Capitals Insider: Caps-Lightning


Posted at 11:18 AM ET, 04/14/2013

Mike 'Game Over' Green strikes again
By Mark Giannotto
The defenseman's 15th game-winning goal, and second in as many nights, helped Washington stave off a collapse against Tampa Bay on Saturday.

By Mark Giannotto  |  11:18 AM ET, 04/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Lightning, Mike Green

Posted at 12:32 AM ET, 04/14/2013

More on the Capitals' lessons from a lost four-goal lead
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals won Saturday night but were focused on the method and learning from blowing a four-goal lead against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:32 AM ET, 04/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Lightning, Jason Chimera, Mike Green

Posted at 05:36 PM ET, 04/13/2013

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

By Katie Carrera  |  05:36 PM ET, 04/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Lightning, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 04/13/2013

Martin Erat will return to Capitals' lineup against Lightning
By Katie Carrera
After missing three games with an injured left leg, Martin Erat is set to return to the Capitals lineup tonight at Verizon Center.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:30 AM ET, 04/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Lightning, Injuries, Line combinations, Martin Erat

Posted at 12:45 AM ET, 04/08/2013

Alex Ovechkin scores empty-net goal
By Katie Carrera
After missing several opportunities this season, Alex Ovechkin finally records an empty net goal. But it turns out he didn't even need to put the puck in the net.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:45 AM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Lightning, NHL rulebook, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 06:51 PM ET, 04/07/2013

Open thread: Capitals vs. Lightning
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals host Tampa Bay Sunday night at Verizon Center.

By Katie Carrera  |  06:51 PM ET, 04/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Lightning, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 02/15/2013

One-timers: Power play, third line come up big again for Caps
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals' win over Tampa Bay.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:22 AM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Lightning, Eric Fehr, Joel Ward, Mathieu Perreault, One timers, Power play

Posted at 12:02 AM ET, 02/15/2013

Braden Holtby, Capitals hang on for third straight win
By Katie Carrera
Braden Holtby had one of his strongest outings of the season until a few lapses cost him and the Capitals late. He's backstopped each victory during the three-game winning streak, though.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:02 AM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Lightning

Posted at 07:08 PM ET, 02/14/2013

Open thread: Capitals at Lightning
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals visit the Lightning.

By Katie Carrera  |  07:08 PM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Lightning, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 02/14/2013

Braden Holtby to make third consecutive start for Capitals (updated)
By Katie Carrera
News and notes from the Capitals morning skate in Tampa.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:35 AM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Lightning, Line combinations

Posted at 08:52 AM ET, 02/14/2013

Adam Oates: Caps need Jason Chimera to be 'reliable' on top line
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates discusses what he wants to see out of Jason Chimera on the Capitals' top line.

By Katie Carrera  |  08:52 AM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Lightning, Jason Chimera

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 01/20/2013

Joel Ward records first multi-goal game as a Capital
By Katie Carrera
The winger's two-goal performance against the Lightning was a bright spot in a 6-3 loss on opening night.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:02 AM ET, 01/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Lightning, Joel Ward

Posted at 01:25 AM ET, 01/20/2013

Adam Oates on Caps' 6-3 loss to Lightning: 'We got tired at times'
By Katie Carrera
A lack of game conditioning and penalties helped unravel the Capitals hopes for victory Saturday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:25 AM ET, 01/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Lightning, Mike Ribeiro, penalties