2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Washington Capitals need assist from Alex...
It is fair to question whether that opening-round victory is doomed to be nothing more than a footnote in the Caps' annual playoff dirge, a kind of a false note of hope before the inevitable...
View ArticleNow that's a day off
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Bison burgers, walks, babies, grass seed, dogs and license renewals were all part of the recuperative menu for the Washington Capita...
View Article2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Washington Capitals finally showing mental...
It is one thing to talk about mental toughness as a concept or something that you aspire to have, but it is quite another to see it come to life in Washington, writes Scott Burnside.
View Article2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Washington Capitals banish history to force...
The Washington Capitals seem to have developed a knack for history banishing, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNHL - Bad season gets worse for Washington Capitals in loss to Pittsburgh...
A staggeringly bad start to this season got even worse Thursday night as the Caps surrendered five Pittsburgh goals in a 12:39 span in the second period en route to a 5-2 thrashing at the hands of...
View ArticleCaps' firings aren't all Ovechkin's fault
And then there was Ovie. Or at least that's how it seems in Washington now that longtime GM George McPhee has been cut loose, his contract not bein...
View Article2014 NHL free agency -- Burnside: Stock up, stock down
Here's a look at the bigger picture of where some of the teams are at after the spending spree and as we head into the true offseason, writes Scott Burnside.
View Article2015 Winter Classic -- Mike Green fitting in on revamped Washington Capitals...
Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green was once a Norris Trophy candidate, and now that he's healthy Green is contributing again as part of a revamped Capitals blue line, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNHL -- Washington Capitals' options at March 2 trade deadline
The Washington Capitals are looking good in a wide-open Eastern Conference, so only the right deadline deal will move the Caps to act, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNHL -- Nicklas Backstrom is better than ever for the new-look Washington...
You might not have noticed, but Nicklas Backstrom has become an even better player and is helping drive the new-look Washington Capitals toward a potentially deep playoff run, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNHL trade deadline -- Five teams that need to get a deal done
Five teams need to make a deal before Monday at 3 p.m. ET to have a chance of spurring on a championship run, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNHL -- Q&A with Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green
Capitals defenseman Mike Green is comfortable in his new role and ready to help his long-overdue team roll through the playoffs.
View ArticleW2W4: Islanders at Capitals, Game 2
Here is what to watch for when the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders for Game 2 of their opening-round series at the Verizon Center: ...
View ArticleW2W4: Islanders at Capitals, Game 5
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The seesaw affair that is this first-round series between the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders returns to Verizon Ce...
View ArticleW2W4: Islanders at Capitals, Game 7
WASHINGTON -- Game 7s: They never get old. Unless, of course, you rarely win one, which has been the problem for the Washington Capitals, who host ...
View ArticleNHL -- Ranking the top unrestricted free agents by position
Free agency might be anticlimactic this year, but that doesn't mean there won't be a host of good free agents up for grabs come July 1.
View ArticleNHL -- Winners and losers of opening day of free agency
When money gets handed out freely during the opening frenzy of free agency, there are sure to be some home runs and a few strikeouts.
View ArticleMike Green's strengths -- and weaknesses -- are no secret to Red Wings
There are no secrets in the NHL. Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland was watching in the second round of the playoffs when the Washington C...
View ArticleFive teams that could fall out of the playoff picture in 2016
We took a look recently at five teams that could jump into the playoff fray in the coming season. Well, none of those teams will get into the tourn...
View Article2015-16 NHL season preview -- Burning questions: Atlantic Division
What questions are facing Atlantic Division teams as training camp nears? We have three for each.
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