Capitals Work to Fit in New Players

Filed under: CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. -- The Dallas Stars had just scored one of their two third-period power play goals Monday when Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau leaned over to talk to Eric Belanger."I got lost on the bench and forgot to use him," Boudreau said at the team's practice facility on Tuesday. "I went up to him and said, 'Eric, I apologize ... I forgot to put you out there.' So, that's my fault."The Stars went on to win the game, 4-3, via a shootout, not that the Capitals have to worry much about losing out on a point as they sit atop the Southeast Division and Eastern Conference. Still, Boudreau says that's no excuse not to fully utilize Washington's deadline acquisitions, which include forward Scott Walker and defenseman Joe Corvo. "I'm a smart guy," Boudreau said. "It shouldn't be a problem to know what you've got and it won't be."Belanger, Corvo and Walker have all seen a drop in...