Washington Capitals

By Caps Nut(noreply@blogger.com) Ever wonder why Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder tries to “control the message” about his football team by purchasing radio stations and forbidding twittering of his practices? Ever wonder why he doesn't grant interview requests anymore? Wonder why we refer to them as the (Com)Po...

By PuckStopsHere Hershey Bears defeat Providence Bruins four games to one Hershey is the Washington Capitals affiliate and Providence is that of the Boston Bruins.  Hershey had big offensive contributions from Alexandre Giroux, Chris Bourque and Keith Aucoin.  Michal Neuvirth has been very good in the...

Washington Post  PA By Joe Starkey, TRIBUNE-REVIEW People see what he did to the Washington Capitals in Game 3 and what he did to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2, and they want to see it — or something close to it — every night. The kind of performance Malkin delivered ...

Washington Post At times, it looked like Crosby was looking to pass more against the fast and aggressive Hurricanes defense, which is much more effective than the one deployed by the more run-and-gun Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh's opponent in the past round. ...

Accordingly, eyebrows were raised before a Round 2 matchup between the Penguins and Alex Ovechkin's Washington Capitals. The mainstay of Coach's Corner declared that, if he had to choose, he would take Crosby. "He's the best all-around player in the ...

The Pittsburgh Penguins knocked off the Washington Capitals in seven games and will now face the upstart Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images) In the dying embers of the Penguins series win over the Capitals the other ...

 Maryland Over the first three games in the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins, rookie Caps goalie Simeon Varlamov not only kept his team in the series, but helped them build a 2-1 lead in three one-goal ...

 DC By Kevin Gorman Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | Saturday, May 9, 2009 Wings Bill Guerin and Ruslan Fedotenko scored first-period goals and Max Talbot added one in the third as the Penguins skated to a 5-3 victory Friday against the Washington Capitals to ...

Ovechkin's third goal turned out to be the winner for the Washington Capitals in a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. The Capitals lead the best-of-seven series, 2-0. ... Ovechkin, Capitals stymie Pens Pittsburgh Tribune-Revi...

Washington Post By AJ Perez, USA TODAY "For the first few months, I was just learning how to skate," said the Washington Capitals rookie goaltender through an interpreter. "Then I saw the goalie equipment, and I fell in love with it." The Capitals can thank one piece ...

The Washington Capitals bring the NHL's leading goal scorer, Alex Ovechkin, and a year's worth of experience into their series against the No. 7 New York Rangers, who are in the playoffs for the fourth straight year. Washington captured the Southeast ...

Malkin has 112 points, or four more than reigning champion Ovechkin, the left wing who went scoreless during the Washington Capitals' 4-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning. "Yeah, I feel good," Malkin said. "One game left, it's OK. ... Scouting the Canadiens Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

In a subsequent Coach's Corner Cherry complimented Ovechkin for toning down his celebrations, and suggested either the Capitals star listened to Cherry's critique or Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau may have spoken to his star to tone it down.

AP With players like Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin and Mike Green, Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau never got too worried when his team slumped. Even a four-game home losing streak wasn't cause for concern. "We're a good team," Boudreau said. ...

AP) — Sergei Fedorov scored 2:20 into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. The Capitals snapped a season-worst, four-game losing streak while the Predators dropped their second straight ...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is ready to return to the Washington Capitals' lineup. The team says the NHL's reigning MVP and current goals leader will face Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. Ovechkin missed one game — a 2-1 ...

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin left Wednesday's practice in pain after taking a slap shot off his right foot. An angry Ovechkin limped to the bench, took off his skates and was helped to the dressing room by a team trainer. ...

Alan P. Santos/DC Sports Box File Photo WASHINGTON, DC--86 seconds into Sunday afternoon’s game against the Florida Panthers, Alexander Semin and the Washington Capitals looked to be sailing to their sixth straight win against a Southeast division ...

Boston Globe The two biggest names in the NHL do not seem to like each other. It was there for all to see on Sunday as Ovechkin scored his league-leading 43rd goal and the Washington Capitals thumped the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-2. “What I can say about him? ...

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Shaone Morrisonn and Brooks Laich scored goals 25 seconds apart in the second period to break open a tight game, as the Washington Capitals notched a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Verizon Center. ...

The Money Times  PA - tie the NHL record for defenseman with goals in seven straight games, but the slumping New York Rangers overcame that and beat the Washington Capitals, ... Parise stars as Devils sink Islanders National Post all 186 news articles

AP • February 7, 2009 Defenseman Mike Green broke a tie on a power play 43 seconds into the third period, then added an empty-netter, lifting the host Washington Capitals past the Florida Panthers 3-1 Saturday night and giving him goals in six ...

The Washington Capitals have a double-digit lead and the inside track for their second straight Southeast Division title. It could be up to the Florida Panthers to determine whether they'll have any competition. The Southeast's top two teams meet on ...

By AP Alex Ovechkin’s second power-play goal Monday afternoon came 1 minute 46 seconds into overtime, giving the visiting Washington Capitals a 2-1 victory ... Capitals-Islanders Review: Ovechkin Makes Up For Mistake, Nets OT ... Bleacher Report

  Va. - All seems well and good for the Washington Capitals these days. They have the best 40-game record in franchise history. Reigning MVP Alex Ovechkin is poised ... Capitals-Rangers Review: Alex Ovechkin Snubbed But Not Stopped Bleacher Report VENUE: Verizon Center CBSSports.com

By AP Alex Ovechkin’s tie-breaking short-handed goal with 32 seconds left in the second period lifted the Washington Capitals past the visiting Rangers, ... Capitals' defense provides a boost Washington Times NHL Ice Melter: Ovechkin Stars In Capitals Win Post Chronicle

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin, Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and New York Islanders goaltender ... Ovechkin wins monthly honor Washington Times The Hockey News - AHN

By Dan, Jr. Brent Johnson was absolutely brilliant in goal for the Washington Capitals again, as they outplayed the top team in the NHL's Eastern Conference, the New York Rangers. It was the first start against the Rangers that Johnson has had ...

By Dave Nichols Washington (6-4-2-14) faces the New York Rangers Saturday night at Verizon Center at 7:00 pm. The Rangers defeated Tampa Bay 5-2 tonight, and are owners of the league's best record at 11-4-1. Please visit Capitals News Network for more coverage of the Washington Capitals.

By Greg Wyshynski Last Semester (See Also Capitals Eulogy): Third in the Eastern Conference (43-31-8, 94 points); lost to the Philadelphia Flyers in the conference quarterfinals. Huet's $22 million, four-year UFA deal with the Chicago Blackhawks ended what the Capitals felt was a negotiation in bad fa...

New York Daily News  PA - AP photos By Chris Bradford, Times Sports Staff OK, so it’s not Sidney Crosby and the Penguins vs. Alexander Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals. ... Penguins Have More Than Game’s Top Star New York Times FOXSports.com - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

This may not be the dream matchup of Crosby versus Ovechkin had the Capitals advanced but it will arguably be the marquee series of the conference ... Jagr and the Penguins Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Asbury Park Press - International Herald Tribune

The Penguins will now wait for either the Washington Capitals or the winner of the New Jersey Devils-New York Rangers series. The Penguins out shot the ... Penguins played the right team Pittsburgh Tribune-Review It happened to the Penguins before Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

 CA - DEVILS 2, CAPITALS 1, at Washington -- John Madden backhanded a rebound under Brent Johnson's pad with 50 seconds left in overtime and New Jersey moved into ... Penguins lose to Sharks in shootout Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Sharks top Penguins in shootout Sports Network

Malkin carries Penguins to the top  CA - It should be interesting if the Penguins and Capitals--currently No. 3 in the East--both make it to the playoffs, and the NHL can showcase the likes of ... Penguins down Flyers National Post Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Philadelphia Inquirer  NC - Capitals 3, Lightning 2 — In Tampa, Fla., Brian Pothier’s power-play goal in the third period lifted Washington. Keep up to date with all the news! ... NHL Roundup: Brind'Amour's bank shot lifts Carolina in overtime Pittsburgh Post Gazette

By OrderedChaos So far, the other 2/3 of New York was brutally pillaged by free agency’s raiders. Like Nicole Richie, the Sabres and Islanders are skeletal remnants who practically qualify for Federal disaster assistance. Other teams were relatively silent, most notably the Caps’ Southeast rivals. A V...

Islanders cruise by Capitals Boston Globe, MA - Ryan Smyth scored his first goal with New York and Miroslav Satan added two goals as the Islanders defeated the Capitals, 6-2, last night in Washington. ... NHL | Islanders swamp Capitals, 6-2 Philadelphia Inquirer

 CA - York Islanders to a 4-1 victory over the slumping Washington Capitals on Saturday ... Alex Ovechkin had the lone tally for Washington, scoring early in the third ... NHL roundup Pittsburgh Tribune-Review all 16 news articles