Capitals Insider: Caps-Devils


Posted at 07:13 PM ET, 02/23/2013

Braden Holtby stops penalty shot at key juncture for Caps vs. Devils
By Katie Carrera
The save midway through the second period helped the Capitals continue building momentum en route to their 5-1 win.

By Katie Carrera  |  07:13 PM ET, 02/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Devils, Penalty Shot, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 11:55 AM ET, 02/23/2013

Open thread: Capitals vs. Devils
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals host the Devils for a Saturday matinee.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:55 AM ET, 02/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Devils, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 10:37 AM ET, 02/23/2013

Mike Green a game-time decision for Capitals against Devils
By Katie Carrera
Mike Green will take warmups but needs to be completely confident he's ready to play before returning to the lineup. Coach Adam Oates: I can't have him go two shifts and then get hurt.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:37 AM ET, 02/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Devils, Injuries, Mike Green

Posted at 09:58 PM ET, 02/22/2013

Alex Ovechkin searching for finishing touch
By Katie Carrera
Alex Ovechkin played a strong game Thursday night against New Jersey and had numerous scoring chances, he just couldn't find a way to put the puck in the back of the net.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:58 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Devils, Ilya Kovalchuk

Posted at 01:02 PM ET, 02/22/2013

Mike Green taking the cautious route: 'Better I be safe than sorry'
By Katie Carrera
Capitals defenseman Mike Green says he's feeling better but stresses that he's being cautious with his recovery.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:02 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Devils, Injuries, Mike Green

Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 02/22/2013

One-timers: Caps can't shake the penalty problem
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals' 3-2 loss to the Devils on Thursday night in New Jersey..

By Katie Carrera  |  12:52 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Devils, One timers

Posted at 12:42 AM ET, 02/22/2013

About the Capitals' puck over the glass penalty against New Jersey
By Katie Carrera
In a third period filled with Capitals penalties, one was particularly strange.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:42 AM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Devils, Jay Beagle, penalties

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 02/21/2013

Scheduling quirk brings New Jersey to D.C. for two games this week
By Katie Carrera
The compressed 48-game season makes for some quirks, like the Capitals hosting the Devils for consecutive games at Verizon Center.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:31 PM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Devils, Karl Alzner, Wojtek Wolski

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Mike Green 'game-time decision' against Devils (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals morning skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:17 AM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Devils, Injuries, Line combinations, Marcus Johansson, Mike Green

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 01/26/2013

One-timers: Lackluster special teams, abundance of penalties troublesome for Caps
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals 3-2 overtime loss to the Devils.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:56 AM ET, 01/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Devils, Line combinations, One timers, penalties, Power play

Posted at 01:18 AM ET, 01/26/2013

Michal Neuvirth keeps Caps afloat against Devils
By Katie Carrera
While they didn't win in New Jersey, the Capitals got a stand out performance from goaltender Michal Neuvirth.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:18 AM ET, 01/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Devils, Joel Ward, Karl Alzner, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 06:42 PM ET, 01/25/2013

Open thread: Capitals at Devils
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Caps visit the undefeated New Jersey Devils.

By Katie Carrera  |  06:42 PM ET, 01/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Devils, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 05:48 PM ET, 01/25/2013

Alex Ovechkin to play left wing against New Jersey
By Katie Carrera
After eight periods at right wing, Alex Ovechkin will be at his usual spot at left wing Friday night in New Jersey.

By Katie Carrera  |  05:48 PM ET, 01/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Devils

Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 01/25/2013

'Fragile' Caps need a bounce to go their way
By Katie Carrera
These days, any surge by the opposing team throws the Caps off track. They need to find something to build off of in a hurry.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:31 PM ET, 01/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Devils, Caps-Habs, Joey Crabb, Karl Alzner