Capitals Insider: Caps-Sens


Posted at 12:48 AM ET, 04/26/2013

Capitals' loss to Senators offers potential playoff preview, animosity and all
By Katie Carrera
Thursday's game didn't have any greater meaning for the Capitals, but it did offer a look at what a first-round playoff matchup against Ottawa might look like.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:48 AM ET, 04/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Sens, John Erskine, Karl Alzner, Steve Oleksy

Posted at 05:54 PM ET, 04/25/2013

Open Thread: Capitals vs. Senators
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals host the Ottawa Senators Thursday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  05:54 PM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 01:44 PM ET, 04/25/2013

Adam Oates wants the Capitals to show Ottawa 'who we are as a team'
By Katie Carrera
Ottawa, a potential first round playoff opponent, won both of the first two meetings with the Capitals this season and Coach Adam Oates wants his team to show the way they're capable of playing tonight at Verizon Center.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:44 PM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Sens

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 04/25/2013

Erik Karlsson will return to Senators' lineup against Capitals
By Katie Carrera
Erik Karlsson is recovered from a lacerated Achilles’ tendon and will return to Ottawa's lineup tonight.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:55 PM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Sens, Erik Karlsson, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 04/25/2013

Joel Ward skates but won't face Senators; Michal Neuvirth to start
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' morning skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:11 AM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations

Posted at 11:12 AM ET, 04/19/2013

Braden Holtby not dwelling on puck-handling blunder
By Katie Carrera
Braden Holtby made a rare puck-handling mistake in the second period Thursday that led to the Senators' game-winning goal.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:12 AM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Sens

Posted at 09:31 AM ET, 04/19/2013

Capitals 'sloppy' against Senators
By Katie Carrera
It's been a few weeks since the Capitals looked out of sorts for much of a game, but they must ensure that their 'sloppy' play was just a one-game blip.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:31 AM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Caps-Sens, Mike Green

Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 04/19/2013

Nicklas Backstrom injured in loss to Senators
By Katie Carrera
More damaging than the end of the Capitals' winning streak could be the loss of Nicklas Backstrom, who took a puck off his left arm Thursday night in Ottawa.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:00 AM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Sens, Injuries, Mike Green, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 07:11 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Open thread: Capitals at Senators
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals visit the Senators Thursday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  07:11 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Lineups, Open Thread

Posted at 02:40 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Ottawa weathers injuries with mix of veteran experience and youthful enthusiasm
By Katie Carrera
The Senators' mix of veterans and young players has helped them navigate a season overwhelmed by injuries to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:40 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Daniel Alfredsson, Erik Condra

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 04/18/2013

Capitals aim for ninth straight win as they visit Senators
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' morning skate in Ottawa.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:57 AM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Line combinations

Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 01/30/2013

One-timers: Caps' strong start dampened by tough finish in Ottawa
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals loss to Ottawa.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:04 PM ET, 01/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Sens, Joel Ward, Mathieu Perreault, Matt Hendricks, Michal Neuvirth, One timers

Posted at 12:26 AM ET, 01/30/2013

Little mistakes doom Capitals in 3-2 loss to Ottawa
By Katie Carrera
Capitals players lament a lack of attention to "details," such as allowing a momentum swinging-goal late in a period they had dominated, that led to a squandered two-goal lead.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:26 AM ET, 01/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Matt Hendricks, Mike Ribeiro, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 01/29/2013

Caps line of Ribeiro, Chimera and Ward look to build on early chemistry
By Katie Carrera
They've only played two games together but Mike Ribeiro, Jason Chimera and Joel Ward already like what they're seeing out of their line.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:57 PM ET, 01/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Jason Chimera, Joel Ward, Mike Ribeiro

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 01/29/2013

Capitals stick with same lines in morning skate; Spezza out for Senators (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates is using the same lines he showed at the start of the previous two games for the morning skate in Ottawa. Meanwhile, the Senators will be without Jason Spezza.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:42 AM ET, 01/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Line combinations, Ottawa Senators

Posted at 09:32 AM ET, 01/29/2013

Adam Oates on Senators' Paul MacLean: 'I thought he'd be a good coach'
By Katie Carrera
Caps Coach Adam Oates recalls his playing days with Senators Coach Paul MacLean.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:32 AM ET, 01/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Sens