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Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 04/21/2013

Braden Holtby comes to his own defense in Montreal
By Katie Carrera
Braden Holtby discusses defending himself against opponents intentionally trying to run him in his crease.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:32 PM ET, 04/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Habs

Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 04/21/2013

Capitals' second line success providing offensive balance
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals' top offensive talents continue to produce, but in the past five games so has the second line.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:40 AM ET, 04/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Habs, Martin Erat, Mike Ribeiro, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 12:30 AM ET, 04/21/2013

Alex Ovechkin closing in on Rocket Richard Trophy
By Katie Carrera
With two goals against the Canadiens, Alex Ovechkin moves closer to another Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL's leading goal scorer.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:30 AM ET, 04/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Habs, Mike Ribeiro, Rocket Richard Trophy, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 06:13 PM ET, 04/20/2013

Open thread: Capitals at Canadiens
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals visit the Canadiens Saturday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  06:13 PM ET, 04/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Habs, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 04/20/2013

Martin Erat starting to find his footing with Capitals
By Katie Carrera
Back from injury, Martin Erat is starting to find his way with the Capitals and establish chemistry with his linemates.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:31 PM ET, 04/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Habs, Martin Erat, Mike Ribeiro, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 04/20/2013

Braden Holtby to make fifth consecutive start
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals morning skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:15 PM ET, 04/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Habs, Line combinations

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 04/10/2013

One-timers: Capitals shake off early deficit in Montreal; Ovechkin leads the way again
By Katie Carrera
ONE-TIMERS | The Caps shake off an initial one-goal deficit and demonstrate their resiliency.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:02 AM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Habs, Eric Fehr, Jack Hillen, Jay Beagle, Michal Neuvirth, One timers

Posted at 01:13 AM ET, 04/10/2013

Strong second period fuels Capitals' win in Montreal
By Katie Carrera
Two goals in the span of 1:46 in the second period allowed Washington to gain the upper hand against the Canadiens Tuesday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:13 AM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Habs, Eric Fehr, Jack Hillen

Posted at 06:26 PM ET, 04/09/2013

Open thread: Capitals at Canadiens
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals visit the second-place Montreal Canadiens Tuesday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  06:26 PM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Habs, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 04/09/2013

Capitals eager to gauge their progress with matchup against Canadiens
By Katie Carrera
While the Capitals have found success recently, they still only have three wins against teams currently in playoff position this season.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:53 PM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Habs, Karl Alzner, Mathieu Perreault

Posted at 01:55 PM ET, 04/09/2013

Adam Oates on starting Michal Neuvirth in Montreal: 'He needs to know that he's a part of our team'
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates explains why the Capitals will turn to Michal Neuvirth tonight in Montreal.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:55 PM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Habs, Goalies, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 04/09/2013

Martin Erat, Joel Ward not on ice for Capitals morning skate in Montreal
By Katie Carrera
Injured wingers Martin Erat and Joel Ward aren't on the ice for the morning skate in Montreal and are questionable for Tuesday's game.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:49 AM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Habs, Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations, Martin Erat, Tom Poti

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

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 01/25/2013

One-timers: Capitals off to unsettling start
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals 4-1 loss to Montreal.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:00 AM ET, 01/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Habs, John Carlson, Karl Alzner, One timers

Posted at 12:41 AM ET, 01/25/2013

Capitals 'outworked' in 4-1 loss to Montreal
By Katie Carrera
As the Capitals look for answers following another disastrous defeat, they point to one common trait: work ethic.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:41 AM ET, 01/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Habs, Joey Crabb, Nicklas Backstrom, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 03:19 PM ET, 01/24/2013

Adam Oates looking for more from Marcus Johansson
By Katie Carrera
Marcus Johansson will be on the fourth line as the Capitals take on the Canadiens as Coach Adam Oates looks for more out of him.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:19 PM ET, 01/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Habs, Marcus Johansson

Posted at 01:18 PM ET, 01/24/2013

Mathieu Perreault: 'I didn't ask for a trade'
By Katie Carrera
Capitals forward Mathieu Perreault says he only wants more ice time and an opportunity to prove himself to Coach Adam Oates.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:18 PM ET, 01/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Habs, Mathieu Perreault

Posted at 10:29 AM ET, 01/24/2013

Wolski joins top line, Johansson to fourth line (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates has tinkered with his line combinations ahead of tonight's game against Montreal.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:29 AM ET, 01/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Habs, Line combinations, Marcus Johansson

Posted at 02:44 PM ET, 01/23/2013

Michal Neuvirth ready to face Canadiens
By Katie Carrera
Neuvirth will make his first start of the season on Thursday.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:44 PM ET, 01/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Habs, Goaltenders, Michal Neuvirth