Capitals Insider: Caps-Pens


Posted at 03:09 PM ET, 04/11/2013

The loss that helped spark the Capitals' turnaround
By Katie Carrera
Washington is 9-1-1 in its last 11 games, but before this run of success was a gut-wrenching loss that helped show the team how well it could play.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:09 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Pens, John Carlson, Matt Hendricks, Pittsburgh Penguins

Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 03/20/2013

One-timers: Brooks Laich's debut, Capitals find positives in defensive play
By Katie Carrera
Notes on Brooks Laich's return, the Capitals defensive showing and more on the power play from Tuesday's 2-1 loss in Pittsburgh.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:59 AM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, Caps-Pens, Jack Hillen, Karl Alzner, One timers

Posted at 07:24 AM ET, 03/20/2013

More on the Capitals' missed power play opportunity
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals inability to score on a four-minute power play and Pittsburgh's strong penalty kill in the third period changed the course of Tuesday's game.

By Katie Carrera  |  07:24 AM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Pens, Dan Bylsma, Eric Fehr, Matt Niskanen, Sidney Crosby

Posted at 06:37 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Open thread: Capitals at Penguins
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals take on the Penguins Tuesday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  06:37 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Pens, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 03:58 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Dmitry Orlov 'so happy' to be healthy and back with Capitals
By Katie Carrera
After recovering from two concussions, Dmitry Orlov is excited to make his season debut with the Capitals.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:58 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Pens, Concussions, Dmitry Orlov, Hershey Bears

Posted at 03:06 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Braden Holtby: Capitals 'haven't been even close to intense enough'
By Katie Carrera
Asked about the importance of Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, goaltender Braden Holtby said the Capitals haven't been intense enough this season and hopes that the utility forward can help spark them.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:06 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Brooks Laich, Caps-Pens, Matt Hendricks

Posted at 02:41 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Alex Ovechkin on how to beat Penguins: 'We just have to get on top of Crosby right away'
By Katie Carrera
The Penguins head into tonight's matchup with Washington in search of their 10th straight victory.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:41 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Pens, Craig Adams, Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Brooks Laich to make season debut vs. Penguins
By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich will make his season debut after missing the first 28 games of the season with a groin injury.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:35 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Pens, Groin injuries, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 03/19/2013

Brooks Laich likely to return against Penguins
By Katie Carrera
Based on the morning skate it looks like Brooks Laich may be back in the Capitals lineup tonight in Pittsburgh.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:47 AM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Pens, Line combinations, Tom Poti

Posted at 12:29 AM ET, 02/08/2013

Coach Adam Oates explains goaltender switch against Penguins
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals first-year coach explains why he pulled starter Michal Neuvirth against Pittsburgh.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:29 AM ET, 02/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Pens, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 02/07/2013

Sidney Crosby on Alex Ovechkin: 'I'm sure eventually the points will come'
By Katie Carrera
Alex Ovechkin might only have two goals heading into tonight's game but the Penguins still consider the Washington captain to be a threat.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:04 PM ET, 02/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Orpik, Caps-Pens, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby

Posted at 11:13 AM ET, 02/07/2013

Capitals searching for more offensive production
By Katie Carrera
Entering tonight's game against Pittsburgh the Capitals are the only team in the NHL that hasn't scored four goals in any one game.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:13 AM ET, 02/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Pens, Jason Chimera, Joel Ward, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 10:05 AM ET, 02/04/2013

One-timers: Oates sees positives in Caps' loss to Penguins
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals 6-3 loss to Pittsburgh.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:05 AM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Pens, John Carlson, Mike Ribeiro, One timers

Posted at 05:23 PM ET, 02/03/2013

Braden Holtby frustrated with performance in first game against Penguins
By Mark Giannotto
The Penguins scored their first five goals on just 14 shots Sunday and the 22-year-old goalie stopped just 20 of the 26 shots he faced.

By Mark Giannotto  |  05:23 PM ET, 02/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Pens, Goalies, Pittsburgh Penguins

Posted at 12:29 PM ET, 02/03/2013

Open thread: Capitals vs. Penguins
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Caps host the Penguins.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:29 PM ET, 02/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Pens, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 02/03/2013

Alex Ovechkin: 'It kind of embarrass me' to only have 3 points through 8 games
By Katie Carrera
Alex Ovechkin expresses his surprise that players like him and Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin have struggled to score since returning to the NHL. He also acknowledges that he's embarrassed to not have more than three points.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:23 AM ET, 02/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Pens

Posted at 04:47 PM ET, 02/02/2013

Braden Holtby to start against Penguins
By Katie Carrera
Goaltender Braden Holtby will face the Penguins for the first time in his career Sunday.

By Katie Carrera  |  04:47 PM ET, 02/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Pens, Michal Neuvirth