NHL
Saf
Looking back at Sir Alex Ferguson's incredible career
Ocvloi
College football teams we'd like to see on 'Hard Knocks'
Dj
10 injured fantasy players you should buy low on
Bradhsaw
10 more matches where pro wrestling turned real
1
The best memes, screencaps and GIFs of the week

Capitals D Erskine to make season debut vs. Ducks

Found November 01, 2011 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: John Erskine,  Jeff Schultz
TEAMS: Washington Capitals,  Anaheim Ducks,  Tampa Bay Lightning
Washington_capitals_v_3f6f
Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine will make his season debut on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Erskine has been sidelined since the playoffs last season with a shoulder injury. He had surgery shortly after the Capitals were eliminated by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The 31-year-old Erskine, who will likely be paired with Jeff Schultz, collected four goals, seven assists and 94 penalty minutes last season.
Original Story: http://www.prosportsdaily.com/article... Verified_ybn
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

Capitals Pull A Rabbit Out of the Hat to Beat the Ducks in Overtime

Via isportsweb.com  |  November 02, 2011
Several weeks ago, after his team beat Georgia, South Carolina’s football coach Steve Spurrier said that sometimes the team that plays the best game doesn’t win.  That was clearly the case last evening at the Verizon Center.  The Anaheim Ducks, in the middle of a seven game road swing, clearly outplayed the Capitals for at least 45 of the 60 minutes of regulation, yet ended...

Backstrom's two goals propel Capitals

Via AP on Fox  |  November 01, 2011
Nicklas Backstrom scored the tying goal with 42 seconds left in regulation, then added the game-winner at 2:18 of overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 comeback victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. The Capitals trailed 3-0 in the second period and 4-2 with 10:47 left in regulation before rallying. It was 4-3 when Washington pulled goaltender Tomas Vokoun...

Caps' Ovechkin upset with move, but supports it

Via AP on Fox  |  November 02, 2011
Two-time league MVP Alex Ovechkin says he was upset when he was left on the bench for the final moments of regulation in the Washington Capitals' come-from-behind 5-4 win over Anahiem. But Ovechkin says he also understands why coach Bruce Boudreau did it. Boudreau sent out another line - without Ovechkin - after pulling the goalie with a one-goal deficit in Tuesday night'...

Alex Ovechkin Doesn’t Care for Benching, Calls Bruce Boudreau a “Fat F–k”

Via The Last Angry Fan  |  November 02, 2011
With 1:27 remaining in their game against the Anaheim Ducks, and trailing 4-3, Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau called timeout to draw up how his team might go about tying the game in order to send it to overtime.  Surprisingly, Boudreau’s plans didn’t include resident superstar Alexander Ovechkin. Ovie clearly didn’t care for being left on the bench to sit and watch his teammates...

Backstrom's OT goal finishes Caps' rally (AP)

Via Yahoo! Sports  |  November 01, 2011
Nicklas Backstrom scored the tying goal with 42 seconds left in regulation, then added the game-winner at 2:18 of overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 comeback victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. The Capitals trailed 3-0 in the second period and 4-2 with 10:47 left in regulation before rallying.

Practice: Nov. 2

Via Rock the Red  |  November 02, 2011
The Washington Capitals were on ice for practice Wednesday morning at Kettler Capitals Iceplex following their thrilling 5-4 comeback win over the Ducks on Tuesday night.  Some updates from Kettler: Mike Green started the day skating with his teammates in full pads, but left after a short time and watched the remainder of practice from the bench with his pads off.  Green has...

Pregame #10: Washington Capitals vs. Anaheim Ducks

Via Rock the Red  |  November 01, 2011
Washington Capitals (7-2-0) vs. Anaheim Ducks (5-5-1) Location: Verizon CenterTime: 7:30 PMTV: Local: Comcast SportsNet (HD) (Game On!), Versus: VS (HD)Familiar Faces of Former Caps: Andrew GordonOur Bloguin Partner:  On the Duck Pond Read on! The Washington Capitals return home empty-handed after a two-game Western Canadian road swing.  After winning the first 7 games of...

Caps win in ugly fashion

Via Pass Shoot Score  |  November 02, 2011
In response to an awful 0-2 Canadian road trip against Edmonton and Vancouver where the Caps defense, penalty killing and transition game looked inept, Coach Bruce Boudreau made several changes to the line up against the Anaheim Ducks.  He brought up Cody Eakin from the Hershey Bears to man the wing on the 2nd line with Marcus Johansson and Alexander Semin while demoting Mike Knuble...

Video: Ovechkin benching was a 'win-win'

Via MSNBC  |  November 02, 2011
Keith Jones and Mike Milbury break down the surprise benching of Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday. (NBC Sports)

Ovechkin upset with benching, but understands

Via ESPN  |  November 02, 2011
Two-time league MVP Alex Ovechkin says he was upset when he was left on the bench for the final moments of regulation in the Washington Capitals' come-from-behind 5-4 win over Anahiem.

Anaheim Ducks (5-5-1) at Washington Capitals (7-2-0), 7:30 p.m. (ET)

Via Miami Herald  |  November 01, 2011
The Washington Capitals have dropped back-to-back games since their record-setting start to the season, but still have a perfect home record to brag about.

Capitals rally to beat Ducks 5-4 in overtime

Via Miami Herald  |  November 01, 2011
Nicklas Backstrom scored the tying goal with 42 seconds left in regulation, then added the game-winner at 2:18 of overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 comeback victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.

Capitals stop Ducks in OT

Via tbo.com  |  November 02, 2011
Nicklas Backstrom scored the tying goal with 42 seconds left in regulation, then added the game-winner at 2:18 of overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 comeback victory against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.
THE NHL HOT 40
1
Raffi Torres
San Jose Sharks Fined $100,000 After GM Doug Wilson Comments on Raffi Torres Suspension
2
John Tortorella
Rangers Coach John Tortorella freaks out on referee Dan O’Halloran
3
Torey Krug
(Video) Torey Krug scores his second goal in two games for the Bruins
4
Jaromir Jagr
Jaromir Jagr Not Content With Bruins’ 2-0 Lead Over Rangers, Puts in Practice Time Alone Three Hours After Bruins Win (Photo)
5
Henrik Lundqvist
Bruins Light Up Henrik Lundqvist in Game 2, Leave Goalie Searching for Reasons for Struggles
6
Patrice Bergeron
Bruins Back In The Day: A Boyish Bergeron Takes A Spin On A…Zamboni? (VIDEO)
7
Brad Marchand
Marchand delivers to lift Bruins over Rangers 3-2
8
Jason Spezza
Spezza to return to Senators lineup for Game 3
9
Mike Babcock
Babcock enjoying Red Wings' playoff ride
10
Eric Staal
Staal to miss 3 offseason months with sprained MCL
11
Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby Records Second Playoff Hat Trick in Penguins’ Game 2 Win Over Senators (Video)
12
Logan Couture
Logan Couture emerges as leader on Sharks
13
Jonathan Quick
Sharks’ OT win avoids 3-0 deficit, aggravates Kings, Jonathan Quick
14
Jhonas Enroth
Jhonas Enroth Backs Sweden To World Championship
15
Alexander Ovechkin
Someone Unplugged Alex Ovechkin’s Controller (GIF)
16
Evgeni Malkin
Evgeni Malkin crashes into net and meets the goal cam
17
Andrew Ference
Andrew Ference suspended for Game 2 for his elbow on
18
Tuukka Rask
Tuukka Rask, Bruins Defense Put Rangers in ‘Double Trouble’ While Grabbing 2-0 Series Lead (Video)
19
Rick Nash
Doc Emrick claims to have video indicating No-Show Rick Nash injury
20
Ryan Callahan
Get Callahan on NHL14 Cover
21
Pavel Datsyuk
Tis the last day to vote for Pavel Datsyuk in EA Sports’ NHL 14 Cover athlete quarterfinal
22
Colin Greening
23
Jimmy Howard
Wings get big game out of Jimmy Howard
24
Valtteri Filppula
Valtteri Filppula scores fantastic goal to seal game against Blackhawks
25
Henrik Zetterberg
Henrik Zetterberg Scores in OT to Send Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks to Game 7: Video
26
Milan Lucic
Milan Lucic's handshake is a bit personal
27
Jonathan Toews
Jonathan Toews Named Selke Trophy Finalist
28
Dougie Hamilton
29
Roman Josi
Josi wins silver and MVP honors, Smith takes home bronze…
30
Wade Redden
Defenseman Redden out for tonight's game
31
Craig Smith
Josi wins silver and MVP honors, Smith takes home bronze…
32
Tomas Vokoun
Penguins Must Play Vokoun in Game 5
33
Zdeno Chara
Peter Chiarelli Says Zdeno Chara Has Been ‘a Monster’ In Last Two Playoff Games (Video)
34
Patrick Kane
Patrick Kane Named Lady Byng Finalist
35
Erik Karlsson
Erik Karlsson Delivered An Amazing Skate Pass
36
Johan Franzen
Johan Franzen’s Goal Gives Detroit Red Wings Two-Goal Lead vs. Chicago: Video
37
Niklas Kronwall
RED WINGS FLASHBACK: Niklas Kronwall destroys Marty Havlat – (VIDEO) September 19, 2009
38
Brendan Smith
Wings' Smith looks for redemption in Game 2
39
Jarret Stoll
Jarret Stoll likely to miss Kings' Game 2 vs. Sharks
40
Damien Brunner
Damien Brunner Scores in Overtime to Give Detroit Red Wings’ Game 4 Win: Video
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.