Struggling Canes hit rock bottom Nov 6, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Roy's new book: Read an from "Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court". (News & Observer -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Devils 3, Capitals 2 Nov 5, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Washington Capitals - New Jersey Devils Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Newark, NJ (Sports Network) - Nicklas Bergfors scored two power-play goals in the third period, as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals, 3-2, at Prudential Center. (USA Today -- Sports)
Caps hope Ovechkin can return in 2 weeks Nov 4, 2009
Washington Capitals hope Alex Ovechkin won't be out more than two weeks - ESPN. Updated: November 3, 2009, 6:04 PM ET. (ESPN -- NHL)
Caps say Ovechkin 'week to week' with injury Nov 3, 2009
Washington Capitals say Alex Ovechkin 'week to week' with injury - ESPN. Updated: November 3, 2009, 12:11 AM ET. (ESPN -- NHL)
Ovechkin looks to IMG for breakthrough deals Nov 3, 2009
UPI Photo/ Mark Goldman Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin of Russia warms up prior to the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Verizon Center in D.C.. Related News. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
GAME REPORT: Blue Jackets 5, Capitals 4 (OT) Nov 2, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009 Columbus Blue Jackets - Washington Capitals Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Washington, DC (Sports Network) - R.J. Umberger scored his second power-play goal of the game 1:45 into overtime, lifting the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-4 win over the Washington Capitals in a game that saw Alex Ovechkin leave with an injury. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tricky Pavelec provides treat For Thrasherville Nov 1, 2009
Last Thursday the Thrashers outshot the Washington Capitals 41-32 and lost. Last Saturday they outshot San Jose 27-24and they lost. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Islanders slip by Capitals in OT Oct 31, 2009
Mark Streit scored 53 seconds into overtime to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 victory over the host Washington Capitals last night. It was the second straight win for New York - and third of the season. (Boston Globe)
Thrashers again fall short in comeback attempt Oct 30, 2009
Waiting for them the Washington Capitals whose 10 points led the division, just one better than the Thrashers nine. One week, three games, 13 goals against and one Ilya Kovalchuk broken foot bone later, Atlanta is still stuck at ninethe Caps now have 18. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ovechkin, Capitals hold off Thrashers Oct 30, 2009
Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 12th and 13th goals, Semyon Varlamov stopped a penalty shot and the first-place Washington Capitals held on at the end to hand host Atlanta its fourth straight loss, 4-3 on Thursday night ... Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 12th and 13th goals, Semyon Varlamov stopped a penalty shot and the first-place Washington Capitals held on at the end to hand host Atlanta its fourth straight loss, 4-3 on Thursday night ... Alex Ovechkin scored twice and added an... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Men's Hockey To Play Home-And-Home Series With AIC Oct 30, 2009
Martignetti was at the Chicago Blackhawks' camp, while Sheen, who last year attended the Anaheim Ducks' camp, participated at the Washington Capitals' camp. The Blackhawks' camp was at Johnny's Ice House in Chicago from July 6-10. (Patriotleague.com)
Isles' Weight back after bout with swine flu Oct 29, 2009
"The Washington Capitals announced Wednesday that forward Quintin Laing has the swine flu, and on Tuesday it was revealed that Edmonton defenseman Ladislav Smid and Colorado goalie Peter Budaj also have the strain of the virus, their teams said."The league has provided clubs with all the relevant information, and with recommendations for proactive prevention and management steps," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said in an e-mail. "Clubs have been advised to provide the league with frequent... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Semin returns, scores winner as Capitals top Flyers 4-2 Oct 28, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) and the rest of the Washington Capitals sure had reason to feel down. They came away from more than 1 minutes of a 5-on-3 power play with nothing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Canes' Ruutu is remorseful Oct 28, 2009
Canes' Ruutu is remorseful - Canes/NHL - News ver. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Semin's return good for Caps Oct 28, 2009
Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the Washington Capitals sure had reason to feel down ... Asked before Philadelphia's game at the Washington Capitals on Tuesday whether an operation is likely, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said: "I can't really say for sure. We need to sit down and talk with Simon. ... It is an option, yeah." ... Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the Washington Capitals sure had reason to feel down. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Semins return, Ovechkins goals sink Flyers Oct 28, 2009
WASHINGTON - Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the Washington Capitals sure had reason to feel down. They came away from more than 1 minutes of a 5-on-3 power play with nothing. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Semin, Theodore lift Capitals over Flyers 4-2 Oct 28, 2009
(AP) WASHINGTON - Alexander Semin returned from a two-game absence with a tiebreaking goal and an assist, Jose Theodore stopped Darroll Powe's penalty shot later in the third period, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Tuesday night. Alex Ovechkin scored two goals-including an empty-netter in the final minute-and Nicklas Backstrom had four points for the Capitals. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Smith Center, not Verizon Center, will be Commencement backup site Oct 27, 2009
This year, however, the school has discarded this option as a cost-saving measure and because of the uncertainty of availability should the Washington Capitals, a professional hockey team, make it to the playoffs ... "Last year, the Washington Capitals' participation in the playoffs meant that the University needed two alternative sites in case the Verizon Center was unavailable for Commencement.". (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Turning heads Oct 27, 2009
Colorado's Anderson gaining national, Olympic attention - USATODAY.com. Colorado's Anderson gaining national, Olympic attention. (USA Today -- Sports)
Malhotra's breakthrough makes Sharks a winner in trip finale Oct 26, 2009
Washington Capitals at Atlanta Thrashers (Thursday): Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk had two goals when these teams met last week. But his availability for this game is not known at the moment because of a foot injury suffered Saturday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Scuderi check upends, angers Blue Jackets in 6-2 Kings win Oct 26, 2009
By Harry How, Getty Images. Columbus' Jason Chimera, left bleeding by a hip check, said that Los Angeles' Rob Scuderi went for his knees. (USA Today -- Sports)
Capitals Beat Thrashers 5-4 With 3 Straight Goals Oct 24, 2009
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Bizarre goal the difference in Thrashers loss Oct 23, 2009
Atlanta held the Washington Capitals to only 28 shots on goalthe first time all season theyve held an opponent to under 30, (although they did so in Montreal prior to going into overtime), and the defense kept Alex Ovechkin off the score sheet all night. The power play produced 2 goals on seven chances. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Another slow start proves costly for the Sharks Oct 23, 2009
The Washington Capitals have assigned center Michael Nylander to Grand Rapids of the AHL for a conditioning stint. Showing: lect. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Coyotes set to clash with Red Wings Oct 22, 2009
Coyotes to clash with Red Wings. Coyotes to clash with Red Wings. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Already benched, Capitals' Nylander sent to AHL Oct 22, 2009
Washington Capitals send Michael Nylander to AHL Grand Rapids - ESPN. Updated: October 21, 2009, 5:07 PM ET. (ESPN -- NHL)
Messier, Richter honored for service Oct 22, 2009
Capitals assign Nylander to AHL: The Washington Capitals have assigned center Michael Nylander, 37, to Grand Rapids of the AHL for a conditioning stint, giving the expensive bench-sitting veteran a chance to get back on the ice. He hasn't played all season, having fallen out of favor with the coaches and front office. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fate of manatee stuck in NJ uncertain Oct 18, 2009
San Jose Sharks (3-2-1) at Washington Capitals (2-2-2), 7 p.m.. The Washington Capitals will try to end a four-game slide when they welcome the San Jose Sharks in tonight's interconference showdown at the Verizon Center. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
GAME REPORT: Capitals 3, Predators 2 (SO: 1-0) Oct 18, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009 Nashville Predators - Washington Capitals Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com. Search. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ovechkin scores 2 Oct 18, 2009
The Washington Capitals coach admired Ovechkins wizardry, and then a moment later, was taken aback when he saw the home crowd litter the ice with hats. Ovechkin had already scored twice in regulation time, and when he beat Nashville goalie Dan Ellis, the hats began to pour out of the stands. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Caps top Sharks for win Oct 17, 2009
Alex Ovechkin scored twice in a 28-second span of the second period, and the Washington Capitals beat the visiting San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Thursday night to end a four-game losing streak ... Alex Ovechkin scored twice in a 28-second span of the second period, and the Washington Capitals beat the visiting San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Thursday night to end a four-game losing streak. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jovanovski lifts Coyotes past Blues Oct 16, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Oct 16, 2009 12:47 AMModified Fri, Oct 16, 2009 12:52 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Capitals 4, Sharks 1 Oct 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009 San Jose Sharks - Washington Capitals Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Alex Ovechkin scored twice in a 28-second span as the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks for the first time in over 10 years with a 4-1 win at Verizon Center. (USA Today -- Sports)
Alex too great for the Sharks Oct 16, 2009
First, the Washington Capitals wore down the San Jose Sharks ... Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals defeat Sharks 4-1 Articles (10-15) 19:40 PDT WASHINGTON (AP) -- First, the Washington Capitals wore down the San Jose Sharks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ovechkins goal flurry ends Caps 4-game skid Oct 16, 2009
WASHINGTON - First, the Washington Capitals wore down the San Jose Sharks. Then Alex Ovechkin finished them off. (MSNBC -- Sports)
PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK: Seau signs on again Oct 14, 2009
Seau s role with Versus brought him to New England Oct. 1 when he was filmed working as the equipment manager for the Washington Capitals during their 4-1 NHL season-opening win over the Bruins at the TD Garden. Seau s work with the network also took him to a Professional Bull Riders Tour event in Ontario, Calif. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Seau newest return man for Patriots Oct 14, 2009
He has been a member of Scott Dixon s pit crew, Natalie Gulbis s caddie, a Los Angeles Dodgers bat boy, an equipment manager with the Washington Capitals, a member of the bull gang at TD Garden, and a rodeo clown on the Pro Bull Riders tour, getting first-hand knowledge of what it s like to be bulldozed by a rip-snorting Brahma. But the only sports job that Junior Seau was really meant to have was NFL linebacker. (Boston Globe)
Sabres' Miller gains recognition for masterful start in net Oct 13, 2009
By Gary Wiepert, Reuters. Ryan Miller, who has a 0. (USA Today -- Sports)
Brodeur, Devils win in shootout Oct 13, 2009
Zach Parise and Jamie Langenbrunner scored in the shootout, goalie Martin Brodeur stopped shootout attempts by Alexander Semin and Alex Ovechkin, and the visiting New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Monday for their third straight victory ... Zach Parise and Jamie Langenbrunner scored in the shootout, goalie Martin Brodeur stopped shootout attempts by Alexander Semin and Alex Ovechkin, and the visiting New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Monday for their third... (News & Observer -- Sports)
New Hartfords Zalewski makes NHL debut Oct 13, 2009
The Sharks, 3-2 going into Monday s game on the West Coast, will begin a six-game eastern swing this week, including games Thursday at the Washington Capitals, Saturday at the New York Islanders and Monday at the New York Rangers. Loading commenting interface. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Brodeur shuts down Ovechkin, Caps Oct 13, 2009
WASHINGTON - First, Martin Brodeur denied the Washington Capitals top scorers in a shootout ... Zach Parise and Jamie Langenbrunner scored in the shootout, Brodeur stopped shootout attempts by Alexander Semin and Alex Ovechkin and the Devils beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 Monday night to end a three-game road trip unbeaten. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* NHL: Holmstrom breaks tie as Red Wings edge Capitals Oct 12, 2009
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood makes a first period save against the Washington Capitals at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday ... Tomas Holmstrom broke a third period tie with a power play goal as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Saturday and consigned the visitors to their third successive defeat. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
GAME REPORT: Red Wings 3, Capitals 2 Oct 11, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009 Washington Capitals - Detroit Red Wings Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Tomas Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal on the power play with just under seven minutes remaining in the third period, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals. (USA Today -- Sports)
Holmstrom's power-play goal lifts Wings over Caps Oct 11, 2009
DETROIT (AP) -When you hold Alexander Ovechkin's line to one assist, you have a pretty good chance of beating the Washington Capitals. Thomas Holmstrom broke a tie with a power-play goal with 6:53 left in the Detroit Red Wings' 3-2 victory over Washington on Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The week ahead, and Harding Park becomes a pitch-and-putt Oct 11, 2009
The Sharks are back on the road against Alexander Ovechkin and miscellaneous Washington Capitals. FRIDAY. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Capitals, Wings facing early challenges Oct 10, 2009
The season is less than two weeks old and the Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals already face challenges heading into their matchup Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena. After opening the new campaign with two straight losses in Sweden, the Red Wings (1-2-0) avoided their worst start in 20 years by beating Chicago 3-2 on Thursday in a rematch of last season's Western Conference finals. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notre Dame Winter Sports Preview: Ice Hockey Oct 9, 2009
A true, stay-at home defender, the second-round choice of the Washington Capitals in 2007, Ruth is a force in front of the net and in the corners where he makes life miserable for opposing forwards with his forceful, physical style of play. He had a pair of goals and five assists for seven points last season and was +11 for the year. (Und.com)
Gaborik leads Rangers by Caps Oct 9, 2009
Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau is furious about his team's defensive play, particularly in the third period. Gaborik scored two goals about 21/2 minutes apart, Henrik Lundqvist held Alex Ovechkin without a point, and the Rangers came back to beat the host Capitals 4-3 on Thursday night in a rematch of their wild playoff series. (News & Observer -- Sports)
D.C. ranks at No. 14 best sports city Oct 8, 2009
The home of the , Washington Capitals, D.C. United and is ranked No. 14 this year, down from No. 10 in 2008, according to the magazine s rankings of almost 400 cities and towns in the U.S. and Canada. Pittsburgh, whose Penguins won the Stanley Cup, Steelers won the Super Bowl and local college football and basketball teams also did well, regained the No. 1 ranking from Boston, which slipped to No. 3 this year. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Thrasher set to face first big test of season Oct 8, 2009
Then there is a return trip to Canada the week followingMontreal will be the destination this timebefore finally welcoming the Washington Capitals to town on Thursday the 22nd. Yupnothing like a nice five-game roadie toward the beginning of the season to provide a nice test for the team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Flyers pick up wild win over Capitals Oct 7, 2009
Danny Briere pounced on a loose puck and knocked in the rebound at 3:52 of overtime to keep the Philadelphia Flyers perfect and lift them to a 6-5 win over the visiting Washington Capitals on Tuesday night ... Danny Briere pounced on a loose puck and knocked in the rebound at 3:52 of overtime to keep the Philadelphia Flyers perfect and lift them to a 6-5 win over the visiting Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Medford's Joe Sacco: The return of a hometown hero Oct 7, 2009
He enjoyed a 13-year professional hockey career playing for five NHL teams, including the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, New York Islanders, Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers. He scored 94 goals and 213 points in 738 NHL games before hanging up the skates following the 2002-03 season. (Medford Transcript, MA)
GAME REPORT: Flyers 6, Capitals 5 (OT) Oct 7, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Washington Capitals - Philadelphia Flyers Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Danny Briere's tally with 1:08 left in overtime lifted the Philadelphia Flyers to a 6-5 decision over the Washington Capitals at Wachovia Center. (USA Today -- Sports)
Opinion: Rangers learn right way is the Tortorella way Oct 7, 2009
Or six less than Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green scored by himself. "This year he was able, with some moves in the offseason, to get a team more adept to play his style of game," winger Aaron Voros said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Canes not at a loss Oct 6, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Tue, Oct 06, 2009 02:00 AMModified Tue, Oct 06, 2009 12:34 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK: New job may be same, old job for Seau Oct 6, 2009
He arrived in New England last week to play the role of equipment manager for the Washington Capitals in Thursday night s NHL season opener with the Boston Bruins at the TD Garden. That was for an episode of an upcoming show on Versus to be called Sports Jobs with Junior Seau. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Bruins beat, batter Canes Oct 5, 2009
"The Bruins were seething over a lackluster 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals in their opener Thursday at the Garden.Then there was the matter of losing to the Canes in the Eastern Conference semifinals last season as the No. 1 seed in the East."We knew they'd be [mad] after the loss to Washington," said Canes defenseman Andrew Alberts, who slugged it out with the Bruins' Shawn Thornton. "They came out flying from the drop of the puck. "We were on our heels. They got some goals right away.... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Brashear gets rude welcome from fans Oct 4, 2009
The unwelcome mat stems from Game 6 of the Rangers' opening-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals in April, when Brashear leveled a blindside hit on Blair Betts, the Rangers' penalty-killing specialist, midway through the first period. The blow fractured Betts' eye socket and knocked him cold. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
National Hockey League Game Capsules Oct 4, 2009
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Alexander Semin scored a pair of goals and dished out an assist, as the Washington Capitals built an early lead and held on to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs, 6-4, at Verizon Center. Alex Ovechkin had a goal and two assists for the reigning Southeast Division champion Capitals, who were coming off a season-opening 4-1 victory over the Bruins on Thursday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* NHL: Colorado high for Sakic in NHL opener Oct 3, 2009
Alex Ovechkin had two goals and an assist, and Jose Theodore stopped 19 shots to lead the Washington Capitals to victory over the Boston Bruins. Brooks Laich added two goals and an assist, Nicklas Backstrom had three assists, and Alexander Semin had two for Washington, which had not won in Boston in regulation in 14 attempts since 2000. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Penguins' Talbot a true 'superstar' (Yesterday) Oct 3, 2009
" That's not as crazy as those clever car ads would have you believe. Talbot has a track record. Before Game 7 in Detroit, he was best known in the '09 playoffs for his fight with Philadelphia's Daniel Carcillo in Game 6 of the first round -- "I got my [fanny] kicked, but it might have been a series-changer," he said -- but he also had scored six goals, including the clincher in Game 4 in the second-round series against the Washington Capitals. In the Cup final against Detroit a year earlier, he... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NHL, Olympics might be together for final time Oct 3, 2009
His rival, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, was also in his first year but got the chance to play for Russia. "To see the Olympics on TV and to see the way our country comes together and the support they show is an amazing thing," Crosby said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Canes blanked in opener Oct 3, 2009
The Bruins were blistered 4-1 by the Washington Capitals in their opener Thursday and may be still seething over their playoff series with the Canes last season that ended with a Game 7 overtime loss. Canes defenseman Joni Pitkanen, who sat out the opener, may be able to play tonight. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Opening Night in the NHL Oct 3, 2009
A clash of Eastern Conference superpowers from a year ago, the Boston Bruins, No. 1 seed, and the Washington Capitals, No. 2 seed, faced off at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston for their season openers. The Capitals, led by star forwards Alexander Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, skated away with the easy victory, winning 4-1 over Boston. (Suite101.com)
Ovie nets 2 goals as Caps top Bruins 4-1 in opener Oct 3, 2009
So when the Washington Capitals goaltender lost his stick just a minute into this year's opener - and was still empty-handed more than a minute later, his mind raced. "It's not a good feeling, that's for sure," Theodore said. (Concord Monitor)
