CAPITALS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Caps Succeed in Losing Weirdest Game of NHL Season
If you thought Thursday’s Capitals vs. Jets game had one of the weirdest endings of any recent NHL game, you’re not alone. Four goals in the third period–one on a Dustin Byfuglien shot from center ice that deflected off Karl Alzner’s stick– sent a game that had been previously scoreless into overtime and finally a shootout (which the Capitals lost in...
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Mike Knuble Benched
For the first time in Mike Knuble’s three-year tenure with the Washington Capitals, he will be a healthy scratch based on his performance. He will be in the press box at the Verizon Center tonight to watch the Capitals take on the Winnipeg Jets.
The reason behind his benching is because he hasn’t been a top point producer on the Capitals this season. His last goal came...
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Caps’ Backstrom Hopes To Be Ready For The Playoffs
from J.P. of Japers’ Rink, [Recently Caps centerman Nicklas Backstrom spoke with Swedish outlet Gefle Dagblad about his recovery from the concussion that has sidelined him since January 3. A translation of the resulting article appears below, courtesy of our good friend Malin.]
“I don’t know when I will be able to play again, but I hope I will be ready for the...
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Capitals Shut-out Panthers to Reclaim Division Lead
Michelle is a contributing writer with Gold Star Games, your tailgating games company.
The Washington Capitals are back on top after goaltender, Tomas Vokoun, wreaked havoc on his former Florida teammates. With a 42-save shut, the Caps reclaimed first place in the Southeast division. A 4-0 win over the Panthers had the Panthers anything but happy to see their former goaltender....
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Washington Capitals Prospect Stanislav Galiev Cleared To Play
For the first time in a long time Washington Capitals prospect Stanislav Galiev has something to smile about. Galiev has been sidelined much of the season after surgery to repair a broken left wrist on October 1. He watched the Capitals practice at KCI wearing street clothes and a giant smile.
Galiev is in Washington to visit with the surgeon who repaired his wrist and said that...
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Brooks Laich, Alex Ovechkin, Dennis Wideman All Get The Day Off
The Washington Capitals held a 40-minute practice Wednesday at KCI, but with a tough stretch of games coming up, Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, and Dennis Wideman were all given the day off by coach Dale Hunter. Hunter explained that at this point of the season the coaching staff likes to give players off during tough stretches. The Capitals schedule for the next few days include games...
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Rapid Rewind: Don't Stop Believin'
The Washington Capitals are a hard team to define.
For much of the season, the Capitals have toyed with the emotions of their fans. After an impressive offseason haul that including a top-tier goaltender, many fans were excited that this could finally be the year, and could not complain. Except for those who wanted Michal Neuvirth to be the starter because they have his jersey...
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Capitals' Laich back at practice
Brooks Laich is skating again with the Washington Capitals, just two days hurting his left knee.
Laich took part in the morning skate ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Florida Panthers.
Laich was on crutches and wearing a knee brace after he was rammed into the boards during the second period of Sunday's loss to the Boston Bruins.
But he says he received a positive...
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Alex Ovechkin's New House Has A Sink With Penguins On It
Washington Capitals ice-grunt Alex Ovechkin recently bought a house in McLean, Virginia. Check it out here.
I hear the Penguin-themed sink is what really made him commit to the $4.275 mil purchase.
Go Pens.
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2012 Trade Deadline Thoughts
The Washington Capitals are at a crossroads heading into tonight's game against the first-place Florida Panthers. They have a veteran-laden roster that has underachieved thus far. They are sitting in 9th place in the conference and 2nd place in the division, just a couple standing points away from being in the playoffs, and they are just a few weeks away from the NHL’s...
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Hunter: Laich's injury 'not major'
Washington Capitals coach Dale Hunter says Brooks Laich's left knee injury is ''not major.''
But Hunter also says Laich has yet to see the doctor Monday, so it's too early to tell how long the durable veteran center will be sidelined.
Laich was injured Sunday when he was rammed into the boards on a clean hit by Dennis Seidenberg in the second period of a...
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What Brooks Laich’s Injury Means for the Capitals, No GQ Magazine Call for Orlov
The Capitals lost 4-1 to the Boston Bruins Sunday, and they also lost a key piece when center Brooks Laich went to the locker room game with an injury that kept him from returning (it looked to be either knee or ankle).
In addition, despite actually outshooting the Bruins, the Capitals couldn’t solve the enigma of Tim Thomas in net.
“Tim Thomas won a Stanley Cup playing...
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Are the Capitals in trouble?
Washington’s perfect start through seven games seems like a long time ago, doesn’t it? When Dale Hunter took over for Bruce Boudreau, it was thought that he would give the Capitals a spark. But as one writer points out, the pre-season Cup contenders are actually going in reverse, and are in danger of missing the playoffs altogether.Following back-to-back losses coming out of...
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OVIE TIME!
Alexander Ovechkin's new $4.2 million mansion
Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin has some new digs. Ovechkin dropped $4.2 million on a home in McLean, Virginia earlier this month.
The pad was listed for $4,395,000, so Ovechkin did a little wheeling and dealing for his new lair. Unfortunately, we’re not terribly impressed. Yeah, the place is big, but it doesn’t really have any of the stupid amenities...
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Bolts look to extend winning streak, face Caps
Alex Ovechkin has been among the biggest reasons for the Washington Capitals' regular-season mastery of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
However, the superstar won't be around Tuesday night to help his team continue that success.
The Capitals will try to add to that domination without their captain and leading scorer when they visit the Lightning, who are looking to extend their...
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