Today's Examiner file from Dmitry Chesnokov is even more bizarre than yesterday's; in it he doesn't merely suggest that Viktor Kozlov has left the Caps and the NHL for good, but cites a new interview Kozlov had with SovetskySport in which the right wing claims to have had a return to Russia in mind even before signing with the Caps two years ago. Wow. Anyway, there'...

From TSN: The Washington Capitals could be losing another player to the Kontinental Hockey League. RDS is reporting that forward Viktor Kozlov has signed a deal to play with Salavat of the KHL for next season. Details of the contract were not reported. Read report here. I have to be honest, the names here (Kozlov and Fedorov) have far [...]

Florida 2 - Washington 1 F-SOOne of the things most people made note of upon Viktor Kozlov's signing with the Caps was his proficiency in the shootout. Tonight, he was exactly as good as advertised. Sadly, so were the rest of his teammates. Once again, the Caps didn't do anything particularly badly (...

Olie Kolzig became only the 23rd goalie to reach 300 wins in the NHL. Congrats Olie! More importantly, the Caps beat Calgary 3-2 to gain 2 desperately needed points to keep their playoff hopes alive. Alex Ovechkin netted #55 and #56 and Viktor Kozlov got the other goal in the win.The Caps followed ...

via Russia Today, Washington Capitals superstar Aleksandr Ovechkin says it’s a pity that his partners Sergey Fedorov and Viktor Kozlov quit NHL and returned to Russian hockey. “My attitude towards their departure is negative. We became great friends – that’s why I was a little upset when they left. But it’s their decision and I won’t judge them,” Aleksandr...

RALEIGH, N.C. | The Washington Capitals are facing a new threat in the battle to re-sign several of their key players - an upstart Russian league hungry for NHL talent. According to reports, Viktor Kozlov - one of the team's four unrestricted free agents - has signed with a team in the Kontinental Hockey League, which recently completed its first year of operation. Meanwhile...

With the news swirling around Sergei Fedorov and Viktor Kozlov regarding their possible moves to the KHL, it's good news for Capitals fans to see a young prospect moving the other way. Mikhael Yunkov, the Capitals' 62nd overall draft pick in 2004, has expressed his desire to play in North America next year, and will be attending the Capitals' rookie camp. The playmaking...

Our friend Dmitry Chesnokov chatted with Viktor Kozlov recently; you can find the original Russian interview at Sovetsky Sport. DC: How would you rate the Capitals' season? VK: "I have never had anything like that in my career.  I was playing for a team that from the first game of the regular season was considered one of the favorites in the East.  I was trusted...

Tireless interviewer and translator Dmitry Chesnokov of Sovetsky Sport recently chatted with Washington Capitals forward Viktor Kozlov. As usual, a few gems were unearthed during the entertaining discussion, including some reaction to the now-infamous Alex Semin interview. Here's a taste: Ovechki... ...

DMV is a daily roundup of District-Maryland-Virginia (mostly) sporting links. Caps win an epic Game 6 to set up an even more epic Game 7. [WaPo] Game-winning goal scorer David Steckel is the Caps’ top star. [Puck Daddy] Viktor Kozlov and Tomas Fleischmann are among the unsung heroes. [Japers’ Rink] A Pens fan with magnificent chest hair. [D.C. Sports [...]

Catch a recap of the stunning come-from-behind victory by the Caps last night. What a game!

What team beat writers are saying this The Ducks have announced a ticket price freeze for next season.? Good on them.? All teams should be doing this in light of the economy?s more than significant Peter Chiarelli talks trade deadline.? I don?t see him doing anything ...

The Islanders had their team picked apart during free agency. Ryan Smyth, Jason Blake, Viktor Kozlov, and Richard Zednik all left shortly after the team parted ways with Alexei Yashin for salary cap reasons. Between those 5 players the team lost a total of 126 goals. Despite what seems like a significant hit GM Garth Snow seems optimistic. 'If you look at our team now compared...

Captain Canada is now Captain Colorado, as Ryan Smythhas signed a five-year deal with the Avalanche, joining the on-going free agent exodus off of Long Island. Viktor Kozlov, Tom Poti, Richard Zednik, and Jason Blake all left the Island as well. But Islanders' GM Garth Snow did agree to terms with former-Thrasher Jon Sim. So he's got that going for him.

The way injuries and recall travel logistics have been, this commercial from the 90's seems rather appropriate. Note the snazzy sweaters of the team in white. No official word if the team in red had anyone with the last name Fedorov. Kozlov, Ovechkin, Semin, or Varlamov.Thanks to Capi... ...

On Ron Hextall night, the Philadelphia Flyers lost to the Washington Capitals 4-3. The Caps jumped out to a 4-1 lead after the game was tied at 1 entering the third period on goals by Matt Bradley, Viktor Kozlov, and Alexander Ovechkin.With 10 minutes left in the game, Scott Hartnell scored a goal t...

Late this summer we joined in on a roundtable of Southeast division bloggers for a preview of the season ahead, at View from My Seats -- Sports views from the cheap seats. We were especially flattered to be asked to participate by virtue of the roundtable company we kept: Canes Country, Litter Box Cats, the Blueland Blog, and Raw Charge. Here's a preview of OFB's prognostication...

CAPITALS 4CROSBY 3All that talk about the Penguins' offense being top-heavy? Yeah, it pretty much stayed exactly the same on Monday night. Sidney Crosby scored each and every Pittsburgh goal, matching Alex Ovechkin's hat trick, but it was that one extra from the Capitals' Dave Steckel that was the difference, giving the Capitals a 2-0 series lead heading back to the Steel...

On the Peter Budaj will get the start tonight for Dallas.? The Stars are streaking so the Avs better watch Possible Columbus targets?? Chris Kelly is a Hitchcock-esque Dave Staples talks up Dennis Grebeshkov.? He?ll need to take on a bigger role with Visnovsky Both ...

Well folks, we've been spending too much time playing Poker online (not for real money, we're using our real names on Facebook) to do much blogging but after the signing of Brendan Morrrissonn yesterday, we felt as though we needed to chime in.First of all, backing up to the first of the month, the signing of Mike Knuble looks to be a dangerous move for us. While CW says that the...

... well, aside from a 4-3 loss in a game that the Capitals for the most part dominated: Sean Avery. In particular, how did the referees not call Interference when Avery repeatedly pushed Mike Green back into the Rangers' bench? Clearly a penalty. The non-call (Interference, again) when Fleischmann was taken down in the Rangers' zone, leading to a break the other way that produced�...

The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered an overtime shootout loss to the Washington Capitals on Monday night in a spirited high scoring affair. Despite the score, the Penguins were outshot 30-15 by the Capitals and were fortunate to pick up a point on the night to move them back into 1st place in the Atlantic Division. Goaltender Dany Sabourin started in net for the Penguins, but was...

You are reading live from the Press Box in the Verizon Center. Greetings, hockey fans, Empty Maybe here guesting for some live knee-jerk reactions to tonight's contest against the Panthers from Florida. You may notice a conspicuous lack of the word V*rsus tonight, and I'm guessing that the ...

We have seen the last of Markus Naslund and Bobby Holik. Viktor Kozlov and Richard Zednik have also left the NHL, returning to Russia to play. Reports in Russia suggest Sergei Fedorov may leave, too.As the off season is here for most teams, player movement becomes a focal point. Retirements are always watched with interest, as we often fondly remember our recent favorite players. Others slide

MONTREAL | Two league executives who requested anonymity said they expect Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee to actively pursue trades during this weekend's NHL draft, when several elite players could be on the move. Multiple reports Thursday said Sergei Fedorov had signed a two-year contract with Magnitogorsk, but a team source said his agent, Pat Brisson, told...