http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/5022 Recent articles about Mike Green en-us Injured Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin(notes) was watching Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers with Mike Green(notes) (also injured) in one of the rooms of the Verizon Center the press box. He later met with some young fans outside of the locker room to sign some autographs. That's when I got the chance to ask him a few questions about his "upper body injury" and his journey back from it. Keep in mind Ovechkin didn't indicate if the following "diagn... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:15:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Chatting_with_Alex_Ovechkin_about_his_weeks_of_injury_rehab/1524883 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Chatting_with_Alex_Ovechkin_about_his_weeks_of_injury_rehab/1524883 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Chatting_with_Alex_Ovechkin_about_his_weeks_of_injury_rehab/1524883 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/7/a7e4bfa67b71d5e7bdf1a56d06ad1c6b47dc4111/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f86192351.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193E66F6A66FD8D516E15DD3F16B1462078.jpg The first fifth of Capitals’ season leaves the club with a 10-3-4 record, 24 points, and first-place place tie for the the conference lead with the archrival Penguins. But is the Capitals position in the standings reflective of an authentic Cup-contending team? At the moment, Washington is the streakiest team in the league and has been incredibly inconsistent through 17 games. After two wins to start the season, DC lost four in a row, then won six consecutively, followed by three straight los... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:07:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/First_Fifth_Review/1523265 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/First_Fifth_Review/1523265 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/First_Fifth_Review/1523265 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/8/58e67c7cbe47fa6ea0794d0deb85843be6a3572a/small/Florida_Panthers_v_64c7.jpg ARLINGTON, Va. – The second edition of Caps on the Fly, the Washington Capitals’ monthly, hour-long live broadcast from the Hilton Garden Inn Washington D.C. Downtown, will air Monday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m., with defenseman Mike Green joini... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:32:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Mike_Green_Joins_Caps_on_the_Fly_Nov_9_at_Hilton_Garden_Inn/1513953 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Mike_Green_Joins_Caps_on_the_Fly_Nov_9_at_Hilton_Garden_Inn/1513953 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Mike_Green_Joins_Caps_on_the_Fly_Nov_9_at_Hilton_Garden_Inn/1513953 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/7/47e2a08897088717c92c6b1859cc60faf07186ad/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92394773.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0F73AF3AF5465E866325FFABE933988CB0B59AED3DA855679.jpg Head to NHL.com after a game, and the experience is already "beyond the box score." There are copious amounts of game notes, photos right off the wire, videos of every goal and key moments. It succinctly captures the game experience. What the NHL is hoping to do through its social media initiatives is to capture the fan experience in the same way.Imagine a button next to "video" and "photos" that says, for example, "fan views." It's not just a colle... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:11:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Inside_the_NHLs_social_media_innovations_growing_pains/1460169 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Inside_the_NHLs_social_media_innovations_growing_pains/1460169 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Inside_the_NHLs_social_media_innovations_growing_pains/1460169 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/016886cfaf5005b094cc969f47f8ac867ca6e230/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f86220654.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193E66F6A66FD8D516E32F5E68F610EC1A9.jpg Mike Green scored in the third period and set up Brooks Laich's overtime winner to give the Washington Capitals a stirring 3-2 comeback victory over the lowly New York Islanders on Saturday night. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:38:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Green_sets_up_Capitals_OT_victory_over_Isles/1429011 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Green_sets_up_Capitals_OT_victory_over_Isles/1429011 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Green_sets_up_Capitals_OT_victory_over_Isles/1429011 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/1/21c567fa76b6b5ed21c482454275097063d52a3c/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f86250417.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193E66F6A66FD8D516EBB7252D9F391342C.jpg Just like Alex Ovechkin and Mike Green, the Capitals’ leading assist guy, third year center Nicklas Backstrom launched a new website at www.backstrom19.com. It’s a very well-done site, better than most for professional athletes. Way to go, Backie. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:39:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Backstrom_Launches_New_Site/1376440 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Backstrom_Launches_New_Site/1376440 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Backstrom_Launches_New_Site/1376440 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/d/8d565e8777013d1af380dfbe356dd99f7e06cd5e/small/Washington_Capitals_v_8693.jpg Mike Green: "If we can stay out of the box, and play five-on-five, we'll be fine." The Washington Capitals have lost four consecutive games but can turn things around in a hurry Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Norris Trophy finalist Mike Green recently chatted with Sporting News' Craig Custance about what's been ailing the Capitals.   Q: What would you pinpoint as the biggest issue for you guys so far this season? A: It's just the penalties. We get in... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:42:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Capitals_D_Mike_Green_039It_039s_just_the_penalties_039/1371798 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Capitals_D_Mike_Green_039It_039s_just_the_penalties_039/1371798 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Capitals_D_Mike_Green_039It_039s_just_the_penalties_039/1371798 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/655c8b2b12d3efc5542d0c34f400444801943693/small/Washington_Capitals_v_12c3.jpg As a fan of "Cribs," MTV's chronicle of lifestyles of the gluttonous and varying-degrees-of-famous, Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green(notes) jumped at the chance to have his luxury condo documented on video -- even if he chose not to indulge in the show's legendary clichés.Did he stock the fridge with bottles of Cristal? "No, no ... I was myself," he said. Ah, but what about the ultimate accoutrement for young, male stars on the show through the year... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:50:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/The_reeducation_of_Mike_Green_celebrity_and_defenseman/1189509 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/The_reeducation_of_Mike_Green_celebrity_and_defenseman/1189509 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/The_reeducation_of_Mike_Green_celebrity_and_defenseman/1189509 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c97e7c624a3d5054d9877c6e9cb238b0fc380e68/small/Washington_Capitals_v_590d.jpg Hockey's back! The evidence was everywhere out at Kettler Capitals on Monday. The GM looked on from on high. All of the organization's coaches were in teaching uniform and out on the ice. Local hockey media (as well as the ABC TV affiliate from Hershey/Harrisburg) arrived in strong numbers. And the stands were basically filled. At 10:30 Monday morning blades brimming with talent hit the ice, and two Zam cuts later, Capitals' vets -- in conspicuous abundance -- followed the organiz... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:30:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/A_New_Season_Begins/1131507 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/A_New_Season_Begins/1131507 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/A_New_Season_Begins/1131507 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/4/746b03884721a8925e9d815d041b2ebcbc6bc36a/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f87069110.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1933BD8BFB5D2C6073C4D46A60DB1A5395C.jpg Wikipedia says that Mike Green is an elite defenseman on the Washington Capitals and that during the 2008 playoffs “Green’s signature ‘faux hawk’ hairstyle received increased publicity as his profile in the NHL was raised.” Well, he has a website that is as cool as his faux [...] Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:26:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/MIKE_GREEN_HAS_BAD_ASS_ATTITUDE_WEBSITE/1087890 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/MIKE_GREEN_HAS_BAD_ASS_ATTITUDE_WEBSITE/1087890 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/MIKE_GREEN_HAS_BAD_ASS_ATTITUDE_WEBSITE/1087890 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/d/adae4033e77e8addd81939ecf77549aecece8e02/small/Tampa_Bay_Lightning_9571.jpg Recently three puckheads congregated around a few rounds of puck sodas on a sticky late summer night, and the topic of Mike Green's poor playoff showing arose. Among them this line of thought emerged: who in old media or new speculated that not only was Green likely playing injured for the Capitals during the postseason but that some of his decision-making and instincts on the ice could have been impaired by some manner of painkillers? Green's postseason performance was so conspicu... Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:37:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Could_One_Hit_Early_on_in_the_Playoffs_Have_Subdued_Mike_Green/1077761 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Could_One_Hit_Early_on_in_the_Playoffs_Have_Subdued_Mike_Green/1077761 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Could_One_Hit_Early_on_in_the_Playoffs_Have_Subdued_Mike_Green/1077761 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/d/adae4033e77e8addd81939ecf77549aecece8e02/small/Tampa_Bay_Lightning_9571.jpg by Adam GretzFiled under: Capitals, NHL Fans, NHL VideosFanHouse's Adam Gretz takes a look at his top 50 players in the NHL. No. 26 is Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green.The inclusion of Sergei Gonchar in the top-30 ignited quite a debate and plenty of disagreement, and I'm expecting an equal amount at the placement of Washington's Mike Green. A couple of weeks ago, I asked if we would ever see another NHL defenseman hit the century mark in a single season, and came to the ... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/NHLs_Top_50_Mike_Green_No_26/911808 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/NHLs_Top_50_Mike_Green_No_26/911808 On a controversial play in Game One yesterday, the Capitals were on the power play and Flyers' forward Patrick Thoreson was injured after a puck hit him in the groin area after he went down to block a shot. Thoreson laid in pain on the ice as the referees allowed play to continue, and the Capitals subsequently took advantage of the 5 on 3 opportunity to score a crucial goal that tied the game. While many Flyers fans are furious that the refs allowed play to continue, it's uncommon for... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:55:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Flyers_forward_Patrick_Thoreson_may_require_surgery_in_a_very_sensitive_area/235912 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Flyers_forward_Patrick_Thoreson_may_require_surgery_in_a_very_sensitive_area/235912