NHL
Sign up for Yardbarker's daily Top 10 newsletter, the Morning Bark! Customize to get news on your favorite sports and teams.
Price
Tigers acquire David Price in blockbuster three-team deal
1
MLB trade deadline tracker and analysis
Schilling
Best, worst in-season trades for each team from last 20 years
Rice
Ray Rice: ‘My actions that night were totally inexcusable’
Db
Dez Bryant upset over teammate's new deal?

WATCH: Ovechkin applies stranglehold on Rocket race

Found April 26, 2013 on Around The Rink:
PLAYERS: Alexander Ovechkin,  Marcus Johansson,  Craig Anderson,  Steven Stamkos,  Martin St. Louis
TEAMS: Ottawa Senators,  Washington Capitals,  Tampa Bay Lightning,  Toronto Maple Leafs
Washington-capitals
On a night where the Ottawa Senators clinched a playoff berth with a 2-1 victory over the Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin stole the show yet again with another highlight reel goal. Ovechkin took a pass from Marcus Johansson, which was almost a turnover when Chris Philips looked liked he was going to turn the tide with a solid defensive play. But The Great 8 had other plans. Ovechkin took the pass, flew around Philips, and power-swept a goal past goalie Craig Anderson. His 32nd of the year, Ovechkin now has a three goal lead over division rival Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Maurice “Rocket” Richard trophy.  Ovechkin’s 54 points trails Stamkos’ teammate Martin St. Louis for the league lead. St. Louis’ 58 points has him leading the race for the Art Ross Trophy with only two games to go.  St. Louis took the lead with a hat trick in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs two days ago.
Original Story: http://sports-kings.com/aroundtherink...
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
RELATED ARTICLES

Caps re-sign Neuvirth to 2-year deal

Via Fox Sports  |  April 27, 2013
The Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Michal Neuvirth to a two-year, $5 million contract extension. Neuvirth will make $2.4 million next season and $2.6 million in 2014-15 in the deal announced by the Capitals on Saturday. The 25-year-old goalie ranks third in career wins in franchise history with 55, but he's become the backup this season behind Braden Holtby as the...

Michal Neuvirth's Extension: Asset Management

Via Rock the Red  |  April 27, 2013
Saturday morning, the Washington Capitals signed young goaltender Michal Neuvirth to a two-year contract extension through the end of the 2015-16 season.  Carrying a total value of $5 million, the deal will put the 25 year-old Czech’s annual cap hit at $2.5 million for the next two seasons. At first glance, this deal seems a tad bit curious for a couple of reasons.  For one...

Neuvirth Re-Signs With Washington

Via Kukla's Korner  |  April 27, 2013
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have re-signed goaltender Michal Neuvirth to a two-year contract extension, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Neuvirth will earn $2.4 million in 2013-14 and $2.6 million in 2014-15. Neuvirth, 25, currently ranks third in career wins (55) in Capitals history among goalies originally drafted by the team and...

Capitals re-ink Neuvirth

Via Around The Rink  |  April 27, 2013
The Washington Capitals have resigned goalie Michael Neuvirth to a 2-year deal (photo courtesy of team website) The Washington Capitals have resigned goaltender Michal Neuvirth to a 2 year deal as per the team website. Terms of the contract are as follows: $2.4 million in 2013-2014 and $2.6 million in 2014-2015. The pride of  Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic, the 6′ 1″ 204 lbs...

Chimera Says Capitals “Really Earned” Postseason Berth

Via On Frozen Blog  |  April 28, 2013
They didn’t end up with the goals, but the Capitals’ third line of Jason Chimera, Mathieu Perreault and Eric Fehr was on the ice when Boston took three penalties against Washington in the third period. Those penalties were crucial, as they proved to be the kickstart the Capitals needed to finally break past Boston goalie Tuukka Rask. The final score was 3-2 in Washington’s...

Capitals Re-Sign Michal Neuvirth For Two More Years by   Steven Ellis

Via The Hockey House  |  April 27, 2013
The Washington Capitals have re-signed goaltender Michal Neuvirth to a two-year contract extension worth $2,500,000 per. Neuvirth was 4-5-2 with a 2.74 goals-against average in 13 games this season headed into Saturday’s regular season finale. Currently the Capitals backup this season behind Braden Holtby, Neuvirth set career highs in games played (48), wins (27), goals-against...

Capitals can’t close against possible playoff opponent

Via Capitals Outsider  |  April 26, 2013
Though Michal Neuvirth won first star of the game, the Capitals lone goal was much thanks to the effort put out by Marcus Johansson. Photo by Taylor Lewis After Tuesday’s electrifying win over the Winnipeg Jets, the Capitals treated fans to something a little less than on Thursday. With the Southeast secured, Washington came out [...]

1991 Capitals Tenth Rounder Rob Leask Retires by   Steven Ellis

Via The Hockey House  |  April 25, 2013
Rob Leask may not be the most well known hockey player on the planet, but the former AHLer has announced his retirement today at the age of 41. Leask was drafted 67th overall in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals. He started his professional career with the Baltimore Skipjacks of the AHL in 1992. As a member of the Johnstown Chiefs, [...]

Bruins-Capitals Preview

Via AP on Fox  |  April 26, 2013
The Washington Capitals knocked the Boston Bruins out of last year's playoffs, and now they have a chance to put a dent in their chances for a Northeast Division title. Washington looks to head into the postseason on a high note Saturday night when they host a Boston team seeking consistency down the stretch. The Capitals (26-18-3) wrapped up their fifth Southeast Division...

Home Stretch: Caps Get a Taste of Playoff-Style Hockey in Thursday’s Loss

Via On Frozen Blog  |  April 26, 2013
It seems odd to lead off talking about a game the Capitals lost on a penalty kill in overtime by praising said penalty kill units. But if it hadn’t been for some quality shorthanded time by Washington Thursday, a tight contest could have devolved into a serious letdown. In their 2-1 loss to Ottawa, the Capitals ended up with their biggest total of minor penalties since March...

Bruins vs. Capitals: Keys To The Game

Via BruinsLife  |  April 27, 2013
Tonight the Bruins play the second to last game of the season as they go head to head against the Washington Capitals. Though the game is late in the season it's still a very important game. The teams in the East already know who's in the playoffs and who's out. The Bruins are in but are fighting Montreal for the division and for the second seed in the East. Both teams...

Senators-Capitals Preview

Via AP on Fox  |  April 24, 2013
Claiming the Southeast Division title was an impressive feat for the Washington Capitals given their slow start. Reigning Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson, meanwhile, could provide a huge boost to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night as they seek the victory that would reward them with a postseason spot of their own. In this compressed lockout season, reaching the playoffs ...
NHL News
Delivered to your inbox
You'll also receive Yardbarker's daily Top 10, featuring the best sports stories from around the web. Customize your newsletter to get articles on your favorite sports and teams. And the best part? It's free!

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.