Devils’ Zach Parise just wants to win

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Associated Press

With his ‘goal’ in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals, New Jersey Devils captain Zach Parise proved he will do whatever it takes to win.

Capitals Insider

Caps opt to not sign prospect Carrier

Katie Carrera

Washington won’t sign 2010 draft pick Samuel Carrier, thereby relinquishing its right to the defensive prospect.

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Kings win Game 1

Associated Press

Anze Kopitar scores on a breakaway with 11:47 remaining in overtime to power Los Angeles to its ninth consecutive road playoff victory.

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DC Sports Bog

Tarik El-Bashir leaving The Post

Dan Steinberg

Longtime Caps and Georgetown writer will join Comcast SportsNet to cover the Redskins.”

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Alex Ovechkin and Vladimir Putin

Sarah Kogod

Ovi finally got some face time with the Russian leader. ”

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Morning pixels: Bryce Harper is baseball’s fastest home run trotter

Dan Steinberg

Here’s old-school for ya: the Nats’ phenom has three of MLB’s nine fastest home run trots this season.”

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Morning pixels: Cole Hamels changes his story

Dan Steinberg

Once upon a time, the Phillies pitcher hit Bryce Harper because of old-school baseball. Now, it was an accident.”

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Morning pixels: Robert Griffin III will appear on The Tonight Show

Dan Steinberg

Not many D.C. athletes of recent vintage have risen to Tonight Show levels. RGIII is already there.”

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NHL

Bruins’ Thomas may take a year off

Associated Press

Tim Thomas, who has emerged as one of the NHL’s top goaltenders, has told the Bruins that he is thinking about sitting out next season — apparently for family reasons.

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Lidstrom retires after 20 seasons

Associated Press

Defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom retired after 20 seasons with the Red Wings, ending one of the best careers in NHL history.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs 2012

PHOTOS | Action from the 2012 NHL playoffs.

Game 6: Caps force a deciding game

Capitals force a Game 7 with a 2-1 victory at Verizon Center.

Caps win Game 7, oust Bruins

Joel Ward scores in overtime to give the Caps a 2-1 victory and keep their postseason alive.

Capitals-Bruins Game 2

PHOTOS | Nicklas Backstrom scores in double overtime, giving the Capitals a 2-1 win.

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin through the years

A look through two-time NHL MVP Alex Ovechkin's nearly seven seasons as a Washington Capital.

NHL Power Rankings: St. Louis Blues surge to top

Tarik El-Bashir assesses the top teams in the National Hockey League this week (March 9). Records are through Thursday’s games.

NHL Power Rankings

Tarik El-Bashir assesses the top teams in the National Hockey League this week (Jan. 20).

NHL power rankings

Tarik El-Bashir assesses the top teams in the National Hockey League.

Green returns, but Backstrom hurt in Caps’ victory

The Washington Capitals defeat the Calgary Flames, 3-1.

Capitals vs. Predators

Washington beat Nashville 4-1.

NHL Power Rankings

Tarik El-Bashir assesses the top teams in the National Hockey League this week (Dec. 16).

D.C. celebrities & D.C. sports

From presidents and politicians to media members and entertainers, D.C. celebrities love their local sports teams.

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Bruins, fans celebrate Stanley Cup

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