Capitals season review: Defensemen
(John McDonnell / The Washington Post)
A look at how the 2011-12 season went for Washington’s blueline corps and how the unit’s identity could change moving forward.
Capitals season review: Forwards Part I
Taking a look at the season that was for the Capitals forwards and what may be to come in 2012-13.
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.
Scores and Schedule
Teams | Standings | Statistics | Scoreboard
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
NHL
Devils are on the verge
New Jersey bounces back after blowing a three-goal lead and moves within one win of the Stanley Cup finals by beating New York.
The conquering Kings
Los Angeles overcomes a rough regular season to rule the West and reach the Stanley Cup finals.
Latest NHL News
- Despite loss, Phoenix Coyotes build solid foundation in the desert with run to West finals
- With Messier a distant memory, these Rangers have no guarantee this time in Game 6 vs. Devils
- Despite loss, Phoenix Coyotes build solid foundation in the desert with run to West finals
- Worth every penny: LA Kings D Drew Doughty comes through with stellar playoff performances
- Columbus Blue Jackets, center Ryan Russell agree on 1-year, 2-way NHL-AHL contract
Capitals galleries
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).
Green returns, but Backstrom hurt in Caps’ victory
The Washington Capitals defeat the Calgary Flames, 3-1.
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.
Capitals videos
Post Sports Live: Ovechkin vs. Strasburg
Recent columns
OPINION | There’s no shame in the way the Capitals lost, but there shouldn’t be any satisfaction either.
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.
OPINION | Coach Dale Hunter’s inner and outward calm has helped keep the Capitals’ ship upright throughout the postseason.
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.
OPINION | Capitals equipment manager has been there for all the playoff disappointments, yet he still believes.
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.
Capitals archives
- Hunter’s exit complicates offseason
- Another opportunity missed
- Game 7: Recipe for a pressure cooker
- Hunter won’t be back next season
- Capitals face offseason uncertainty
- Assessing the Capitals’ season
- Series lost, identity gained
- Capitals stopped short in Game 7
- Lundqvist thwarts Capitals
- Hunter here for the long haul?
Editor's Choice
Profiles in Speed
A closer examination of the first word in the Olympic motto — “Faster, Higher, Stronger.”
2011-12 Winter All-Met teams
Meet D.C.’s best in basketball, indoor track, swimming/diving, wrestling and ice hockey.
Redskins’ last title turns 20
Players, coaches share their stories from season capped by win in Super Bowl XXVI.
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