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Still without Ovechkin, Capitals host Islanders
The Washington Capitals will try for a third straight victory without superstar Alex Ovechkin when they host the New York Islanders tonight at Verizon Center.
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Better living through chemistry for Capitals
Mike Knuble and Brendan Morrison were the two significant offseason additions for the Washington Capitals, and to this point their offensive production has met - and maybe even exceeded - expectations.
JUST FIVE YEARS ago, it would have been nonsensical to call the Washington Capitals D.C.'s best team: They finished the 2005-06 season at the bottom of their division and were in the first year of rebuilding the team with rookie Alex Ovechkin at its core.
Ovechkin: Extended absence report was a joke
Alex Ovechkin says he was joking when he told a reporter over the weekend that he could be out more than a month.
Watch live Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals for free
Watch live Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals for free >> Washington Capitals Vs Florida Panthers Arena: Time: Friday, Nov 06, 2009 at 7:30 PM League: NHL - United States of America After the Washington Capitals' first game without Alex Ovechkin, coach Bruce Boudreau thought his team might have concentrated too much on the two-time defending ...
Red, blue come together to see Capitals
Call Columbus Blue Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock a big fan of "The Great 8." Hitchcock says he loves the unique blend of talent and snarl Alex Ovechkin brings to the ice, but he won't back away from that unique 1-2 punch.
Ovechkin Injury a Dent in Capitals Confindence?
It's scary to think about a Caps team with Alex Ovechkin. The Capitals start tonight's game without OV for only the 5th time since he entered the league.
Pothier, Caps solve Vokoun, down Panthers
Brian Pothier scored a power-play goal and collected two assists, as the Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers, 4-1, in the front end of a home-and-home series at BankAtlantic Center.
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Ovechkin is not ready to return
SUNRISE, FLA. -- Alex Ovechkin was one of the first Washington Capitals on the ice for practice at BankAtlantic Center and was wearing his full complement of equipment and carrying his stick.
It took only a few minutes for the two-time MVP to realize that he's not quite ready to return to the lineup.
After tapping a teammate's pass into an empty net, Ovechkin, who was practicing for the first time since suffering a strain near his left shoulder Sunday, jokingly began to celebrate. But he couldn't raise his arms much above his chest, and moments later, he put his stick on the bench.
Can Injury to Alex Ovechkin Make the Capitals Stronger?
The Washington Capitals dona t have a problem with talent, coaching, or ownership.
Recap: New Jersey vs. Washington
Nicklas Bergfors scored two power-play goals in the third period, as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals, 3-2, at Prudential Center.
The Washington Capitals recalled veteran center Michael Nylander from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL on Wednesday.
The last defenceman to score 100 points in a season says it will take a special player on a very good team to do it again.
Washington Capitals star Ovechkin signs on with IMG
Alex Ovechkin's star continues to rise. The Washington Capitals forward signed with IMG yesterday, agreeing to a deal that gives the powerful sports marketing company control of his management, sponsorship and licensing opportunities.
Ovechkin is 'week-to-week' after injury
Alex Ovechkin is "week-to-week" with an upper-body injury, the Washington Capitals said Monday.
Now that Semyon Varlamov is playing regularly at the NHL level, who is the Caps #1 goalie prospect: 20 year old rookie Braden Holtby? AHL journeyman Jason Bacashihua? Jason who? With his 4-0 record at Hershey so far this season, a 1.0 goals-against-average, and a .966 save percentage, Caps fans may want to learn how to pronounce Bacashihua sooner ...
Ovechkin will try to help the Capitals bounce back Sunday against the only team to keep him goalless in multiple games last season, the Columbus Blue Jackets .
Anderson named NHL's first star of the month
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Craig Anderson, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin and Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov have been named the NHL 'Three Stars' for October.
New York Islanders (2-4-5) at Washington Capitals (8-2-2), 7 p.m.
The New York Islanders will try to post back-to-back victories for the first time since last March when they visit the streaking Washington Capitals tonight at Verizon Center.
Umberger's second goal of game lifts Blue Jackets past Capitals, 5-4, in OT
R.J. Umberger scored his second goal of the game on a power play 1:45 into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 5-4 win against the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
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