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Capitals-Rangers Game Review

17 Nov 2009 19:22:33 PST

Washington Post with 4:51 remaining in the third period, as the Washington Capitals posted a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers in Alex Ovechkin's return to the lineup. ... Ovechkin ready to go for Capitals vs. RangersThe Associated Press Examiner.com -Washington Times -DC Sports Box

Original story at USA Today .

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Capitals-Panthers Game Review

06 Nov 2009 19:32:23 PST

Sunrise, FL (Sports Network) - Brian Pothier scored a power-play goal and collected two assists, as the Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers, ... Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss two more gamesNational Post

Original story at USA Today .

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Opinion: Ticked Off

11 Sep 2009 17:56:19 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Bleatings From a Caps Nut .

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Calder Cup: SemiFinal Review

26 May 2009 02:58:24 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Kuklas Korner .

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Opinion: Crosby efficient despite quiet night

18 May 2009 20:47:24 PDT

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. ...

Original story at NHL.com .

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Game 7 Caps vs. Penguin Scum 5-13-2009 Preview

13 May 2009 02:15:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Caps Nut)
Series J: Washington Capitals (56-38; 108 points; 1st Southeast Division, 2nd Eastern Conference, 4th Overall) vs. Pittsburgh Penguin Scum (52-41; 99 points; 2nd Atlantic Division, 4th Eastern Conference, 8th Overall): Eastern Conference Semifinals Game #7, Caps Game #14, Home Ga...

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Washington Capitals news and blogs - December 05, 2009

05 Dec 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Washington Capitals news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Opinion: NHL Playofs: Penguins' postseason brings out best in Crosby -- from Pittsburgh Post Gazette
• Opinion: THN.com Playoff Blog: New blood help Pens buck the trend -- from The Hockey News
• Opinion: Penguins wing it to even the series -- from Washington Times
• Opinion: NHL-best Sharks set playoff sights on Red Wings -- from Carlisle Sentinel
• Opinion: Malkin leads Ovechkin by 4 for NHL points title -- from USA Today
• Opinion: Fedorov's OT goal lifts Capitals over Predators -- from The Associated Press
• Opinion: Ovechkin practices, ready to face Crosby, Penguins -- from The Associated Press
• Opinion: Quick attack leads Capitals over Penguins -- from Sports Network
• Panthers-Capitals Preview -- from USA Today
• Rangers Vs Capitals 11/08/2008 Review -- by Dan, Jr. from Junior's Eyes

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Opinion: Pens Begin to Solve Caps Goalie Varlamov

09 May 2009 08:27:28 PDT

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 ...

Original story at East Coast Bias .

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Opinion: Ovechkin Matches Crosby as Capitals Win

04 May 2009 20:11:27 PDT

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...

Original story at New York Times .

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Opinion: Goaltender Varlamov, 21, comes up big for Capitals

03 May 2009 19:52:36 PDT

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 ...

Original story at USA Today .

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Opinion: Ovechkin's Celebrations Draw Criticism.

21 Mar 2009 07:48:00 PDT

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.

Original story at Spector's .

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Opinion: Ovechkin leads the charge as Caps snap home slump

15 Mar 2009 01:32:26 PDT

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. ...

Original story at Toronto Star .

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Caps vs. Penguin Scum 3-8-2009 Preview

08 Mar 2009 04:09:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Caps Nut)
Washington Capitals (40-26; 85 points; 1st Southeast Division, 3rd Eastern Conference, 5th Overall) vs. Pittsburgh Penguin Scum (34-32; 74 points; 3rd Atlantic Division, 7th Eastern Conference, 12th Overall): Caps Game #67, Home Game #36, NHL Game #981

Original story at Bleatings From a Caps Nut .

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Opinion: Capitals' Ovechkin leaves practice with injury

04 Mar 2009 09:31:35 PST

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. ...

Original story at nationalpost.pa-sportsticker.com .

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Opinion: Capitals Short-Circuited by Florida's Power Surge, Fall 6-2 at Home

02 Mar 2009 06:05:13 PST

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 ...

Original story at DC Sports Box .

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Opinion: Tempers Flare as Crosby and Ovechkin Feud

22 Feb 2009 17:47:41 PST

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? ...

Original story at New York Times .

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Opinion: NHL Roundup: Green's record-setting performance propels Capitals ...

07 Feb 2009 19:38:58 PST

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 ...

Original story at Asbury Park Press .

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Opinion: Ovechkin’s 2 Goals Push Capitals Past Islanders

19 Jan 2009 19:57:03 PST

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

Original story at New York Times .

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Opinion: Surging Washington Capitals need fewer 'valleys' from goalies

05 Jan 2009 13:30:47 PST

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

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Opinion: Capitals Top Rangers; Home Dominance Continues

03 Jan 2009 21:30:43 PST

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

Original story at New York Times .

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Opinion: Ovechkin, Malkin, MacDonald named top players for November

01 Dec 2008 12:14:28 PST

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

Original story at Seattle Post Intelligencer .

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Game 12 Review: Capitals Drop Hurricanes 3-2 With Late Goal

06 Nov 2008 21:52:56 PST

Written 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.

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Season Preview: Washington Capitals, Class of '08-'09

30 Sep 2008 11:42:15 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Yahoo! Canada Sports .

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Opinion: NHL's pleased that Crosby Show is hitting Broadway - Beaver County Times

24 Apr 2008 22:03:34 PDT

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

Original story at Beaver County Times .

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Opinion: Free Agency — It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World

03 Jul 2007 11:37:09 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at All-Baseball.com .

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Opinion: Islanders cruise by Capitals - Boston Globe

04 Mar 2007 00:04:54 PST

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

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