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Ovechkin injured
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CBSSports.com
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Nicklas Backstrom had two goals and an assist while Eric Fehr added a goal and an assist Monday night, leading Washington to a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.
NHL SUSPENDS WASHINGTON'S OVECHKIN FOR TWO GAMES
TORONTO (December 1, 2009) - The National Hockey League announced
today that Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has been suspended
for two games, without pay, for an incident that took place during NHL game
#384 against the Carolina Hurr...
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.
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.
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...
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...
Backstrom Leading League in Scoring
October 10, 2009 by
Capitals Outsider
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As of Thursday night, Nicklas Backstrom is the third Capital in the past two seasons to spend time atop the NHL’s scoring list. With two goals and eight assists, Backstrom leads all total point scorers with ten. He joins Alex Ovechkin and Alex Semin as the other Caps to look...
Roadtrip to Russia: An Update
21 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...
Capitals await word on Ovechkin's injury
3 days ago by
SportingNews.com
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RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Washington Capitals are awaiting word on Alex Ovechkin's injured right knee.
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.
Matt Bradley vs. Aaron Voros
17 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.
First Fifth Review
26 days ago by
On Frozen Blog
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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...
Singray Backs Up Varlamov
October 17, 2009 by
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Let me introduce you to #70, Braden Holtby, who is backing up Semyon Varlamov in net in Saturday’s showdown of the Capitals vs. the Predators.
Holtby played in Hershey for a few games, but he’s not currently on the active roster there. He’s on the South Carolina Stingrays...
Ovechkin injures knee
4 days ago by
DC Pro Sports Report
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Alexander Ovechkin left the game in the first period after a knee on knee hit with Carolina’s Tim Gleasen. According to GM George McPhee, there will be no medical update of Ovechkin’s condition tonight. The knee is currently being iced and will be medically examined...
Ovechkin injures knee in Capitals' victory
3 days ago by
Washington Times
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RALEIGH, N.C. | Nicklas Backstrom and Jose Theodore had their most productive games in a long time, but this victory was marred by another ejection and another injury for Alex Ovechkin. Backstrom had two goals and assisted on a third, and Theodore had 38 saves as the Washington Capitals...
Time is on Morrison's side
14 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.
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...
A Marvel of Movement: The Game-in-Another-City-the-Next-Night Hockey Club
11 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...
Caps Recall Neuvirth and Beagle
17 days ago by
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Per Tarik:
Goalie Jose Theodore has returned to Washington for personal reasons, and the Caps have recalled Michal Neuvirth and Jay Beagle ahead of tonight’s game against the Rangers.
Mike Knuble Joins Caps on the Fly Dec. 1 at Hilton Garden Inn
ARLINGTON, Va. – The third 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 Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 6 to 7 p.m., with right wing Mike Knu...
Caps star Ovechkin injured in knee-to-knee collision
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin left Monday night's game at Carolina in the opening period with an apparent right knee injury.
Ovechkin's knee
4 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin left Monday night's game at Carolina in the opening period with an apparent right knee injury.
Ovechkin 'sore,' listed as day-to-day
3 days ago by
Washington Times
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Both Alex Ovechkin and Bruce Boudreau said the Washington Capitals' franchise player's right knee injury is not as bad as they had feared, but when he might return has yet to be determined. Officially, the team is listing Ovechkin as day-to-day with a sore right knee. Neither...
Ovechkin leaves with apparent knee injury
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin left Monday night’s game at Carolina in the opening period with an apparent right knee injury.
Alex Ovechkin out in first period with apparent knee injury
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin left Monday night's game at Carolina in the opening period with an apparent right knee injury.
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