Few positives from Caps’ road trip
After eight days and four games on the road in Western Canada, the Capitals are in the same place they were.
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Caps recall Orlov, Latta
Washington brings some new faces up to join the big club for its first practice back from Western Canada.
Few positives from Caps’ road trip
After eight days and four games on the road in Western Canada, the Capitals are in the same place they were.
Five thoughts on Caps-Canucks
From Ovechkin’s penalty shot to the battle in the faceoff circle, here are a few observations from Monday’s loss in Vancouver.
Oleksy loses a blade
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Canucks rally past Capitals
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Open thread: Caps at Canucks
Discuss the game as the Capitals take on the Vancouver Canucks Monday night.
Defensive involvement key for offense
The Capitals don’t always need their defensemen to contribute on the scoresheet, but the blueliners’ ability to keep an offensive play alive is critical.
Caps haven’t fared well in Vancouver
It’s been more than 12 years since the Capitals won in Vancouver.
Neuvirth to start in Vancouver
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Slow starts continue to plague Caps
Eleven games in there has been no more consistent fault in the Capitals’ game than sluggish play in the first period.
Capitals let down Holtby, lose to Flames
Sluggish start on defense chases goalie from game as Washington’s three-game winning streak ends.
Open thread: Caps at Flames
Discuss the game as the Capitals visit the Calgary Flames Saturday night.
Holtby’s confidence ‘sky high’
In the past five games Braden Holtby has stopped 172 of 182 shots for a .945 save percentage and 1.98 goals-against average.
Should they stay or should they go?
Keeping a rookie with junior eligibility on an NHL roster is a big decision, but those that earn more ice time early on tend to be worth the financial risk.
Chimera, Ward boost the Caps’ third line
Veteran wingers Jason Chimera and Joel Ward bring a combination of offense and grit to the Capitals.
Ovechkin records his 10th goal
Alex Ovechkin’s latest goal came in what is becoming a familiar formula for the star winger -- off a faceoff win.
Surging Ovechkin powers Capitals
Reigning league MVP Alex Ovechkin scores his 10th goal in as many games to vault Washington to victory in Edmonton.
Open thread: Caps at Oilers
Discuss the game as the Capitals visit the Edmonton Oilers Thursday night.
Caps seek better puck control
The Caps hope to learn from the errors they made in a shootout win on the fast rink at Winnipeg.
Oilers coach ‘loves’ how Ovi plays
From Alex Ovechkin’s physical play to the emotion he displays on the ice, Dallas Eakins is a fan of it all.
Oates reflects on his year as an Oiler
Adam Oates played his last season in Edmonton serving as a mentor to the Oilers.
RGIII on being underdogs
The Redskins are 14-point underdogs heading into Sunday’s game against the Broncos.
Green: ‘Nothing was working’ against Winnipeg
Mike Green discusses his benching late in Washington’s game against the Winnipeg Jets.
Ovechkin getting his groove back
Alex Ovechkin is in the midst of the best scoring stretch of his career and the best in the NHL since 2001.
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