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Posted at 12:37 AM ET, 04/12/2013

Braden Holtby recovers from shaky start, finishes with 43 saves in win over Hurricanes
By Katie Carrera
Braden Holtby was a little out of sorts at the start of Thursday's game against Carolina but recovered to finish with a career-high saves in a regular season games en route to a 3-1 win.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:37 AM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Canes, Mike Green, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 06:12 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Open thread: Capitals vs. Hurricanes
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals host the Hurricanes Thursday night at Verizon Center.

By Katie Carrera  |  06:12 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Braden Holtby back in net vs. Carolina for 29th start of season
By Katie Carrera
Rest is all well and good but Braden Holtby would rather be in the Capitals net. He'll be back there Thursday night with a start against the Carolina Hurricanes.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:51 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Canes, Goalies, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Joel Ward to miss second straight game, out against Hurricanes
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' morning skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:22 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations

Posted at 12:25 AM ET, 04/03/2013

Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green put on a show as Capitals trounce Carolina
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals' biggest stars lead the comeback against the Hurricanes en route to a 5-3 win Tuesday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:25 AM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Canes, Matt Hendricks, Mike Green, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 05:58 PM ET, 04/02/2013

Open thread: Capitals at Hurricanes
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals take on the Hurricanes and get caught up on all the moves that altered the defense today.

By Katie Carrera  |  05:58 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Defense, Dmitry Orlov, John Erskine, Open Thread, Tomas Kundratek

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 04/02/2013

Michal Neuvirth takes part in Capitals morning skate: 'I'm feeling good'
By Katie Carrera
Michal Neuvirth says he's feeling better three days after being struck in the mask by a shot.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:17 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Canes, Goalies, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 04/02/2013

John Erskine a game-time decision against Carolina (updated)
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals are sticking with the same line combinations for Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes, defensive lineup still uncertain.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:20 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, John Erskine, Practice update

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 03/15/2013

One-timers: More on Alex Ovechkin's night against Carolina
By Katie Carrera
More from the Capitals 3-2 comeback win in Carolina including notes on the dramatic game winner and Alex Ovechkin's 700th career point.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:19 AM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Aaron Volpatti, Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Canes, Joey Crabb, Michal Neuvirth, One timers

Posted at 12:06 AM ET, 03/15/2013

Tomas Kundratek suffers apparent leg injury in win over Carolina
By Katie Carrera
Defenseman Tomas Kundratek won't travel with the team to Boston after suffering an apparent injury to his right leg in the first period of Washington's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:06 AM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Canes, Defense, Injuries, Tomas Kundratek

Posted at 06:06 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Open thread: Capitals at Hurricanes
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals visit Carolina in the second of a home-and-home against the Hurricanes.

By Katie Carrera  |  06:06 PM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Tom Poti set to return to Capitals' lineup
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' morning skate in Raleigh.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:58 PM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Line combinations, Practice update, Tom Poti

Posted at 11:38 AM ET, 03/13/2013

One-timers: Carolina senses Capitals' struggles, trying to knock them out of division race
By Katie Carrera
The Hurricanes know they can all but eliminate Washington from the division race with another win Thursday and other notes following the Capitals' 4-0 loss.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:38 AM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alexander Semin, Braden Holtby, Caps-Canes, Jeff Schultz, Karl Alzner, One timers

Posted at 12:40 AM ET, 03/13/2013

Hurricanes take advantage of Washington's injury-plagued defense
By Katie Carrera
Carolina takes advantage of beat up Caps

By Katie Carrera  |  12:40 AM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Canes, Defense, Jeff Schultz

Posted at 06:50 PM ET, 03/12/2013

Open thread: Capitals vs. Hurricanes
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals host Carolina.

By Katie Carrera  |  06:50 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 01:38 PM ET, 03/12/2013

Marcus Johansson on top line, Mathieu Perreault back in lineup against Carolina
By Katie Carrera
Marcus Johansson is slated for top-line duty and Mathieu Perreault returns to the lineup against the Hurricanes.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:38 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Line combinations, Marcus Johansson, Mathieu Perreault

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Capitals recall Cameron Schilling; John Erskine and Tom Poti out against Hurricanes
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals have recalled defenseman Cam Schilling and it looks like he will play tonight against the Hurricanes.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:39 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Cam Schilling, Caps-Canes, Defense, Injuries, John Erskine, Line combinations, Tom Poti

Posted at 11:50 AM ET, 02/27/2013

One-timers: Capitals keeping defensemen involved offensively
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates has encouraged the blue liners to jump up in the play since training camp and it looks like they're all growing more comfortable with the directive.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:50 AM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Canes, John Carlson, John Erskine, Mike Green, Nicklas Backstrom, One timers

Posted at 12:06 AM ET, 02/27/2013

Braden Holtby records second shutout of the season in win over 'Canes
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals goaltender is on a roll. His second shutout of the season and an important save early on Alexander Semin helped Washington to a 3-0 win.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:06 AM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Canes, Joel Ward, John Carlson, Tom Poti

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Nicklas Backstrom hopeful to play against Carolina, Mike Green set to return
By Katie Carrera
News and notes from the Capitals morning skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:23 AM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Casey Wellman, Jason Chimera, Line combinations, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Troy Brouwer criticizes former Capitals teammate Alexander Semin
By Katie Carrera
Troy Brouwer takes aim at his former teammate, questioning Alexander Semin's work ethic. Some nights you didn't even know if he was gonna come to the rink, Brouwer said.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:39 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alexander Semin, Caps-Canes, Troy Brouwer