Capitals have decison to make with Hendricks

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Matt Hendricks has become an important part of Washington’s roster, but is there cap space to bring back the unrestricted free agent?

Brooks Laich first pitch

Brooks Laich first pitch

The Caps center delivered on his promise to "put some stank on it."

Breaking down the Caps' UFAs

Breaking down the Caps' UFAs

A look at the Capitals' unrestricted free agents.

Nats camouflage-themed jerseys

Nats camouflage-themed jerseys

It appears that the Nats will hit the field on Memorial Day in a complete camo ensemble.

Should the Caps re-sign Ribeiro?

Should the Caps re-sign 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.

Losers? No. Chokers? Perhaps.

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."

Capitals have decison to make with Hendricks

Capitals have decison to make with Hendricks

Matt Hendricks has become an important part of Washington’s roster, but is there cap space to bring back the unrestricted free agent?

Wolski signs in KHL

Wolski signs in KHL

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

New York Post columnist says Caps have 'culture of losing'

New York Post columnist says Caps have 'culture of losing'

Larry Brooks thinks the Caps have a 'culture of losing.' He should take a look at the Wizards.

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Injuries: Right to know vs. right to privacy

Injuries: Right to know vs. right to privacy

COLUMN | When athletes suffer injuries, everyone wants details, and no one wants to share them.

Where will Tom Wilson fit next season?

Where will Tom Wilson fit next season?

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.

Caps fan travels from Kuwait for playoffs

Caps fan travels from Kuwait for playoffs

You might love the Caps a lot, but one fan comes to D.C. from Kuwait every spring to watch his team's Stanley Cup hopes evaporate.

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For Capitals, the excuses are the problems

For Capitals, the excuses are the problems

COLUMN | Rationalizing defeat instead of confronting shortcomings almost guarantees future postseason failures.

Poti won't return to Caps

Poti won't return to Caps

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

Oates on fighting Tortorella

Oates on fighting Tortorella

I'd take Oates in just about any fight.

Capitals look to build on stability

Capitals look to build on stability

Washington goes into the offseason with its coach established for a change. Now they can focus on roster tweaks, such as what to do with 33-year-old unrestricted free agent Mike Ribeiro.

LaCanfora: Caps 'nowhere near' a Stanley Cup

LaCanfora: Caps 'nowhere near' a Stanley Cup

If you want to read a strong, pointed column about the failures of the Washington Capitals, listen to Jason La Canfora on the radio.

Ovechkin played with fracture in foot

Ovechkin played with fracture in foot

Caps winger played the final two games against the Rangers with a hairline fracture in his left foot.

Caps enter offseason with coaching stability

Caps enter offseason with coaching stability

For the first time in three summers there is no question of who the Capitals' head coach will be in the upcoming season, what type of system they might play or how much leeway a bench boss might have. That stability should help them in the offseason.

Ovechkin, Russia eliminated from Worlds

Ovechkin, Russia eliminated from Worlds

Alex Ovechkin recorded a goal and an assist as Russia fell 8-3 to the United States and was knocked out of the World Championship tournament.

Capitals search for how to take the next step

Capitals search for how to take the next step

With a growing pattern of postseason failure, the organization still believes only minor tweaks are in order.

Tortorella takes aim at Caps’ complaints

Tortorella takes aim at Caps’ complaints

Rangers coach has pointed words after Capitals complain about officiating in their first-round series.

Injury updates on Erat, Laich

Injury updates on Erat, Laich

Martin Erat suffered a dislocated elbow in Game 4 and Brooks Laich expects to have no problem being ready for training camp following his rehabilitation from minor groin surgery.

Tortorella on the Caps and whining

Tortorella on the Caps and whining

Rangers coach twice points out how much 'whining' the Caps did during their playoff loss.

Images from Capitals breakdown day

Images from Capitals breakdown day

A look at the scene Wednesday at Kettler Capitals Iceplex.

Tony Kornheiser slams Caps fans

Tony Kornheiser slams Caps fans

Tony Kornheiser lives in a different universe than I do, but in his universe, this is what Caps fans are like.

McPhee on playoff officiating: 'It sure didn't feel right'

McPhee on playoff officiating: 'It sure didn't feel right'

General Manager George McPhee discusses the officiating in the Capitals' first-round series against New York. John Tortorella criticizes Capitals for "whining".

The five stages of grief (Capitals fan edition)

The five stages of grief (Capitals fan edition)

Comments from readers about their history rooting for the team and how they're coping this time around.

Michael Wilbon suggests that Ovechkin is 'pathetic'

Michael Wilbon suggests that Ovechkin is 'pathetic'

Longtime Ovechkin critic is on the attack again after Washington's first-round exit against the Rangers.

PSL: Caps, Harper and Strasburg

PSL: Caps, Harper and Strasburg

The PSL crew discussed the end of the Capitals' season, Stephen Strasburg's struggles, and Bryce Harper's aggressiveness on the field.

Ovechkin: 'Nobody remember losers'

Ovechkin: 'Nobody remember losers'

Alex Ovechkin met with reporters Tuesday to discuss the Capitals' first-round exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs and downplayed his lack of offensive production against New York.

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