The Washington Capitals — Time Is Running Out
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...
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Rangers vs. Capitals (Game 54)
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...
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Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom going through 'long process' to return from concussion
Nicklas Backstrom attended the Washington Capitals' casino night Friday and hosted a team Super Bowl party — good signs for his morale if nothing else. But there's no time frame for his return to the ice after a Jan. 3 concussion and subsequent setback. "I'm doing good. It's a long process, ...
Via Washington Times
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Injuries expose Capitals' weakness
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...
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2 days ago
George McPhee, Nicklas Backstrom, and the Trading Deadline
The game of ice hockey is like a game of poker.
In poker, there will be moments when you lose a hand that you deserve to win. You may have the better cards, but are forced to fold your hand because of a bet that you cannot match. There will be moments when you win a hand you do not deserve to win because it is you making large bets with the poor cards. When you bluff. It...
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Frustration keeping Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom away from rink
Jay Beagle knows what Nicklas Backstrom is going through with his concussion. As the Washington Capitals' leading scorer sits out, unable to play or even skate, the fourth-liner who missed 31 games earlier this season can empathize. But he can't help. Concussions are so unique that there's not much Beagle ...
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3 days ago
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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Practice: Feb. 8
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...
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Trade could help three contenders
As the trade deadline draws nearer, there are three teams -- all considered Stanley Cup contenders when at the top of their game -- that could use a boost in the form a trade.- Washington CapitalsThe Capitals probably need another center to get back to their high-scoring ways. After losing Nicklas Backstrom to a concussion at the beginning of the year, Dale Hunter and company have...
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Timeline: Concussion sidelines Caps' Nicklas Backstrom
Jan. 3 -- In the third period of the Washington Capitals' 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames at Verizon Center, Rene Bourque lifted his right elbow up and struck Nicklas Backstrom in the jaw. Backstrom stayed in the game briefly but had to come out. "We just removed him from ...
Via Washington Times
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5 days ago
Practice: Feb. 6
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...
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Capitals not forgetting about Rene Bourque, but focus is on the two points
It took just nine seconds into Rene Bourque's first shift Jan. 18 for the Washington Capitals' Matt Hendricks to challenge him to fight. On Jan. 3, then with the Calgary Flames, Bourque put Nicklas Backstrom out of the lineup with a reckless elbow to the head. That was a way ...
Via Washington Times
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9 days ago
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin eager to get back into lineup
In their first nine games without Nicklas Backstrom, the Washington Capitals picked up nine points. Not a pace good enough to win the Southeast Division if it continued, but not too bad without a leading scorer and MVP. In the past three games without Backstrom and without the suspended Alex ...
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Practice: Feb. 3
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...
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Postgame Avs-Wild: Another home goose egg
John Leya, The Denver Post
I don’t really know much else to say tonight. Covered a lot of games of the Burgundy and Blue over the years, so I guess this was just another 1-0 loss, one of those nights you get stoned by the other goalie and that’s that.
Except, nobody who seriously follows the Avs is going to be deluded by their 37-21 shots advantage tonight. Sure, the...
Via All Things Avs
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9 days ago
Avalanche fall to Wild, 1-0, for fourth straight loss
The Avs fell 1-0 to the Wild and veteran goalie Nicklas Backstrom, who probably would win a Vezina Trophy every year if he could play the majority of his games against Colorado.
Via Denver Post
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10 days ago
NHL Setting Tone For Second Half
The All Star break is over and the second half of the NHL season is in full swing with a top lineup of games. This week's featured game showcases the Florida Panthers at the Washington Capitals in a Southeastern Division showdown. It's been a strange year in the Southeastern Division with the Washington Capitals struggling and the Tampa Bay Lightning doing the same. Enter the Florida...
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10 days ago
Capitals' Rechlicz hopes to see Canadiens' Bourque Saturday
Nicklas Backstrom still hasn't played since suffering a concussion from a cheap-shot elbow to the head from Rene Bourque on Jan. 3. Then a Calgary Flames forward and now with the Montreal Canadiens, Bourque served his five-game NHL suspension but is back in the lineup. He was back in time ...
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10 days ago
Practice: Feb. 2
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...
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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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Washington Capitals in the Wayback Machine?
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...
Via On Frozen Blog
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Concussion Recoveries Impact NHL Playoff Race
Sidney Crosby is just one concussion case leaving NHL experts a bit dizzy as they struggle to forecast the stretch run.Recovery times for these injuries are almost impossible to predict. The risk of re-injury is high. Many teams with Stanley Cup aspirations will have to deal with these uncertainties during the decision weeks ahead.So when Sid the Kid resume skating with teammates...
Via The Hockey Guy
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12 days ago
Practice: Jan. 30
The Washington Capitals were on ice Monday afternoon at 2 PM as they returned from the All-Star break with a practice in preparation for Tuesday's matchup with the Lightning. Some updates from Arlington:
Dennis Wideman was the only healthy Capital who took the day off, getting some time to rest following his participation in All-Star weekend.
The lines were as follows: (Ovechkin...
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Caps Still Asking Same Questions
At the all-star break, the "p" word is still haunting the Washington Capitals. Not playoffs; potential. It seems that the Caps never play as well as they should in every game. Yes, there are great wins and amazing efforts. But, even under Coach Dale Hunter's more balanced two-way system, that's still not the rule.A lot of this has to do with the roster. Granted...
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Alex Ovechkin clearly not suspended from giving shaving cream pies to the face (Video)
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...
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