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Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 05/30/2012

Capitals re-sign Dany Sabourin

By Katie Carrera

Washington re-signs veteran AHL netminder Dany Sabourin, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent.

By Katie Carrera | 10:55 AM ET, 05/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:21 PM ET, 05/29/2012

Video: Will Alexander Semin return to the Capitals?

By Post Sports Editors

VIDEO | The Russian winger is set to hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent.

By Post Sports Editors | 12:21 PM ET, 05/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:32 PM ET, 05/26/2012

Capitals trade Chris Bourque to Boston

By Katie Carrera

Washington sends AHL center Chris Bourque to the Boston Bruins, pick up prospect Zach Hamill.

By Katie Carrera | 09:32 PM ET, 05/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:41 PM ET, 05/25/2012

Washington Capitals season review: Forwards, Part II

By Katie Carrera

Focus was being more defensively responsible, minimizing risk and making the smart play. | Part I

By Katie Carrera | 01:41 PM ET, 05/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:03 AM ET, 05/25/2012

Post Sports Live: What is the Capitals’ identity?

By Lindsay Applebaum

Tarik El-Bashir says it begins with figuring out an identity.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 10:03 AM ET, 05/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:48 PM ET, 05/24/2012

Washington Capitals season review: Forwards, Part I

By Katie Carrera

Taking a look at the season that was for the Capitals forwards and what may be to come in 2012-13.

By Katie Carrera | 02:48 PM ET, 05/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:09 PM ET, 05/23/2012

Washington Capitals season review: Defensemen

By Katie Carrera

A look at how the 2011-12 season went for Washington’s blueline corps and how the unit’s identity could change moving forward.

By Katie Carrera | 03:09 PM ET, 05/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 05/23/2012

Capitals, AHL’s Hershey Bears renew affiliation

By Lindsay Applebaum

Washington and the AHL club extend their affiliation through 2013-14 season.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 12:09 PM ET, 05/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 05/22/2012

Washington Capitals season review: Goaltending

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals’ goaltending situation should be fairly clear next season, with Braden Holtby and Michal Neuvirth competing for playing time.

By Katie Carrera | 10:41 AM ET, 05/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 05/21/2012

Breaking down the Capitals’ unrestricted free agents

By Katie Carrera

A guide to the Capitals’ players — Mike Knuble and Keith Aucoin among them — who are set to become free agents this summer.

By Katie Carrera | 12:25 PM ET, 05/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 05/21/2012

Semin, Ovechkin help Russia capture gold medal at World Championships

By Katie Carrera

Alexander Semin, Alex Ovechkin help Russia capture gold medal at IIHF World Championships

By Katie Carrera | 11:45 AM ET, 05/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:55 AM ET, 05/18/2012

Capitals hope to draw on lessons from Dale Hunter

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals hope they can continue to build on the lessons learned from Dale Hunter’s tenure as coach, even if he isn’t behind the bench.

By Katie Carrera | 11:55 AM ET, 05/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 05/17/2012

McPhee ‘not in any rush’ to find new Capitals coach

By Katie Carrera

Finding a new coach is the top item on GM George McPhee’s to-do list this summer, but he says he’s ‘not in any rush.’

By Katie Carrera | 12:20 PM ET, 05/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:52 AM ET, 05/17/2012

Broken foot ended Jay Beagle’s season

By Katie Carrera

Jay Beagle had every intention to continue playing in the playoffs with a broken foot, but the injury limited him too severely.

By Katie Carrera | 09:52 AM ET, 05/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: washington capitals

Posted at 06:02 PM ET, 05/16/2012

Washington Capitals jump back on the coaching carousel

By Neil Greenberg

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS | The Capitals are in search of their third head coach in just two seasons.

By Neil Greenberg | 06:02 PM ET, 05/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 05/16/2012

Jeff Halpern hopes he has ‘options’ as a free agent

By Katie Carrera

After rough end to 2011-12 season, impending free agent Jeff Halpern says he wants to continue playing. “You hope that there’s a lot of other options out there.”

By Katie Carrera | 12:40 PM ET, 05/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:23 AM ET, 05/16/2012

Dennis Wideman will draw interest on free-agent market

By Katie Carrera

Dennis Wideman is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and could be highly-sought after on the open market.

By Katie Carrera | 10:23 AM ET, 05/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:04 PM ET, 05/15/2012

Mike Knuble says he feels good, would like to continue playing

By Katie Carrera

He will become an unrestricted free agent this summer but says he feels good and would like to continue playing.

By Katie Carrera | 04:04 PM ET, 05/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:02 PM ET, 05/15/2012

Tomas Vokoun: ‘I wasn’t planning on being back’ in Washington

By Katie Carrera

Veteran goaltender says he is not planning to return to Washington.

By Katie Carrera | 03:02 PM ET, 05/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 05/15/2012

McPhee: Capitals don’t expect Kuznetsov to join them in 2012-13

By Katie Carrera

General Manager George McPhee on prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov: “It doesn’t appear that he’s going to make it over for next season.”

By Katie Carrera | 08:30 AM ET, 05/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:45 PM ET, 05/14/2012

Alex Ovechkin: ‘Sometimes you don't have to be jealous’

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals captain says there were times this season when he felt his teammates weren’t “being a group together.”

By Katie Carrera | 09:45 PM ET, 05/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:39 PM ET, 05/14/2012

Agent: Unless Capitals give Alexander Semin more ice time, ‘then there’s no reason to be together’

By Katie Carrera

The Russian winger seems unlikely to return to Washington next season.

By Katie Carrera | 09:39 PM ET, 05/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:02 PM ET, 05/14/2012

Jay Beagle’s playoff diary: A broken foot, surgery and saying goodbye

By Jay Beagle

In his final entry, the Capitals center talks about his broken foot, surgery and saying goodbye for the summer.

By Jay Beagle | 06:02 PM ET, 05/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:47 PM ET, 05/14/2012

Possible replacements for Dale Hunter as Capitals coach

By Lindsay Applebaum

The Capitals are again in need of a new head coach. Here are a few possibilities.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 04:47 PM ET, 05/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:32 PM ET, 05/14/2012

Alex Ovechkin on Dale Hunter stepping down as Capitals coach: ‘It's his decision so we have to live with it’

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals captain says, “It's his decision so we have to live with it.”

By Katie Carrera | 02:32 PM ET, 05/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:14 PM ET, 05/14/2012

Dale Hunter: Stepping down as Capitals coach ‘was the right thing for me and my family’

By Tarik El-Bashir

Stepping down as Capitals coach ‘was the right thing for me and my family,’ Hunter says.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 01:14 PM ET, 05/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 05/14/2012

Boswell: Dale Hunter stepping down seems out of character

By Washington Post Sports Editors

Post columnist Thomas Boswell‘s future optimism for this Washington Capitals team just walked out the door with former head coach Dale Hunter.

By Washington Post Sports Editors | 12:52 PM ET, 05/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 05/14/2012

Dale Hunter steps down as Capitals coach

By Tarik El-Bashir

GM George McPhee says Dale Hunter informed him at 10 a.m. of the descision to not return to the Caps.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 12:14 PM ET, 05/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:12 AM ET, 05/14/2012

Ovechkin, Semin and Backstrom set to participate in World Championships

By Katie Carrera

Ovechkin, Semin and Backstrom set to participate in World Championships

By Katie Carrera | 11:12 AM ET, 05/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 05/13/2012

Will Dale Hunter return to coach the Capitals next year?

By Katie Carrera

In his postgame press conference following the Game 7 loss to New York, the Capitals coach did not want to discuss his future plans.

By Katie Carrera | 11:49 AM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 05/13/2012

Braden Holtby gave Caps ‘a chance to win every night’

By Katie Carrera

The 22-year-old rookie’s breakout performance was the silver lining in a second-round loss.

By Katie Carrera | 11:32 AM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:36 AM ET, 05/13/2012

Capitals react to season-ending loss to Rangers in Game 7

By Katie Carrera

Alex Ovechkin says this team was probably the best one he’s played on in his Capitals’ career.

By Katie Carrera | 12:36 AM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:24 PM ET, 05/12/2012

Poll: After Game 7 loss to Rangers in second round, is Capitals’ season a failure?

By Lindsay Applebaum

After the 2-1 Game 7 loss to the Rangers in second round, is Washington’s 2011-12 season a failure?

By Lindsay Applebaum | 11:24 PM ET, 05/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:12 PM ET, 05/12/2012

Game 7: Rangers win Game 7, 2-1, to eliminate Caps from playoffs

By Lindsay Applebaum

New York wins Game 7, 2-1, to eliminate the Caps from playoffs in the second round.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 07:12 PM ET, 05/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 05/12/2012

Washington Capitals relaxed, confident heading into Game 7 against Rangers

By Katie Carrera

Washington’s dressing room at Madison Square Garden had a businesslike feel the morning before Game 7 against the Rangers.

By Katie Carrera | 02:11 PM ET, 05/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 05/12/2012

Rangers’ Mike Rupp: Game 7 ‘just a special day on the calendar’

By Tarik El-Bashir

Mike Rupp talks about how Game 7s are different; Tortorella puts Kreider back on second line.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 12:52 PM ET, 05/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 05/12/2012

Jay Beagle will likely miss Game 7

By Katie Carrera

Jay Beagle hasn’t skated in five days since suffering an apparent injury to his right leg when blocking a shot and will likely miss a second straight game tonight.

By Katie Carrera | 12:43 PM ET, 05/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:07 AM ET, 05/12/2012

Jeff Halpern gets right back into the mix for Caps

By Katie Carrera

It’s never easy for a player to jump back into the fray after sitting out for several weeks in a row, but that’s exactly what Jeff Halpern had to do in Game 6.

By Katie Carrera | 10:07 AM ET, 05/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:21 PM ET, 05/11/2012

Productive power play is critical to Caps’ victories

By Tarik El-Bashir

Washington is 5-2 in the postseason when the power play scores a goal

By Tarik El-Bashir | 01:21 PM ET, 05/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 05/11/2012

Jay Beagle absent from Capitals’ practice

By Katie Carrera

Jay Beagle is the only Capitals missing from practice Friday and his status remains in doubt for Game 7.

By Katie Carrera | 12:53 PM ET, 05/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 05/11/2012

New dad Braden Holtby: ‘Mom and baby are doing great but now I’m focusing on hockey’

By Katie Carrera

The day of his first child’s birth, the goalie says “Mom and baby are doing great” but his focus is on hockey, and that his new role as dad makes him more nervous than tonight’s game (7:30, NBC Sports Network).

By Katie Carrera | 12:48 PM ET, 05/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:18 PM ET, 05/10/2012

Braden Holtby’s fiancee gives birth to a baby boy

By Tarik El-Bashir

The 22-year-old rookie goalie and his fiancee welcome Benjamin Hunter Holtby into the world.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 04:18 PM ET, 05/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 05/10/2012

Brooks Laich: Dale Hunter as coach is ‘almost like having another veteran in the locker room’

By Tarik El-Bashir

The Capitals winger says having Dale Hunter as coach is “almost like having another veteran in the locker room.”

By Tarik El-Bashir | 02:34 PM ET, 05/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 05/10/2012

Matt Hendricks has been Caps’ heart and soul this postseason

By Tarik El-Bashir

By Tarik El-Bashir | 02:05 PM ET, 05/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 05/10/2012

History gives Capitals fans reason to be optimistic about Game 7 vs. Rangers

By Neil Greenberg

History gives Capitals fans reason to be optimistic about Game 7 against the Rangers.

By Neil Greenberg | 12:07 PM ET, 05/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:40 AM ET, 05/10/2012

Capitals’ penalty kill steps up in Game 6

By Katie Carrera

The unit fends off a four-minute penalty to Jeff Halpern and preserves a victory over the Rangers in Game 6.

By Katie Carrera | 08:40 AM ET, 05/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:29 AM ET, 05/10/2012

Alex Ovechkin on his big Game 6: ‘Of course I’m gonna do my best’

By Katie Carrera

Alex Ovechkin, and the Capitals as a whole, seemed more amped up in Game 6 against the Rangers.

By Katie Carrera | 12:29 AM ET, 05/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:19 PM ET, 05/09/2012

Game 6: Capitals win, 2-1, to force Game 7 vs. Rangers

By Lindsay Applebaum

Washington wins, 2-1, to force a Game 7 vs. Rangers.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 05:19 PM ET, 05/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 05/09/2012

Rangers are not looking beyond tonight’s game with Capitals

By Tarik El-Bashir

Players say they must keep their emotions in check and resist the urge to look ahead.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 01:27 PM ET, 05/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 05/09/2012

Ovechkin: ‘We just can’t go home right now’

By Katie Carrera

It’s do or die for the Capitals tonight in Game 6 against the Rangers, and they’re ready for the challenge.

By Katie Carrera | 12:20 PM ET, 05/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 05/09/2012

Dale Hunter: Jay Beagle is ‘fine, he’s gonna play’

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals center rarely, if ever, misses an on-ice workout when he is healthy.

By Katie Carrera | 11:27 AM ET, 05/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:24 AM ET, 05/09/2012

Capitals-Rangers Game 6 preview: Q&A, 1:30 p.m.

By Post Sports Editors

Talk with The Post’s Carrera and El-Bashir about what to expect in Game 6 and whether you think the Capitals can rebound from Monday night’s disappointment.

By Post Sports Editors | 09:24 AM ET, 05/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:10 PM ET, 05/08/2012

Jay Beagle’s playoff diary: Can’t dwell on Game 5

By Jay Beagle

The Caps center talks about Monday’s stunning Game 5 loss in overtime and rebounding at home Wednesday.

By Jay Beagle | 05:10 PM ET, 05/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 05/08/2012

Capitals’ penalty kill cracks in Game 5

By Katie Carrera

The unit had thwarted 14 of 16 Rangers power plays in the series before Game 5.

By Katie Carrera | 03:51 PM ET, 05/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:33 PM ET, 05/08/2012

Ovechkin held without a shot for just second time in his playoff career

By Katie Carrera

Washington’s star left wing was credited with two attempts – one missed, another was blocked.

By Katie Carrera | 01:33 PM ET, 05/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:12 PM ET, 05/08/2012

Caps’ loss to Rangers was a gut-punch, but was it the worst?

By Washington Post Editors

The Capitals have had a number of shocking playoff losses. Was Monday night’s loss to the Rangers the worst?

By Washington Post Editors | 12:12 PM ET, 05/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:34 AM ET, 05/08/2012

Caps are down, but not out, after Game 5 loss

By Neil Greenberg

Historically, the lower seed has a 28-27 record in second-round Game 6s, indicating the Capitals should be slightly favored in their home barn Wednesday night.

By Neil Greenberg | 11:34 AM ET, 05/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:43 AM ET, 05/08/2012

Capitals’ block attempt leads to Rangers’ overtime winner in Game 5

By Katie Carrera

Washington’s shot blocking attempt leads to the Rangers’ overtime winner in Game 5.

By Katie Carrera | 12:43 AM ET, 05/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 05/07/2012

Game 5: Rangers win, 3-2, in overtime to take 3-2 series lead

By Lindsay Applebaum

Staal’s goal 1:35 into overtime lifts the Rangers, 3-2, and gives them a 3-2 series lead heading into Game 6.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 06:00 PM ET, 05/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 05/07/2012

Capitals-Rangers not lacking in intensity, other notes before Game 5

By Katie Carrera

There’s no lack of intensity between Washington and the Rangers, even if it’s not hate, and other notes ahead of a pivotal Game 5.

By Katie Carrera | 01:57 PM ET, 05/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 05/07/2012

Rangers aim to ignite offense vs. Caps in Game 5

By Tarik El-Bashir

Much of the discussion in the home dressing room Monday morning was about getting New York’s offense going—which begins with getting shots through to Capitals’ goalie Braden Holtby.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 12:58 PM ET, 05/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 05/07/2012

Capitals lineup remains status quo for morning skate

By Katie Carrera

It appears as though there won’t be any changes to Washington’s lineup for Game 5 against the Rangers.

By Katie Carrera | 11:44 AM ET, 05/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:42 AM ET, 05/07/2012

Braden Holtby earns teammates’ respect by not playing the blame game

By Katie Carrera

Braden Holtby earns teammates’ respect with his approach to goaltending.

By Katie Carrera | 10:42 AM ET, 05/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 05/07/2012

Nicklas Backstrom finds his inner Peter Forsberg

By Katie Carrera

Nicklas Backstrom is known for his passing and playmaking ability, but he reminded everyone watching Game 4 against the Rangers that he’s willing to get involved physically as well.

By Katie Carrera | 10:19 AM ET, 05/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:43 PM ET, 05/06/2012

Capitals’ power play shows signs of life in Game 4 against Rangers

By Katie Carrera

Capitals’ power play shows signs of life in Game 4 against Rangers.

By Katie Carrera | 03:43 PM ET, 05/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 05/06/2012

Capitals continue their block party, find ways to thwart Rangers’ efforts

By Katie Carrera

In Game 4, Washington continued to demonstrate its shot-blocking prowess while finding a way to neutralize the Rangers’ efforts.

By Katie Carrera | 03:30 PM ET, 05/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:18 PM ET, 05/06/2012

Alex Ovechkin not expected to receive discipline for hit on Rangers’ Dan Girardi

By Katie Carrera

Alex Ovechkin not expected to receive discipline for hit on Rangers’ Dan Girardi.

By Katie Carrera | 01:18 PM ET, 05/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:17 AM ET, 05/06/2012

Capitals’ lines remain the same from Game 4 victory

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals are holding a full practice before traveling to New York on Sunday.

By Katie Carrera | 11:17 AM ET, 05/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:12 PM ET, 05/05/2012

Mike Green’s second goal of playoffs lifts Caps past Rangers in Game 4

By Katie Carrera

After enduring another injury-plagued season, Mike Green’s game-winner was a welcome tonic.

By Katie Carrera | 06:12 PM ET, 05/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 05/05/2012

Ovechkin says he hit Girardi in shoulder, not head, during Caps’ Game 4 win over Rangers [video]

By Lindsay Applebaum

The Capitals captain says he hit Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi in shoulder, not the head.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 03:51 PM ET, 05/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 05/05/2012

Game 4: Mike Green scores game winner as Caps beat Rangers, 3-2, tie series at two games apiece

By Lindsay Applebaum

Mike Green scores the game winner and the Caps tie their second-round series with New York at two games apiece.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 11:00 AM ET, 05/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:03 PM ET, 05/04/2012

Jay Beagle’s playoff diary: Getting over Game 3

By Jay Beagle

The Capitals center talks about getting over the Game 3 loss to the Rangers.

By Jay Beagle | 05:03 PM ET, 05/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 05/04/2012

Matt Hendricks making an impact for Capitals this postseason with gritty play and hard work

By Katie Carrera

Matt Hendricks is making an impact for the Capitals in the postseason with his gritty play and hard work.

By Katie Carrera | 03:00 PM ET, 05/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 05/04/2012

Ryan McDonagh: Rangers’ Game 3 win ‘only one step in the right direction’

By Tarik El-Bashir

Ryan McDonagh has been on top of his game against the Caps, but urges the series is far from over.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 02:09 PM ET, 05/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 05/04/2012

After Game 3, Brooks Laich ‘woke up and for some reason I thought the season was over’

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals all took time away from the rink, but for Brooks Laich waking up out of a deep sleep following Game 3 meant remembering that the season was still going on.

By Katie Carrera | 12:32 PM ET, 05/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 05/04/2012

Capitals lines unchanged from Game 3

By Katie Carrera

Washington is on the ice for its first practice since the marathon Game 3 outing on Wednesday.

By Katie Carrera | 10:52 AM ET, 05/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 05/03/2012

Hunter tells Caps to relax -- ‘no video, no nothing’ -- after Game 3 loss to Rangers

By Tarik El-Bashir

Coach Dale Hunter tells his players to relax -- ‘no video, no nothing’ -- after the triple-overtime loss in Game 3 to the Rangers.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 02:49 PM ET, 05/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:21 PM ET, 05/03/2012

Kolzig: Capitals ‘have finally bought into Dale’s type of hockey’

By Tarik El-Bashir

The associate goaltending coach says “the guys have finally bought into Dale’s type of hockey.”

By Tarik El-Bashir | 01:21 PM ET, 05/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 05/03/2012

Kolzig on Braden Holtby: ‘He’ll come back and win you that next game’

By Tarik El-Bashir

If recent history is any indication, Capitals goalie Braden Holtby will rebound in Game 4 with a winning performance against the Rangers.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 12:43 PM ET, 05/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 05/03/2012

By the numbers: Caps-Rangers Game 3

By Katie Carrera

Some notable numbers and statistics from the triple overtime loss Wednesday night.

By Katie Carrera | 11:35 AM ET, 05/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:56 AM ET, 05/03/2012

Capitals’ triple-overtime loss ‘extremely, extremely disappointing’

By Katie Carrera

Karl Alzner says the Capitals’ 2-1 triple-overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3 is “extremely, extremely disappointing.”

By Katie Carrera | 01:56 AM ET, 05/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:28 PM ET, 05/02/2012

Game 3: Rangers 2, Capitals 1, 3OT

By Lindsay Applebaum

Gaborik scores off a feed from Richards to give New York a 2-1 victory in triple overtime.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 06:28 PM ET, 05/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 05/02/2012

New York Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist: ‘We feel good’

By Tarik El-Bashir

Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist expresses confidence ahead of tonight’s Game 3 clash against the Capitals at Verizon Center.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 03:12 PM ET, 05/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 05/02/2012

Capitals must adapt to weather Rangers’ aggressive forecheck

By Katie Carrera

The Rangers like to punish opponents through an aggressive forecheck and Washington’s defensemen know they must adapt.

By Katie Carrera | 01:50 PM ET, 05/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 05/02/2012

Ovechkin on teaming with Backstrom: ‘I think we have chemistry, it’s not a secret’

By Katie Carrera

Alex Ovechkin on playing with Nicklas Backstrom: “I think we have chemistry, it’s not a secret.”

By Katie Carrera | 11:53 AM ET, 05/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: washington capitals

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 05/02/2012

Ovechkin, Backstrom reunited on Capitals’ top line

By Katie Carrera

In the morning skate ahead of Game 3, Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom are skating together on the top line.

By Katie Carrera | 10:45 AM ET, 05/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: washington capitals

Posted at 03:20 PM ET, 05/01/2012

Jay Beagle’s playoff diary: Coming home after a Game 2 win is a lot more fun

By Jay Beagle

The Capitals fly back home from New York after win against Rangers. Forward Jay Beagle plans to do a little home cooking and get ready for Game 3.

By Jay Beagle | 03:20 PM ET, 05/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:26 PM ET, 05/01/2012

Report: Evgeny Kuznetsov to remain in Russia for two more years

By Katie Carrera

Russian report: Evgeny Kuznetsov to remain in KHL for two more years, deems himself ‘not ready’ to join Capitals.

By Katie Carrera | 01:26 PM ET, 05/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 05/01/2012

Alex Ovechkin scores Capitals game-winner (video)

By Michael Katz

The Washington star forward had limited playing time against New York in Game 2 — but came through at the end.

By Michael Katz | 10:58 AM ET, 05/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:08 AM ET, 05/01/2012

Braden Holtby bounces back in Game 2

By Katie Carrera

Rookie goaltender Braden Holtby responds to a poor outing in the series opener by making 25 saves in victorious Game 2.

By Katie Carrera | 10:08 AM ET, 05/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: washington capitals

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 05/01/2012

Capitals silence Madison Square Garden’s Ovechkin chants in Game 2

By Katie Carrera

Washington scores twice within 33 seconds of the Madison Square Garden crowd’s timed “Ovi sucks” chant in Game 2.

By Katie Carrera | 08:45 AM ET, 05/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:54 AM ET, 05/01/2012

Brooks Laich: ‘We really wanted to push back’

By Katie Carrera

After criticizing their lack of effort in the series opener, players respond by being the more desperate team.

By Katie Carrera | 07:54 AM ET, 05/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: washington capitals

Posted at 12:46 AM ET, 05/01/2012

Ovechkin: ‘You have to use the chances that you have’

By Katie Carrera

The Caps captain, who won Game 2 for the Caps, says he’s doing what he can with the sparse ice time he’s been given.

By Katie Carrera | 12:46 AM ET, 05/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:21 PM ET, 04/30/2012

Game 2: Ovechkin scores game winner to lift Caps past Rangers, 3-2

By Lindsay Applebaum

Ovechkin scores the game winner despite just playing just 13:36.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 10:21 PM ET, 04/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 04/30/2012

Will Alex Ovechkin see time on the right wing in Game 2?

By Katie Carrera

Alex Ovechkin took rushes on the right wing side during the morning skate, but whether he will see time there in Game 2 is uncertain.

By Katie Carrera | 02:16 PM ET, 04/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 04/30/2012

Rangers look to put the heat on Braden Holtby

By Tarik El-Bashir

After getting just 14 shots on goal in Game 1, the Rangers want to put Capitals rookie goaltender to the test.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 02:15 PM ET, 04/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 04/30/2012

Capitals morning skate notes: Semin on fourth line; Schultz back in

By Katie Carrera

Alexander Semin skates on the fourth line again and Jeff Schultz will be back in the lineup for Game 2

By Katie Carrera | 01:35 PM ET, 04/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:03 PM ET, 04/30/2012

Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist: ‘We need to win this one'

By Tarik El-Bashir

After wasting leads in Game 2 of their first-round series against Ottawa, Rangers are wary.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 01:03 PM ET, 04/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:46 PM ET, 04/30/2012

Capitals have benched rookie Dmitry Orlov throughout postseason

By Katie Carrera

While Washington continues to tweak its defensive lineup, Dmitry Orlov doesn’t appear to be those in the mix to see game action.

By Katie Carrera | 12:46 PM ET, 04/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

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Capitals Insider: May, 2012