Capitals play goalie roulette

(Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post)

As it heads to Philadelphia for Tuesday’s game, Washington is juggling three healthy goalies.

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For Caps’ Green, there’s a simple answer to breaking out of slump

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Capitals play goalie roulette

Capitals play goalie roulette

As it heads to Philadelphia for Tuesday’s game, Washington is juggling three healthy goalies.

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Ovechkin named NHL first star of the week

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Grabovski misses practice with the flu

Grabovski misses practice with the flu

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Caps rally, top the Flyers in a shootout

Mike Green, Dmitry Orlov and Alex Ovechkin score in the final 8:40 of regulation in the Caps’ home victory.

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Alex Ovechkin’s goal ties the game with less than a minute remaining to force overtime in Sunday’s win.

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Open thread: Caps vs Flyers

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Laich placed on LTIR

Laich placed on LTIR

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NHL goalie fights remain a contentious issue

NHL goalie fights remain a contentious issue

The league is mulling over whether to suspend netminders for fighting each other, but some don’t see a problem.

No discipline for Gudbranson

No discipline for Gudbranson

The Panthers defenseman won’t receive a suspension for his hit on Eric Fehr.

Kopitar belongs in MVP talk

Kopitar belongs in MVP talk

Along with Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, Anze Kopitar of the Kings should receive consideration.

Five thoughts on Caps-Panthers

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Notes and observations on Washington’s loss to the Panthers.

Fehr returns after being hit in the head

Fehr returns after being hit in the head

Eric Fehr: “That was a close call, definitely. It definitely stung me. I think I dodged a bullet there.“

Caps are handed a 10th-round knockout

Caps are handed a 10th-round knockout

Philipp Grubauer has 39 saves plus six in the shootout, but Washington’s winning streak ends at three.

Open thread: Caps at Panthers

Open thread: Caps at Panthers

Discuss the game as the Capitals visit the Panthers Friday night.

Grubauer to make third career start

Grubauer to make third career start

Notes from the Capitals morning skate.

Oates on Panthers: ‘Don’t take them lightly’

Oates on Panthers: ‘Don’t take them lightly’

The Caps can’t afford to not take every opponent seriously.

Wiz, Caps give back

Wiz, Caps give back

The players spent the day putting smiles on faces, and antlers on John Wall.

Grubauer makes most of NHL time

Grubauer makes most of NHL time

The composed 22-year-old netminder has put the Caps at ease.

Grabovski has been a welcome addition

Grabovski has been a welcome addition

Questions about Mikhail Grabovski as a positive teammate have been answered so far with the Capitals.

Neuvirth to start for Hershey this weekend

Neuvirth to start for Hershey this weekend

The Capitals’ netminder will test out his injured right ankle on a conditioning stint in Hershey this weekend.

Erskine nearing return

Erskine nearing return

The veteran defenseman says he hopes to be back in the lineup at some point over the next week.

Caps in ugly sweaters

Caps in ugly sweaters

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Laich skates for a second consecutive day

Laich skates for a second consecutive day

Notes from Capitals practice.

Green apologizes for penalties

Green apologizes for penalties

It was a rough night for Green, but his teammates say it’s all good.

Panik suspended for boarding Alzner

Panik suspended for boarding Alzner

Check out the NHL’s suspension explanation.

Can Alex Ovechkin score 50 in 50?

Can Alex Ovechkin score 50 in 50?

It’s one of the NHL’s most revered milestones, and it’s not out of the realm of possibility for Ovechkin.

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Five thoughts on Caps-Lightning

Notes and observations from the Capitals’ win over Tampa Bay.

Bondra’s call to Ovechkin

Bondra’s call to Ovechkin

The Caps star overtakes Bondra’s record, gets a call from the man himself.

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