Hunter likely won't return as assistant

Hunter likely won't return as assistant

The Capitals have granted Tim Hunter permission to seek employment elsewhere and it is unlikely he will return as an assistant coach in 2013-14.

Hershey Bears hire Haviland as coach

Hershey Bears hire Haviland as coach

The Capitals' AHL affiliate has named Mike Haviland as their new head coach.

Cup finals roundup: Bruins take 2-1 lead

Cup finals roundup: Bruins take 2-1 lead

A roundup from Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals and other NHL news.

2013 Stanley Cup Final roundup: Bruins, Hawks tied heading into Game 3

2013 Stanley Cup Final roundup: Bruins, Hawks tied heading into Game 3

Rounding up the news and notes of the Stanley Cup Final between the Bruins and Blackhawks heading into Game 3.

Ovechkin, Oates in this together

Ovechkin, Oates in this together

Winning the Hart Memorial Trophy for a third time cements the partnership between the Caps’ star and coach.

Ovechkin says fractured foot is healing well

Ovechkin says fractured foot is healing well

Alex Ovechkin says his foot is "okay" and discusses playing through injuries.

Ovechkin wins NHL MVP award

Ovechkin wins NHL MVP award

Caps’ captain edges Sidney Crosby for his third Hart Trophy after making the transition from left wing to right.

Ovechkin wins Hart Memorial Trophy

Ovechkin wins Hart Memorial Trophy

Alex Ovechkin has become just the eighth player in NHL history to win the Hart Memorial Trophy as hockey's most valuable player three or more times in his career.

Oates: Ovechkin has 'tons of room to improve'

Oates: Ovechkin has 'tons of room to improve'

Coach Adam Oates talks about the star winger's progress leading up to the NHL's award presentation. Alex Ovechkin is a finalist for both the Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award, the winners will be announced Saturday evening.

Stanley Cup Final roundup: A Game 1 thriller

Stanley Cup Final roundup: A Game 1 thriller

Rounding up the news and notes from Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Blackhawks and Bruins.

Stanley Cup Final: Hawks, Bruins set for Game 1

Stanley Cup Final: Hawks, Bruins set for Game 1

A look at some of the storylines to watch and articles of note heading into Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Capitals coach looks forward to next season

Capitals coach looks forward to next season

Catching up with Coach Adam Oates, who is looking forward to making sure the Capitals continue to improve as individuals and a group in his second season behind the bench.

Nats call up beer vendor

Nats call up beer vendor

After years of great vending, this guy is getting his shot at the bigs.

Agent: 'No progress' between Hendricks and Caps

Agent: 'No progress' between Hendricks and Caps

Matt Hendricks's agent says that he hasn't discussed a new contract for the gritty winger with the Capitals since the trade deadline.

Bruins hope to eliminate Penguins, but Gregory Campbell reportedly has a broken leg

Campbell was injured blocking a shot in a victory that gave his team a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Crabb won't return to Capitals

Crabb won't return to Capitals

Fourth-line winger Joey Crabb "has no intentions" of re-signing with the Capitals according to his agent.

Gregory Campbell breaks leg in Bruins' win (video)

Gregory Campbell breaks leg in Bruins' win (video)

Boston forward keeps skating for nearly a minute despite pain.

Ovechkin, Kirilenko play love games at French Open

Capitals star offers support for his fiancee in Paris.

NHL closer to making visors mandatory

NHL closer to making visors mandatory

The NHL's competition committee recommended making visors mandatory for all players entering the league beginning next season.

Mike Green thank-you note

Mike Green thank-you note

Handwritten thank-you notes are all the rage here in Washington.

Defenseman Schultz requests trade

Defenseman Schultz requests trade

After seeing his ice time diminish each of the past two seasons, defenseman Jeff Schultz has asked the Capitals to trade him.

Watch Matt Hendricks and Karl Alzner fishing

Watch Matt Hendricks and Karl Alzner fishing

Hockey players whose seasons are finished don't just go golfing. They also go fishing. Sigh. Here, fishy fishy fishy fishy.

Caps season review: Defense

Caps season review: Defense

A look at the season that was for the Capitals' defensemen and what the future might hold.

Ryan Zimmerman raises $300k

Ryan Zimmerman raises $300k

A collection of various D.C. athletes showed up to show support for the ziMS Foundation.

Caps season review: Forwards, Part II

Caps season review: Forwards, Part II

A look at how the players on the third and fourth lines fared this season and what the future might hold.

Caps' season review: Top-six forwards

Caps' season review: Top-six forwards

A look at how the players who finished the season on the Capitals' top two lines fared and what the future might hold.

Bryce Harper's tornado tribute

Bryce Harper's tornado tribute

The Nats outfielder debuted his own personal tribute to tornado victims.

Capitals’ season review: Goalies

Capitals’ season review: Goalies

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

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