Trophy
- Brooks Laich had sports hernia surgery, could return for second-round series
- Capitals to face Rangers in Eastern Conference quarterfinals
- Capitals vs. Bruins: Eric Fehr nets game-winner in overtime as Washington upends Boston, 3-2, in season finale
- Open thread: Capitals vs. Bruins
- Capitals re-sign Michal Neuvirth
- Washington Capitals’ first-round playoff opponent remains unknown
- Capitals' potential playoff opponent: New York Rangers
- Capitals' potential playoff opponent: Toronto Maple Leafs
- Capitals' potential playoff opponent: New York Islanders
- Capitals' potential playoff opponent: Ottawa Senators
- Capitals' loss to Senators offers potential playoff preview, animosity and all
- Capitals vs. Senators: Sergei Gonchar scores game-winner in overtime as Washington falls to Ottawa, 2-1
- Open Thread: Capitals vs. Senators
- Adam Oates wants the Capitals to show Ottawa 'who we are as a team'
- Erik Karlsson will return to Senators' lineup against Capitals
- Joel Ward skates but won't face Senators; Michal Neuvirth to start
- John Erskine's key saves in Caps' win against Winnipeg
- Capitals reward Adam Oates's confidence, clinch Southeast Division
- Washington Capitals clinch Southeast Division, No. 3 seed with 5-3 win over Jets
- Open thread: Capitals vs. Jets
- Capitals hope to take advantage of tired, 'maybe a little sloppy' Winnipeg
- Capitals ready for emotionally charged, critical game against Jets
- Tom Poti nominated for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
- Capitals gear up for final week of regular season (updated)
- Washington Capitals’ penalty kill makes steady improvement
- Braden Holtby comes to his own defense in Montreal
- Capitals' second line success providing offensive balance
- Alex Ovechkin closing in on Rocket Richard Trophy
- Capitals 5, Canadiens 1: Ovechkin scores twice to lift Washington
- Open thread: Capitals at Canadiens
- Martin Erat starting to find his footing with Capitals
- Braden Holtby to make fifth consecutive start
- Washington Capitals put loss to Ottawa in past as visit to Montreal awaits
- Nicklas Backstrom taking part in Caps practice in Montreal (updated)
- Braden Holtby not dwelling on puck-handling blunder
- Capitals 'sloppy' against Senators
- Nicklas Backstrom injured in loss to Senators
- Capitals vs. Senators: Washington’s eight-game winning streak snapped in Ottawa
- Open thread: Capitals at Senators
- Ottawa weathers injuries with mix of veteran experience and youthful enthusiasm
- Capitals aim for ninth straight win as they visit Senators
- Marcus Johansson quietly a key to Capitals' success
- Caps believe Jay McClement should have been penalized for hit on Nicklas Backstrom
- Alex Ovechkin's defense of Nicklas Backstrom 'shows team toughness'
- Adam Oates: Alex Ovechkin 'absolutely' should be NHL MVP
- Capitals vs. Maple Leafs: Alex Ovechkin steps up for his teammate, then scores to spark Washington to eighth straight victory
- Open thread: Capitals vs. Maple Leafs
- Karl Alzner, John Carlson don't mind being separated
- Verizon Center plans 'enhanced' security for Capitals game after Boston Marathon bombings
- Capitals want Brooks Laich 'pain free' before skating again
- Troy Brouwer relishing role as a shooter, scorer
- Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom fuel Washington Capitals’ resurgence
- Marcus Johansson 'a little sore,' leaves practice early
- Joel Ward skates briefly, Jack Hillen back in Minnesota visiting family
- More on the Capitals' lessons from a lost four-goal lead
- Capitals vs. Lightning: Washington survives in overtime for seventh straight win
- Open thread: Capitals vs. Lightning
- Martin Erat will return to Capitals' lineup against Lightning
- Uncertainty surrounds injury to Capitals forward Brooks Laich
- Uncertainty about Brooks Laich's groin injury cause for concern
- Joel Ward skates for first time since suffering knee contusion
- Braden Holtby recovers from shaky start, finishes with 43 saves in win over Hurricanes
- Capitals win their sixth straight with 3-1 victory over Hurricanes
- Open thread: Capitals vs. Hurricanes
- The loss that helped spark the Capitals' turnaround
- Braden Holtby back in net vs. Carolina for 29th start of season
- Joel Ward to miss second straight game, out against Hurricanes
- Washington Capitals proudly sit atop inferior Southeast Division
- Injury updates on Brooks Laich, Martin Erat and Joel Ward
- One-timers: Capitals shake off early deficit in Montreal; Ovechkin leads the way again
- Strong second period fuels Capitals' win in Montreal
- Capitals vs. Canadiens: Alex Ovechkin scores 26th goal as Washington tops Montreal, 3-2
- Open thread: Capitals at Canadiens
- Capitals eager to gauge their progress with matchup against Canadiens
- Adam Oates on starting Michal Neuvirth in Montreal: 'He needs to know that he's a part of our team'
- Martin Erat, Joel Ward not on ice for Capitals morning skate in Montreal
- Alex Ovechkin scores empty-net goal
- Capitals vs. Lightning: Alex Ovechkin scores two more goals as Washington tops Tampa Bay, 4-2
- Open thread: Capitals vs. Lightning
- Brooks Laich, Martin Erat to miss Capitals' game vs. Lightning
- Alex Ovechkin's offensive tear continues with hat trick against Panthers
- Capitals want to learn from lackluster finish against Panthers
- Capitals 4, Panthers 3: Ovechkin notches hat trick in win
- Martin Erat injured against Panthers (updated)
- Open thread: Capitals at Panthers
- Capitals can't let Brooks Laich's absence slow them down
- Brooks Laich to miss Capitals' game at Panthers (updated)
- Washington Capitals’ Mike Green is finally returning to form
- One-timers: Caps take over first in Southeast; Martin Erat debuts
- Braden Holtby stellar with 35-save outing against Islanders
- Brooks Laich leaves Capitals' win over Islanders with undisclosed injury
- Capitals vs. Islanders: Washington moves atop Southeast Division
- Open thread: Capitals vs. Islanders
- Martin Erat: 'I want to play for a Stanley Cup and that was my choice'
- Martin Erat arrives in Washington, to play on third line vs. Islanders
- Matt Hendricks plays through scratched cornea; Capitals send Nate Schmidt to Hershey
- Washington Capitals trade for Martin Erat, part with prospect Filip Forsberg
- Capitals trade top prospect Filip Forsberg to Nashville for Martin Erat (Updated)
- Mike Ribeiro: 'I don't really see myself move or sign today'
- NHL trade deadline: Blue Jackets acquire Marian Gaborik; Jason Pominville to Minnesota
- Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green put on a show as Capitals trounce Carolina
- Capitals vs Hurricanes: Alex Ovechkin has three points, Nicklas Backstrom has four to rally Washington
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