Capitals Insider: Caps-Leafs


Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 04/17/2013

Caps believe Jay McClement should have been penalized for hit on Nicklas Backstrom
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals thought there should have been a penalty on Jay McClement's hit that sent Nicklas Backstrom into the boards in the first period Tuesday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:20 AM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Caps-Leafs, Jay McClement, Nicklas Backstrom, Steve Oleksy, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 10:23 AM ET, 04/17/2013

Alex Ovechkin's defense of Nicklas Backstrom 'shows team toughness'
By Katie Carrera
More on how Alex Ovechkin's quick defense of Nicklas Backstrom sparked the Capitals and sent a statement of team toughness and unity.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:23 AM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Leafs, Nicklas Backstrom, Steve Oleksy, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 12:47 AM ET, 04/17/2013

Adam Oates: Alex Ovechkin 'absolutely' should be NHL MVP
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates knows he's biased but says Alex Ovechkin should be the NHL's MVP.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:47 AM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Leafs

Posted at 06:02 PM ET, 04/16/2013

Open thread: Capitals vs. Maple Leafs
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals host the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night at Verizon Center.

By Katie Carrera  |  06:02 PM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Leafs, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 09:50 AM ET, 02/06/2013

One-timers: Capitals searching for answers
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals' 3-2 loss to Toronto.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:50 AM ET, 02/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Leafs, Karl Alzner, Marcus Johansson, Michal Neuvirth, One timers, Tom Poti

Posted at 11:51 PM ET, 02/05/2013

Frustrated Capitals undone by compounding mistakes once again
By Katie Carrera
Once again, the Capitals are left searching for answers when errors compound to cost them a chance for a victory vs. Toronto.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:51 PM ET, 02/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Leafs, Joey Crabb, Karl Alzner, Matt Hendricks, Tom Poti

Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 02/05/2013

Neuvirth will start vs. Toronto, Ovechkin talks about scoring woes
By Mark Giannotto
Capitals Coach Adam Oates will go with Michal Neuvirth in net Tuesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

By Mark Giannotto  |  12:04 PM ET, 02/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Leafs, Michal Neuvirth, Phil Kessel

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 02/01/2013

One-timers: Another lead after two periods lost
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals 3-2 loss in Toronto.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:40 PM ET, 02/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Leafs, One timers

Posted at 12:10 AM ET, 02/01/2013

Penalty epidemic costing Capitals
By Katie Carrera
Washington is called for eight minor penalties in the first 34 minutes of the game Thursday night as an alarming lack of discipline continues.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:10 AM ET, 02/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Leafs, Joel Ward, Mike Ribeiro, penalties

Posted at 03:17 PM ET, 01/31/2013

Marcus Johansson back in the lineup against Maple Leafs
By Katie Carrera
After two games as a healthy scratch, Capitals center Marcus Johansson gets an opportunity to show he deserves to play.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:17 PM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Leafs, Marcus Johansson

Posted at 02:32 PM ET, 01/31/2013

Michal Neuvirth brings 'stability' to struggling Caps
By Katie Carrera
Goaltender Braden Holtby says Michal Neuvirth "deserves" to play and understands why the Capitals are rolling with the 24-year-old Czech.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:32 PM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Leafs, Goalies, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 01/31/2013

Brooks Laich takes part in morning skate in Toronto (updated)
By Katie Carrera
For the first time this season, Capitals forward Brooks Laich took part in an on-ice workout with his teammates.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:49 AM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Leafs, Line combinations