Capitals' stars shaky in first preseason action

The Washington Capitals pulled off third-period comebacks in their first two preseason games, but sloppy and disjointed play prevented a third straight rally. It was the first preseason game for stars Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin and Mike Green, but the increase in talent did not lead to more offense in a 2-1 defeat Monday night to the Buffalo Sabres at Verizon Center. "It is sort of expected," Caps coach Bruce Boudreau said. "These guys, it is their first game, and that's the way they played it as. Their timing was off, but that's why you have preseason games." The Sabres ... Email </a