Wilson staying with Caps

Wilson staying with Caps

Tom Wilson is only getting fourth-line minutes but the Capitals believe it is best for his development to keep the rookie winger in the NHL.

Caps switch up lines

Caps switch up lines

After seven games, Coach Adam Oates made some significant alterations to the forward lines.

What to do with Martin Erat

What to do with Martin Erat

The Capitals traded for Martin Erat last year to provide top-six forward depth but he’s only played on the fourth line through the first seven games this season. Does he have a future in Washington?

PSL: Redskins-Bears, Caps and Cal Ripken Jr.

PSL: Redskins-Bears, Caps and Cal Ripken Jr.

The PSL crew discusses how the Redskins can save their season, debates the importance of the Capitals slow start and makes the case for why Cal Ripken, Jr. as Nationals manager.

Caps’ woes rooted in defensive play

Caps’ woes rooted in defensive play

The Capitals might not be creating much offense through the first seven games, but their problems begin in the defensive zone.

Laich’s Canadian satellite

Laich’s Canadian satellite

Laich uses his super fancy dish to overload on hockey.

Five thoughts on Caps-Rangers

Five thoughts on Caps-Rangers

Notes and observations from Washington’s loss to the Rangers Wednesday night.

Brouwer collides with Stepan

Brouwer collides with Stepan

Troy Brouwer says his hit on Derek Stepan was accidental. “I pride myself on being an honest player and tried to get out of the way without causing as much damage as possible.“

Caps come up empty against Rangers

Caps come up empty against Rangers

New York goalie Henrik Lundqvist is barely tested as he makes 22 saves in a 2-0 Rangers win over the Caps.

Open thread: Caps vs. Rangers

Open thread: Caps vs. Rangers

Discuss the game as the Capitals host Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers Wednesday night.

Caps want to put Rangers on heels early

Caps want to put Rangers on heels early

The Capitals aren’t dwelling on last year’s playoff loss but looking to build on first regulation win of the season.

The Caps and the Stanley Can

The Caps and the Stanley Can

This is a super old and oft-retold story, but it’s new to me. So there. And it’s funny.

Projected lineups for Caps-Rangers

Projected lineups for Caps-Rangers

Notes from the Capitals’ morning skate.

Caps face Rangers under Vigneault for first time

Caps face Rangers under Vigneault for first time

The two teams have a lot of recent playoff history, but this year’s New York Rangers don’t look like the one the Capitals are so familiar with.

Chimera fined for hit vs. Oilers

Chimera fined for hit vs. Oilers

Capitals winger Jason Chimera has been fined for his hit on Edmonton defenseman Justin Schultz in Monday night’s game.

Capitals’ woes stem from sluggish starts

Capitals’ woes stem from sluggish starts

Each of the Capitals’ first six games this season has featured sloppy, lackluster first periods.

Caps players pose with dogs

Caps players pose with dogs

Ovechkin and several Caps teammates posed for amazing photos with dogs for a calendar that will benefit Homeward Trails Animal Rescue.

Ovechkin leaves practice early

Ovechkin leaves practice early

Ovechkin took part in less than 20 minutes of the Capitals’ quick practice on Tuesday.

No discipline for Ovechkin or Chimera

No discipline for Ovechkin or Chimera

Notes from Tuesday’s practice.

Caps players on Segways

Caps players on Segways

Caps players make good on an auctioned-off Segway tour.

Five thoughts on Caps vs. Oilers

Five thoughts on Caps vs. Oilers

Notes and observations from the Capitals’ win over the Oilers.

Holtby’s ‘huge’ save against Oilers

Holtby’s ‘huge’ save against Oilers

Holtby’s key save kept the game tied Monday night, allowing the Capitals offense time to establish a lead of their own.

Capitals snap their losing streak

Capitals snap their losing streak

Washington overcomes a slow start and one-goal deficit in the first period to dominate the Edmonton Oilers.

Open thread: Caps vs. Oilers

Open thread: Caps vs. Oilers

Discuss the game as the Capitals host Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and the Edmonton Oilers Monday night.

Caps’ second line ‘can play better’

Caps’ second line ‘can play better’

Brooks Laich says the unit will get there, but they’re just a little snakebit at the moment.

Avs offer blueprint to stop Caps’ PP

Avs offer blueprint to stop Caps’ PP

Since starting this season 7-for-12 on the power play in their first three games, the Capitals are 0-for-7 with just seven shots.

Caps stick with same lines

Caps stick with same lines

Notes from the Capitals’ morning skate at Kettler Capitals Iceplex.

Caps need strong starts

Caps need strong starts

One of the top items on the Capitals improvement checklist? Get off to a better start.

Oates reinforces positives after loss

Oates reinforces positives after loss

Despite the Capitals’ sluggish start, Coach Adam Oates remains level-headed.

Five thoughts on Caps-Avs

Five thoughts on Caps-Avs

Notes and observations on the Capitals 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.

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