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Season breakdown

Capitals season review: Goaltending

Braden Holtby anchored the Capitals for the bulk of the season, but GM George McPhee insists there is no hierarchy in net.

By Katie Carrera 48 mins ago

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  • A D.C. tradition that's getting old
  • Fans left with same old heartache
  • Caps' core wastes another spring
  • Season ends with a thud in Game 7
Season breakdown

Breaking down the Capitals’ restricted free agents

A look at the Capitals' restricted free agents.

By Katie Carrera 2 hours ago

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Season breakdown

Breaking down the Capitals’ unrestricted free agents

A look at the Capitals' unrestricted free agents.

By Katie Carrera May 21, 2013

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Unrestricted free agents

Should the Capitals re-sign Mike Ribeiro?

The Capitals finally found a second-line center in Mike Ribeiro, but the pending UFA's contract demands might not mesh with the team's long-term plans.

By Katie Carrera May 21, 2013

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Losers? No. Chokers? Perhaps.

The Caps aren't losers; they've made the playoffs in six straight seasons. But they have also developed a "Culture of Perennial Disappointment."

By Neil Greenberg May 20, 2013

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Unrestricted free agents

Should the Capitals re-sign Matt Hendricks?

Matt Hendricks has become an important part of the roster over the past three years but it's uncertain whether the Capitals will have the salary cap space to bring him back.

By Katie Carrera May 20, 2013

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Offseason

Wojtek Wolski signs with KHL team

Wojtek Wolski, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, signs in the KHL.

By Katie Carrera May 20, 2013

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Offseason

Tom Wilson eager to make an impact for Caps

Tom Wilson made his NHL debut in the playoffs but that doesn't mean he's a lock to make the Capitals' opening-night roster next fall.

By Katie Carrera May 17, 2013

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Offseason

Tom Poti will not return to Capitals

Defenseman Tom Poti hopes to continue his NHL career, but it won't be in Washington.

By Katie Carrera May 17, 2013

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Injuries

Alex Ovechkin played with fractured left foot in Games 6, 7 against Rangers

Alex Ovechkin played the final two games of the Capitals' series against the Rangers with a hairline fracture in his left foot, according to a league source.

By Katie Carrera May 16, 2013

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