Switching coaches on the fly in the middle of a season presents plenty of challenges. Dale Hunter has made changes to just about everything since taking over the Washington Capitals on Nov. 28 — perhaps none with more of a tactical difference than on defense. With assistant Jim Johnson helping ...
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December 20, 2011
Veteran goaltender Tomas Vokoun seemed like a good free-agent bet for the Capitals. His history of posting high save percentages on bad teams made him an attractive buy that is at its best playing skate-and-shoot hockey.Vokoun was eager to reestablish his market value after settling for Washington’s low-ball bid. That high motivation made him seem like the perfect get.But Vokoun’s...
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December 21, 2011
Some year-end wishes, inspired by Leonard Shapiro's Washington Post column and the venerable Beach Boys.Wouldn't it be nice if:* The Washington Capitals are able to fully embrace Coach Dale Hunter's playing system and thrive in 2012?* The team played more consistently?* The special teams continued to improve?* Alex Ovechkin started scoring goals again on a more regular...
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December 20, 2011
If you’ve been in the stands for a Caps game the last two seasons recently, you’ve probably heard many of your fellow fans yell one (or all) of the following, especially while the Caps are on the Power Play:
SHOOT THE PUCK!
OH COME ON! SHOOT IT!
DAMN IT, SHOOOOOT!
Clearly, fans think the team moves the puck too much, passing up good shots in lieu of the ‘pretty play’...
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December 20, 2011
Alex Ovechkin hasn't been a stranger to physical play this season, oftentimes using hits to try to make a difference in games. With goals not coming as frequently as he would like, though, the Washington Capitals captain made it known that he's paid to score and not just hit. Tuesday ...
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December 21, 2011
from Tarik El-Bashir of the Washington Post, “When he’s getting scoring chances, hitting, bringing that energy, it fires everybody else up,” defenseman Karl Alzner said after a 4-1 victory, perhaps the Capitals’ most thorough of the Dale Hunter era. “He’s the most exciting guy in the league.
“When,” Alzner added after a pause, “he’s on his game.”
And there’s...
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December 20, 2011
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom scored first period goals, Alexander Semin added a third-period goal, and Michal Neuvirth stopped 20 shots as the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Nashville lost for the first time in six games, and for the first time in 11 contests, had a game decided by more than one goal. The quirky 10-game streak was two...
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December 20, 2011
WASHINGTON - Nicklas Backstrom had a goal and an assist and Michal Neuvirth made 20 saves as the Washington Capitals rebounded and brought home a convincing 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday Night. The Caps opened very well and never trailed, but fell back a bit in the middle part of the game before closing it out with authority. In addition, for the first time...
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December 20, 2011
Mike Knuble didn't record a goal or an assist. He didn't have a plus-rating and wasn't on the ice for a goal — or even that long. But the right wing playing his 1,000th career NHL game had a lot to do with the Washington Capitals' 4-1 victory over the ...
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December 20, 2011
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When Nashville’s deadly powerplay gets held with no goals on 5 attempts, things may not be looking bright. With goals from Ovechkin, Backstrom, Semin, and Brouwer, the Washington Capitals stopped the Predators cold in their tracks with a 4-1 win, ending Nashville’s 5-game win streak.
Lindback took the loss for Nashville making 19 saves...
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December 20, 2011
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom scored first period goals, Alexander Semin added a third-period goal, and Michal Neuvirth stopped 20 shots as the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Tuesday night.
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December 19, 2011
The Washington Capitals were on ice Monday morning at 10:30 as they prepare for Tuesday night's game with the Nashville Predators. Some updates from Kettler Capitals Iceplex:
Mike Green skated by himself for about 40 minutes before practice began, and left the ice as soon as the rest of his teammates came on for practice. Dale Hunter would not provide an update on Green...
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December 20, 2011
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In dramatic fashion, which is the “Predator way” of winning games this year, Nashville defeated the Washington Capitals in their first meeting at Bridgestone Arena. With the Capitals drawing first blood at the mid-point of the third period, the Predators scored 3 unanswered goals to win the contest.
It was Joel Ward’s...
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December 20, 2011
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom scored first period goals, Alexander Semin added a third-period goal, and Michal Neuvirth stopped 20 shots as the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Tuesday night.
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December 20, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom scored first period goals, Alexander Semin added a third-period goal,
and Michal Neuvirth stopped 20 shots as the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Tuesday night.
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December 20, 2011
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom scored first period goals, Alexander Semin added a third-period goal, and Michal Neuvirth stopped 20 shots as the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Tuesday night. Nashville lost for the first time in six games, and for the first time in 11 contests, had a game decided by more than one goal.
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