Green lifts Capitals against Canucks

Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save.

Washington blows two-goal lead, but Mike Green’s goal midway through the final period stands up in win.

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Five thoughts on Caps-Canucks

Five thoughts on Caps-Canucks

Notes and observations from the Capitals’ win over Vancouver.

Kuznetsov records three assists in win

Kuznetsov records three assists in win

In his third game, 21-year-old forward Evgeny Kuznetsov recorded his first three NHL points.

Green lifts Capitals against Canucks

Green lifts Capitals against Canucks

Washington blows two-goal lead, but Mike Green’s goal midway through the final period stands up in win.

Open thread: Caps vs. Canucks

Open thread: Caps vs. Canucks

Discuss the game as the Caps host the Canucks.

Backstrom to receive silver medal

Backstrom to receive silver medal

After being held out of the gold-medal game for testing positive for a banned substance found in his allergy medication, Backstrom will receive his silver medal.

Caps look to clean up starts

Caps look to clean up starts

The Caps have been outscored 6-1 and outshot 51-31 in the first period over the past six games.

Caps, Canucks both desperate

Caps, Canucks both desperate

Notes from the Capitals’ morning skate.

After shake-up in goal, Holtby seems unshaken

After shake-up in goal, Holtby seems unshaken

ON HOCKEY | Once thought to be the Capitals’ goalie of the future, Braden Holtby watched Jaroslav Halak get the call in most recent losses.

Caps’ Holtby now the backup plan after Halak acquisition

Caps’ Holtby now the backup plan after Halak acquisition

Capitals goaltender Holtby struggled through a midseason slump and has recently spent more time on the bench than in the crease.

Capitals re-sign defenseman Dmitry Orlov

Capitals re-sign defenseman Dmitry Orlov

Regularly on team’s second defensive pairing, he avoids free agency in off-season.

‘The Americans’ takes a shot at the Caps

‘The Americans’ takes a shot at the Caps

For at least the second time, FX’s ‘The Americans’ talks about Dennis Maruk and the Capitals.

In playoff push, time is not on their side

In playoff push, time is not on their side

The Capitals have lost five out of six and are running low on chances to make up ground in the standings.

Five thoughts on Caps-Pens

Five thoughts on Caps-Pens

Washington’s futility against Pittsburgh continues and here are the reasons why.

Sluggish first period costs Caps

Sluggish first period costs Caps

We take a look at Pittsburgh’s first goal, which encapsulates all of Washington’s first-period problems.

Capitals once again thwarted by Penguins

Capitals once again thwarted by Penguins

Washington fails to score for the second time in the past four games and loses its eighth straight to Pittsburgh.

Open thread: Caps at Pens

Open thread: Caps at Pens

Discuss the game as the Capitals take on the Penguins for the final time in the regular season.

Laich visits specialist for groin injury

Laich visits specialist for groin injury

Brooks Laich is visiting Michael Brunt, who performed his abdominal surgery last spring, in St. Louis.

‘It’s pretty cool to be different’

‘It’s pretty cool to be different’

For 36 years, the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club has provided a place for D.C.-area youth of all backgrounds to learn to love the sport of hockey.

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Will the Capitals make the playoffs?

Will the Capitals make the playoffs?

The Post Sports Live crew debates whether the Capitals will make a late run for the playoffs.

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Are roster additions too little, too late for Capitals?

Are roster additions too little, too late for Capitals?

The Post Sports Live crew looks at whether the Capitals' trades for Jaroslav Halak and Dustin Penner and the highly anticipated arrival of Evgeny Kuznetsov will have a big enough impact to help the team make a late push for the playoffs.

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Capitals add talent, Redskins free agent priorities

Capitals add talent, Redskins free agent priorities

The Washington Post's Jonathan Forsythe, LaVar Arrington, Mike Wise and Dan Steinberg discuss the Capitals' new players and whether they will have an impact on the team's chances of making the playoffs, debate the Redskins' priorities in the free agent market, and predict where Virginia will be seeded in the NCAA Tournament.

Five thoughts on Caps-Pens

Five thoughts on Caps-Pens

Quick goals against are leading to Washington losing at inopportune times.

Rich Peverley collapses from heart ailment (video)

Rich Peverley collapses from heart ailment (video)

Dallas forward is in stable condition after being revived at arena.

Kuznetsov’s uneventful debut

Kuznetsov’s uneventful debut

The young forward shows a mix of potential and the need to adjust to the NHL game in 10:22 of ice time.

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Gritty beats pretty once again

Gritty beats pretty once again

Capitals-Penguins comparisons during the Ovechkin-Crosby era should come to a stop.

Capitals fall to Penguins

Capitals fall to Penguins

Despite battling back twice to tie the game, Washington loses to Pittsburgh for seventh straight time.

Open thread: Caps vs. Pens

Open thread: Caps vs. Pens

Discuss the game as the Capitals host Pittsburgh Monday in the first of back-to-back games between the two teams.

Caps try to manage expectations for Kuznetsov

Caps try to manage expectations for Kuznetsov

Kuznetsov’s new teammates try to avoid putting pressure on the 21-year-old.

Kuznetsov to debut on fourth line

Kuznetsov to debut on fourth line

Coach Adam Oates explains his approach to Kuznetsov’s debut.

Dustin Penner’s tour of Washington

Dustin Penner’s tour of Washington

The newest Cap said hi to the White House and took a lewd-ish photo by the Washington Monument.

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