Capitals season review: Defensemen

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

Semin, Ovechkin deliver for Russia

Semin, Ovechkin deliver for Russia

Alexander Semin and Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals combine for five points as Russia tops Slovakia, 6-2, for the world championship.

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DC Sports Bog

Morning pixels: Cole Hamels changes his story

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

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 Dan Steinberg

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

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

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 Dan Steinberg

Dale Hunter gets a standing ovation at Front Page

Caps ex-coach makes a visit to a local eatery, and leaves to cheers, possibly for the last time. Not to be morbid.”

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 Dan Steinberg

Morning pixels: Do the Caps need to be entertaining?

Should the Caps consider entertainment value in hiring their next coach? At least one expert says yes.”

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 Dan Steinberg

Caps playoff exit, by the numbers

If you have an option to go drink a gallon of bleach instead of reading this, I’d take the option. Otherwise, battle on.”

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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).

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

OPINION | There’s no shame in the way the Capitals lost, but there shouldn’t be any satisfaction either.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

OPINION | Though Game 7 was another heart-wrenching defeat for Washington, the Capitals may have finally found what they’ve been looking for: a team identity.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

OPINION | Coach Dale Hunter’s inner and outward calm has helped keep the Capitals’ ship upright throughout the postseason.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

OPINION | Right now, the team that was so battered for months is 100 percent healthy, devoted to Coach Dale Hunter’s defensive selfless style and downright go-for-the-Cup dangerous.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

OPINION | Capitals equipment manager has been there for all the playoff disappointments, yet he still believes.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

OPINION | The Caps play the third-longest playoff game in franchise history and feel the sting of defeat — if they could feel anything at all.

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