The Capitals were on ice this morning at 10am for the morning skate prior to tonight's game against the San Jose Sharks. Heavy minute players Alex Ovechkin, Dennis Wideman, and Marcus Johansson took the skate off, as did Brooks Laich, Roman Hamrlik, and Tomas Vokoun. Nick Backstrom was absent once again.Mike Green took part in the skate and did not look limited in his skating...

In an unusual position for a team picked by many to go all the way, the Washington Capitals find themselves on the outside of the playoffs looking in.  With today’s 3-2 loss to the Eastern Conference leading New York Rangers, the Caps are in 9th place in the East, a point behind the Canadiens who currently hold the final playoff spot and two points behind the Southeast Division...

The New York Rangers (35-13-5) host the Washington Capitals (28-21-5) at Madison Square Garden starting at 12:30 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports. Rangers Game Notes TV: NBC; Radio: ESPN Radio 1050AM, XM 212Live Stream (Don't click on ads in stream, may download virus):http://www.firstrowsports.eu...

When last summer's free agent frenzy wrapped up, many hockey writers declared the Washington Capitals winners for signing several free agents that suddenly made them playoff favorites. Several key injuries have made people think again. In the face of adversity, are the Capitals really as strong as we thought? Defenseman Mike Green first went down with a groin injury on Nov...

The Washington Capitals were on ice Wednesday morning for a practice following their 4-0 win over the Panthers Tuesday.  Some updates from Kettler Capitals Iceplex: Mike Green skated before practice for the second day in a row as he continues to make his way back from sports hernia surgery late last month. The only healthy Capitals absent from the skate were Dennis Wideman, Alex...

The Washington Capitals were on ice Monday morning at 11:30 for a practice as they try and regroup from a 4-1 smacking at the hands of the Bruins on Sunday afternoon.  Some updates from Kettler Capitals Iceplex: Brooks Laich did not practice with the team after sustaining a knee injury during Sunday's game.  Dale Hunter said afterwards that Laich was walking on it, but that...

The Washington Capitals were on ice Friday morning for practice as they prepare to meet the Montreal Canadiens in the Bell Centre Saturday afternoon.  Some updates from Kettler Capitals Iceplex: Mike Green once again skated with his teammates during practice, the fourth consecutive day he has worked out on ice. With recent call-up Keith Aucoin in the fold and Cody Eakin...

Mike Green is still some time away from returning to game action for the Washington Capitals. Sports hernia surgery on Jan. 17 ensured the defenseman would be out four to six more weeks after missing much of the season with nagging injuries. But this week Green made a big first ...

The Washington Capitals were on ice Thursday at 12 noon for an optional skate following their 4-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night.  Some updates from Kettler: Mike Green skated today, as he had done on both Wednesday and Tuesday, according to a Capitals spokesman.  Green said after the skate that he feels good, and is already noticing the positive effects from...

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...

The Morning After:Yesterday’s results:Devils 4, Rangers 3 (SO)Jets 2, Flyers 1Penguins 5, Maple Leafs 4 (SO)Islanders 5, Hurricanes 2Bruins 4, Senators 3Sabres 3, Canadiens 1Lightning 4, Capitals 3 (OT)Predators 5, Wild 4Ducks 4, Coyotes 1Red Wings 3, Flames 1Canucks 3, Blackhawks 2 (OT)Sharks 6, Blue Jackets 0RLD 3 stars of the night:1. Andrew Cogliano (hat trick)2. Antti Niemi...

Watching tonight’s Washington Capitals game, and their recent victory over Boston, felt eerily familiar. The Caps’ roster was relatively devoid of superstars; they fought hard, beat a better team (vs. Boston) and lost a close one to a divisional rival (Tampa). Without Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, and Mike Green, this Capitals team is surprisingly similar to the...

The Washington Capitals were without Alex Ovechkin, serving a 3-game suspension,  and the injured Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. They needed someone to step up; Mathieu Perreault did just that, tallying his first career hat trick in a 5-3 win. His reward? A shaving cream pie from his captain Ovechkin, and the searing eye discomfort that...

The Washington Capitals are in dire need of a hero at the moment.  When Sheriff Shanahan rounded up the last Young Gun who was on the loose by slapping Alexander Ovechkin with a 3-game suspension, the Capitals suddenly went from a star-filled, talent-laden roster to one without a rudder.  Alexander Ovechkin is the team's captain and emotional leader, not to mention the best...

The Washington Capitals are hurting big time as the NHL All-Star Game nears.Winger Alexander Ovechkin earned an untimely three-game NHL suspension for launching himself into Penguins Zbynek Michalek.“We were down and he was trying to rally our group,” veteran Mike Knuble told the Washington Post. “That is a big part of his game. You would hate to see that go away...

The Washington Capitals are hurting big time as the NHL All-Star Game nears.Winger Alexander Ovechkin earned an untimely three-game NHL suspension for launching himself into Penguins Zbynek Michalek.“We were down and he was trying to rally our group,” veteran Mike Knuble told the Washington Post. “That is a big part of his game. You would hate to see that go away . . .  You...

As we approach the halfway point of the NHL season there has been some dramatic changes in Capitals Nation and judging by their play of late more big changes are coming. Coaching - Is the team prepared to play and win every game? Is the team motivated, competitive, consistent and disciplined? Do they adjust well on the fly? Ultimately the coach is responsible for all of those aspects...

PITTSBURGH — So what if the Pittsburgh Penguins were missing Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal. So what if the Washington Capitals were missing Nicklas Backstrom, Mike Green and Marcus Johansson. None of that mattered Sunday when it comes to entertainment. For almost three hours in the national television spotlight, the ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Mike Green flew to St. Louis to have sports hernia surgery because the Washington Capitals had a lot of familiarity with Dr. Michael Brunt. "This doctor has done some of our players in the past and done real well — Jamie Heward, Chris Clark," Capitals general manager ...

So the Montreal Canadiens lost yet another game last night. This time to the struggling Washington Capitals who were missing top defenseman Mike Green, among others, and who was playing backup goalie Michael Neuvirth. Still, Montreal was unable to score, getting shutout 3-0 and going a brutal 0-for-7 on the powerplay. Yikes! The swooning powerplay continues to be one the...

So the Montreal Canadiens lost yet another game last night. This time to the struggling Washington Capitals who were missing top defenseman Mike Green, among others, and who was playing backup goalie Michael Neuvirth. Still, Montreal was unable to score, getting shutout 3-0 and going a brutal 0-for-7 on the powerplay. Yikes! The swooning powerplay continues to be one the...

Mike Green has played in only 10 Capitals games this season with what was thought to be a groin injury, and Monday, the Capitals announced that Green would be missing even more time. He was scheduled for abdominal surgery Tuesday. Already placed on long-term injured reserve last week (with a first possible activation date of Feb. 1), Green is to miss at least four to six weeks following...

The Washington Capitals tried to take a cautious approach with Mike Green and his injured groin. He worked on strengthening it, but a tear in his stomach didn't quite heal up. So doctors and the team decided to change gears, with Green undergoing sports hernia surgery Tuesday afternoon in St. ...

The Washington Capitals were on ice for their morning skate Tuesday at 10 AM as they prepare to take on the New York Islanders this evening. The lines were the same as from the previous practice and games: Ovechkin-Johansson-Semin, Brouwer-Laich-Knuble, Chimera-Halpern-Ward, and Eakin-Hendricks-Beagle.  Tomas Vokoun has also been confirmed as the starter in goal. The healthy scratches...

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green will have abdominal surgery and is expected to be sidelined another 4-6 weeks. Green has played in only 10 games this season. He was sidelined early in the season with a sprained right ankle, then injured his groin in early November. He returned to play two games this month, but the groin tightened up in the second period against the San...