WASHINGTON CAPITALS NEWS
Knuble Out 3-4 Weeks
17 days ago by
Capitals Outsider
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Capitals forward Mike Knuble won’t be making the trip to Jersey as he broke his finger Friday night in a 3-1 win against Minnesota. It happened in the first period during the power play as he crashed into the Wild net. The Capitals wouldn’t say which finger or which hand.
Abe Pollin, RIP
6 days ago by
East Coast Bias
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There are a lot of RIP blog posts and columns this sad evening in the Nation's Capital regarding the passing of a great owner, the man who brought hockey and basketball to Washington and put us on the national sports map, and the man who singlehandedly revitalized a large swath...
Matt Bradley Talks With Beer Leaguers
20 days ago by
Capitals Outsider
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Gritty forward Matt Bradley stopped by The Gardens Ice House in Laurel on Nov. 9 to skate around with kids learning how to play, to sign autographs, and most importantly, to hang out with the captains of the beer league teams. Representing the Screaming Squirrels ice team, I had the...
‘Tell Quintin Laing He’s My Favorite Player’
19 days ago by
Capitals Outsider
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If you were to meet a professional hockey player, would your parting words be “Tell Quintin Laing he’s my favorite player”?
That’s what I heard someone tell Matt Bradley the other night, and Bradley responded kindly, “I will.”
Now, Quintin Laing...
Hockey ‘n Heels: The Next Generation
10 days ago by
On Frozen Blog
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Last night, I attended Hockey ‘N Heels at Kettler Capitals Iceplex with my partner-in-crime, Hockey Mom. The event, by all accounts, was a huge success. When tickets went on sale in October, they were gone in half an hour. Over 300 women were in attendance.
Fehr's...
The Legacy of a Favored Child: Abe Pollin’s Basketball and Hockey Teams
6 days ago by
On Frozen Blog
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Parents take pains to shower — equally — their children with love. Children must be so loved. Woe is the child who feels slighted with respect to the love of mom and dad.
An owner of two professional sports teams — say in professional basketball and hockey —...
Capitals @ Canes
10 hours ago by
Lord Stanley's Blog
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RALEIGH — The Carolina Hurricanes host the Washington Capitals tonight at the RBC Center.
The Hurricanes are 21 points behind the Caps (15-5-6) in the Southeast Division. It's the first time the teams have met this season.
Forwards Scott Walker and Chad LaRose are scratches...
Backstrom helps Capitals clip Canadiens in shootout
Nicklas Backstrom scored the only shootout goal on Washington's third attempt to give the Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
Trevor Bruess on the Board; Andrew Gordon Headed to HNIC
9 days ago by
On Frozen Blog
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Late last night Hershey Bears’ General Manager Doug Yingst rang Andrew Gordon and ordered him to the airport, destination YYZ. He’ll be joining the Capitals for their Saturday night date with the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. Andrew has a penchant for being...
Caps drop Habs in SO after tying it with :12 left
Nicklas Backstrom scored the only shootout goal on Washington's third attempt to give the Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
Backstrom lights lamp in SO to lift Caps by Habs
MONTREAL(AP) Nicklas Backstrom scored the only shootout goal on Washington's third attempt to give the Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
A City’s Love Affair with a Pint-Sized Playmaker Is Blossoming
17 days ago by
On Frozen Blog
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Verizon Center had a new and novel synergy within its passion Friday night. On a couple of occasions Mathieu Perreault was chased out of the faceoff circle, and the soldout rink booed its displeasure. When the puck was on Perreault’s stick shouts of “Let’s go Matty...
Caps' Laing has broken jaw, Semin questionable
12 days ago by
Fox Sports
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The Washington Capitals expect left wing Quintin Laing to miss up to six weeks with a broken jaw, while left wing Alexander Semin is questionable with a right wrist injury.
Laing was hurt in Tuesday's win over the New York Rangers. He had metal plates inserted into his jaw during...
Nylander Put on Waivers
23 days ago by
On Frozen Blog
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Michael Nylander has been put on waivers, Capitals Insider reports. This means the veteran Swede has agreed to waive his no-movement clause. Any team can claim him until noon tomorrow, but if no GM picks him off the wire it’s still no guarantee he’ll be put in the minors...
Perreault coming up big for Caps
2 days ago by
Washington Times
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When Mathieu Perreault found out he was going to join the Washington Capitals, he was told it might be only for two games but - just in case - to pack for a week. Well, that was more than three weeks ago, and Perreault is still here. The Caps have shuffled young forwards to and from...
Matt Bradley vs. Aaron Voros
13 days ago by
Capitals Outsider
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Matt Bradley fought Aaron Voros during the Caps-Rangers game Tuesday right off a face-off in the first period. Bradley came out bloodied.
A Marvel of Movement: The Game-in-Another-City-the-Next-Night Hockey Club
8 days ago by
On Frozen Blog
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If you think the traffic and action are heavy in and around the goal crease of an NHL game, you ought to see the busy-bodiness of an NHL club trying to shower, do media, dress, pack up its gear, and catch a bus and a plane to a city more than 500 miles away for a game the very next...
Time is on Morrison's side
10 days ago by
Fox Sports
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The Capitals weren't sure what they were going to get out of 34-year-old Brendan Morrison. Now they're certainly glad they signed him.
Roadtrip to Russia: An Update
17 days ago by
On Frozen Blog
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A bit of a Cold War summit took place this week in Washington, with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman convening with his Russian counterpart, KHL President Alexander Medvedev. They chatted a bit about player contracts, as you might imagine. Dmitry Chesnokov had the opportunity to interview...
Fehr rescues Caps on the road
1 day ago by
Washington Times
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MONTREAL | Eric Fehr has spent years trying to overcome injuries, but now he is benefiting from them - and proving he can be a consistent scorer at the sport's highest level. Nicklas Backstrom scored the lone goal in the shootout to help the Washington Capitals defeat the Montreal...
Alex Ovechkin Set to Make Grand Return
by Christopher BottaFiled under: CapitalsWashington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin will make his return to the lineup on Tuesday night in Madision Square Garden against the New York Rangers.Ovechkin, who is still tied for the NHL lead in goals with 14, missed six games over...
Backstrom Launches New Site
October 15, 2009 by
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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.
Boudreau’s Book
October 31, 2009 by
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At long last, fans of the Washington Capitals have reading material about someone from their favorite team. I’m not too sure if anyone else in Caps history wrote a book. Sure, Bruce “Gabby” Boudreau has only been around for two seasons, but hey, he’s the guy...
Jeff Schultz the Hero in Atlanta
October 22, 2009 by
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With a goal and two assists, Capitals defenseman Jeff Schultz outscored teammate Alex Ovechkin (who was held without a point) as the Capitals beat the Thrashers, 5-4.
In the first period, Schultz had a beautiful head-man pass to Eric Fehr, who scored on a breakaway. In the second period...
Sunday Morning NHL Papers (Eastern Conference): Red Fisher on Alexander Ovechkin, Len Barrie denies report and will the Sabres’ highly paid forwards turn it on?
1 day ago by
Illegal Curve
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, Rangers don't respond well, Sidney Crosby dominates, Alexander Ovechkin's worth the price of admission, Mats Sundin's desire to possibly get into management and many more Sunday stories and rumors after the jump.
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