PENGUINS (21-16-4) vs. CAPITALS (21-17-2)
WHEN: Jan. 11, 2012 - 7:30 pm | WHERE: Verizon Centerâ¨
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The Washington Capitals enter T...
Via Kukla's Korner
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January 09, 2012
Last Tuesday, Capitals fans everywhere were delighted with the return of Mike Green, after missing 23 consecutive games with a groin injury. An injury that, supposedly, might never fully heal. Midway through Green second game back (@SJ 1/7/12), Hunter shut him down again. Hunter said it was because of tightness, and not a hit he took, but it does little to dispel my worries...
Via centericechat.com
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January 11, 2012
It’s no secret the Chicago Blackhawks have lost a few games based on defensive lapses.
Meanwhile guys like Corey Crawford and Ray Emery have taken heat. Not by coach Joel Quenneville, but by fans.
There’s only so much a goalie can do, but Chicago GM Stan Bowman can do a bit more. Such as, bulking up the blueline.
It’s rumored that the Blackhawks may be looking...
Via Washington Times
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January 11, 2012
Tomas Vokoun understands some games are not going to be his best. Some games he's going to cost the Washington Capitals points. And then there are the games he knows he can steal. Wednesday night was one of those when Vokoun was the top reason — if not the only ...
Via AP on Fox
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January 12, 2012
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was in the building for his team's latest loss, wearing a jacket and tie and far from the ice. His team sure could use him in the lineup.
Washington's Tomas Vokoun made 30 saves, including a key stop on Evgeni Malkin in the closing minutes, and Jason Chimera scored off a turnover in the first period, giving the Capitals a 1-0 victory...
Via Washington Times
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January 12, 2012
Matt Hendricks doesn't get a whole lot of playing time anymore. Under coach Dale Hunter, he has eclipsed the 10-minute mark just twice. But on Wednesday night, Hendricks made the most of his 7:44 with a fight, a shot off the post and a spectacular shift that made his presence ...
Via NBC Washington
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January 11, 2012
Washington Capitals wing Joel Ward on the team's shortcomings this season and its struggles on the road.
Via nhl.com
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January 10, 2012
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Tomas Kundratek from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.
Kundratek, 21, recorded eig...
Via SI.com
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January 11, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) With Penguins captain Sidney Crosby watching from the press box, Washington's Jason Chimera scored off a turnover
in the first period and Tomas Vokoun made 30 saves, giving the Capitals a 1-0 victory on Wednesday night, Pittsburgh's sixth
consecutive loss.
Via Razzball Hockey
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January 12, 2012
Of course after I pimp Neuvirth the dirty Cap’s start Tomas Vokoun and he pitches a Shutout. AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!! I’ve decided predicting Goalie performance/playing time is a futile effort. Unless you are the best of the best, elite of the elite, you are no sure thing… And even those guys (ahem…… Ryan Miller……. ahem) can struggle for a season. And the...
Via Washington Times
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January 09, 2012
LOS ANGELES — By the time the Washington Capitals stepped onto the ice Monday night for their game against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center, any questions about whether center Nicklas Backstrom or defenseman Mike Green would play had been answered. Backstrom (head injury) and Green (groin) were flown back ...
Via Miami Herald
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January 11, 2012
With Penguins captain Sidney Crosby watching from the press box, Washington's Jason Chimera scored off a turnover in the first period and Tomas Vokoun made 30 saves, giving the Capitals a 1-0 victory on Wednesday night, Pittsburgh's sixth consecutive loss.
Via Miami Herald
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January 12, 2012
Tomas Vokoun made 30 saves for his second shutout of the season, leading the Washington Capitals to a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at Verizon Center. Jason Chimera recorded the only goal and the Capitals snapped a two-game slide. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 20- of-21 shots for the Penguins, whose losing streak reached a season-high six games. They have been held to one...
Via CBSSports
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January 11, 2012
With Penguins captain Sidney Crosby watching from the press box, Washington's Jason Chimera scored off a turnover in the first period and Tomas Vokoun made 30 saves, giving the Capitals a 1-0 victory on Wednesday night, Pittsburgh's sixth consecutive loss.
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