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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 09/30/2011

Dmitry Orlov’s status remains unclear as Capitals’ regular season approaches

By Katie Carrera

Dmitry Orlov continues to turn heads this preseason, but there is no guarantee the 20-year-old blueliner will remain with the Capitals once the regular season begins.

By Katie Carrera | 07:00 AM ET, 09/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:09 PM ET, 09/29/2011

Jason Chimera: Contract extension with Capitals was ‘no-brainer’

By Katie Carrera

Jason Chimera says signing a contract extension with the Capitals was a “no-brainer.”

By Katie Carrera | 04:09 PM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:08 PM ET, 09/29/2011

John Erskine a ‘couple weeks’ away from being cleared for contact

By Katie Carrera

The defenseman still hasn’t been cleared for contact.

By Katie Carrera | 02:08 PM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 09/29/2011

Capitals trim training camp roster by three

By Katie Carrera

Capitals trim their roster once again.

By Katie Carrera | 12:15 PM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 09/29/2011

Capitals sign Jason Chimera to contract extension

By Katie Carrera

Veteran winger Jason Chimera inks a two-year contract extension with the Capitals.

By Katie Carrera | 11:43 AM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:30 AM ET, 09/29/2011

Capitals Coach Bruce Boudreau approves of new NHL safety videos

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals coach says he likes what new disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan is doing by educating players about safety.

By Katie Carrera | 07:30 AM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:19 AM ET, 09/29/2011

Capitals vs. Predators: Washington’s 4-1 loss ‘upsetting’ to Boudreau

By Katie Carrera

Capitals Coach none too pleased with team’s stagnant offense and recurring defensive breakdowns.

By Katie Carrera | 02:19 AM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:30 PM ET, 09/28/2011

Updated: Capitals to recall Braden Holtby

By Katie Carrera

Braden Holtby’s agent says the goaltender will be recalled Thursday.

By Katie Carrera | 09:30 PM ET, 09/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:38 PM ET, 09/28/2011

Capitals at Predators: Open thread

By Katie Carrera

Discuss the Capitals’ final road preseason game as they take on the Predators tonight in Nashville.

By Katie Carrera | 07:38 PM ET, 09/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:27 PM ET, 09/28/2011

Joel Ward looking forward to facing his old team in Nashville

By Tarik El-Bashir

Although it’s only a preseason matchup, the winger said he’s excited about facing his former teammates tonight at Bridgestone Arena, the building he called home the previous three seasons.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 04:27 PM ET, 09/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 09/28/2011

Afternoon links: Man charged in banana-peel throwing incident involving Wayne Simmonds

By Lindsay Applebaum

A 26-year-old London, Ontario, man has been arrested in connection with a racially-charged incident in which a banana peelwas thrown at Wayne Simmonds of the Philadelphia Flyers.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 03:03 PM ET, 09/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 09/28/2011

Tomas Vokoun to start tonight in Nashville

By Tarik El-Bashir

The Caps are 1-2-1 thus far in the preseason with two exhibition games remaining.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 12:02 PM ET, 09/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 09/28/2011

Boudreau: Alexander Semin ‘committed to doing what’s right’

By Katie Carrera

On Monday, Alexander Semin made his second appearance in a preseason game and was what Coach Bruce Boudreau deemed “still rusty.”

By Katie Carrera | 08:30 AM ET, 09/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:43 PM ET, 09/27/2011

Capitals to reinstall black netting at Verizon Center

By Katie Carrera

After public outcry over white netting behind the goals at Verizon Center, the Capitals will bring back the black ones.

By Katie Carrera | 05:43 PM ET, 09/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 09/27/2011

Roman Hamrlik a welcome addition on the power play

By Katie Carrera

Roman Hamrlik’s presence on the power play adds a different look for the Capitals.

By Katie Carrera | 04:28 PM ET, 09/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 09/27/2011

Wing or center? Brooks Laich’s position still to be determined

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals have yet to figure out where the veteran forward best fits into the lineup.

By Katie Carrera | 02:49 PM ET, 09/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 09/27/2011

Capitals-Blue Jackets: Takeaways from the fourth preseason game

By Katie Carrera

Four exhibition games down and three more to go as the Capitals continue to experiment with line combinations and audition players for their final roster spot this preseason.

By Katie Carrera | 01:17 PM ET, 09/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 09/27/2011

Capitals’ lines in Tuesday practice

By Katie Carrera

Check out the lines the Capitals are using for Tuesday’s practice session.

By Katie Carrera | 12:10 PM ET, 09/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:58 AM ET, 09/27/2011

Updated: Capitals debut white nets behind goals

By Katie Carrera

Along with making their first appearance on Verizon Center ice this season against Columbus, the Capitals also debuted a change to the home rink — white protective netting behind both goals.

By Katie Carrera | 09:58 AM ET, 09/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:55 PM ET, 09/26/2011

Capitals claim first preseason victory, 3-1 over Blue Jackets

By Katie Carrera

By Katie Carrera | 10:55 PM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:50 PM ET, 09/26/2011

Capitals vs Blue Jackets: Open thread

By Katie Carrera

Discuss the Capitals’ preseason game against the Blue Jackets here.

By Katie Carrera | 06:50 PM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Capitals Insider

Posted at 04:38 PM ET, 09/26/2011

Capitals’ last roster spot is there for the taking

By Katie Carrera

Ten days and three preseason games since the start of training camp, the Capitals are still waiting for a front-runner to emerge in the battle to stick on the NHL roster.

By Katie Carrera | 04:38 PM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:47 PM ET, 09/26/2011

Alexander Semin to give left wing a shot tonight

By Tarik El-Bashir

Boudreau said he plans to play left wing on a line centered by Marcus Johansson. Mike Knuble will play right wing.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 03:47 PM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 09/26/2011

Capitals’ lines are always subject to change

By Katie Carrera

Over the first 10 days of training camp, Alex Ovechkin has skated with no fewer than five different linemates in various configurations. The combinations on the other forward lines are equally as plentiful.

By Katie Carrera | 02:49 PM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:22 PM ET, 09/26/2011

Capitals want a longer look at Dmitry Orlov

By Katie Carrera

Dmitry Orlov is the youngest player remaining on the training camp roster, but tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets he will make his second appearance in a game this preseason.

By Katie Carrera | 12:22 PM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:57 AM ET, 09/26/2011

Statistical analysis: Is Alex Ovechkin an elite scorer or just a good shooter?

By Neil Greenberg

Statistical analysis looks at whether Alex Ovechkin scores a lot only because he shoots a lot.

By Neil Greenberg | 10:57 AM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 09/26/2011

Ovechkin, Backstrom skating together on Capitals’ top line again

By Katie Carrera

Bruce Boudreau downplayed the fact that his top two stars were reunited on Sunday but they’re together again for Monday’s morning skate.

By Katie Carrera | 10:13 AM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:15 AM ET, 09/26/2011

Troy Brouwer ready for his debut with Capitals

By Katie Carrera

Troy Brouwer is looking forward to making his game debut with the Capitals Monday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

By Katie Carrera | 07:15 AM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:37 PM ET, 09/25/2011

Bruce Boudreau on the Capitals’ top line, other practice notes

By Katie Carrera

Bruce Boudreau eager to see how Troy Brouwer fares on a line with Alex Ovechkin.

By Katie Carrera | 02:37 PM ET, 09/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:29 PM ET, 09/25/2011

Ovechkin, Backstrom reunited on top line during Sunday practice

By Katie Carrera

Check out the lineup Coach Bruce Boudreau is using after the latest round of cuts.

By Katie Carrera | 12:29 PM ET, 09/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 09/25/2011

Capitals make another round of cuts

By Katie Carrera

Capitals announce the reassignment of six players before practice on Sunday.

By Katie Carrera | 11:53 AM ET, 09/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 09/24/2011

Capitals practice notes: Marcus Johansson sits out with illness

By Tarik El-Bashir

The players who did not suit up in Chicago on Friday night were on the ice this morning ahead of today’s Caps Convention.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 02:15 PM ET, 09/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 09/24/2011

Capitals cut two more from training camp roster

By Tarik El-Bashir

The Capitals cut two more players from their training camp roster today, assigning goalie Dany Sabourin and forward Keith Aucoin to Hershey before practice.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 01:17 PM ET, 09/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 09/24/2011

Troy Brouwer to make Capitals debut on Monday

By Tarik El-Bashir

Troy Brouwer is expected to make his Caps debut Monday against Columbus at Verizon Center, Coach Bruce Boudreau said.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 12:51 PM ET, 09/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:54 PM ET, 09/23/2011

Capitals-Blackhawks: Takeaways from third preseason game

By Katie Carrera

Washington remains winless in the preseason and Coach Bruce Boudreau expresses frustration after a 3-2 loss in Chicago.

By Katie Carrera | 11:54 PM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Capitals Insider

Posted at 07:25 PM ET, 09/23/2011

Capitals at Blackhawks: Open thread

By Katie Carrera

Open thread for the Capitals’ third preseason game.

By Katie Carrera | 07:25 PM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Capitals Insider

Posted at 04:46 PM ET, 09/23/2011

Kevin Weekes: NHL should take action against fan who threw banana peel at Wayne Simmonds

By Tarik El-Bashir

Former NHL goalie Kevin Weekes called for the NHL and local authorities to pursue and prosecute the fan who tossed a banana peel at Wayne Simmonds in an apparent racist attack.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 04:46 PM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:06 PM ET, 09/23/2011

Joel Ward: ‘Shocking’ that fan threw banana peel at fellow black NHL player Wayne Simmonds

By Tarik El-Bashir

Capitals veteran Joel Ward says he was stunned to learn that his close friend Wayne Simmonds was the target of an apparent racist attack when a fan tossed a banana peel at him.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 01:06 PM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:21 PM ET, 09/23/2011

Capitals lineup for preseason tilt against Blackhawks

By Katie Carrera

Check out the Capitals’ probable lineup for tonight’s preseason game in Chicago.

By Katie Carrera | 12:21 PM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:23 AM ET, 09/23/2011

Capitals assign five players to Hershey

By Katie Carrera

Capitals make another small round of cuts.

By Katie Carrera | 10:23 AM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:15 AM ET, 09/23/2011

Nicklas Backstrom spending time on second line, but Boudeau says he’s still a ‘No. 1 center’

By Tarik El-Bashir

Coach Bruce Boudreau says the Swede is still the “No. 1 center,” but he’s looking to spread out the scoring.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 09:15 AM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:20 AM ET, 09/23/2011

Capitals alumni game rosters set

By Katie Carrera

Check out the rosters for the Capitals' alumni game, which is Friday night at KCI.

By Katie Carrera | 07:20 AM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:33 PM ET, 09/22/2011

Joel Ward takes his turn skating on Alex Ovechkin’s line

By Tarik El-Bashir

It seems like everyone is getting a tryout skating as right wing on Alex Ovechkin’s line.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 04:33 PM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:04 PM ET, 09/22/2011

Tomas Vokoun set for first start with Capitals

By Katie Carrera

Check out the lines from Thursday’s practice, including the list of who might play in Chicago Friday.

By Katie Carrera | 03:04 PM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 09/22/2011

Capitals-Blue Jackets: Takeaways from the second preseason game

By Katie Carrera

Thoughts on the Capitals’ potential fourth-line trio, Dmitry Orlov’s development and more.

By Katie Carrera | 01:10 PM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 09/22/2011

Capitals reassign two goaltending prospects

By Katie Carrera

Capitals reassign two of their goaltending prospects.

By Katie Carrera | 11:43 AM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:06 AM ET, 09/22/2011

Boudreau looking to get Capitals’ NHL roster squared away

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals’ coach wants the roster assembled as quickly as possible so that new players can be integrated into the lineup and new systems can be absorbed.

By Katie Carrera | 11:06 AM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:57 AM ET, 09/22/2011

Boudreau following through on making camp tough for Capitals

By Tarik El-Bashir

The Capitals Coach has stuck to his word to make camp tough this year.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 09:57 AM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:00 PM ET, 09/21/2011

Jeff Halpern, Roman Hamrlik and Joel Ward make good first impressions with Capitals

By Katie Carrera

Offseason pickups Joel Ward, Roman Hamrlik and Jeff Halpern make a strong first impression as Washington falls, 4-3 in overtime, to Columbus in the preseason.

By Katie Carrera | 11:00 PM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Capitals Insider

Posted at 06:46 PM ET, 09/21/2011

Live chat: Capitals at Blue Jackets

By Katie Carrera

Join the live chat as the Capitals face the Columbus Blue Jackets for their second preseason game of the year.

By Katie Carrera | 06:46 PM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Capitals Insider

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 09/21/2011

Takeaways from the Capitals’ first preseason game

By Katie Carrera

No one will place too much emphasis on the Capitals’ preseason opener, but there were a few key takeaways from the contest.

By Katie Carrera | 03:18 PM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:38 PM ET, 09/21/2011

Chris Bourque: ‘I want to be a Washington Capital’

By Tarik El-Bashir

The forward finds himself one of several hopefuls facing considerable odds in their struggle to secure a spot on the opening-night roster.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 01:38 PM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 09/21/2011

Statistical analysis: Alexander Semin criticism is unfair

By Neil Greenberg

The Capitals winger has not just been a very good player; he has been an outstanding one.

By Neil Greenberg | 11:45 AM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Alexander Semin, Statistical analysis

Posted at 10:38 AM ET, 09/21/2011

Capitals cut 13 more from training camp roster

By Tarik El-Bashir

The team just announced the 13 cuts/reassignments in its biggest round of roster reductions of camp.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 10:38 AM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 09/21/2011

Capitals heading to Columbus hit the ice for morning skate

By Tarik El-Bashir

What appears to be the group traveling to Columbus for tonight's preseason game just hit the ice here at KCI.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 10:21 AM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:20 AM ET, 09/21/2011

Boudreau downplays implications of stars’ play in preseason

By Katie Carrera

Like starters playing only the first quarter in NFL preseason tilts or how MLB pitchers leave spring training contests in the second or third inning, Boudreau expects a different level of intensity come October.

By Katie Carrera | 07:20 AM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:36 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Tyler Sloan: Ice in Baltimore ‘was dangerous’

By Tarik El-Bashir

Former Capital and current Predator Tyler Sloan said both teams were fortunate not to suffer any serious injuries during Tuesday night’s preseason game at 1st Mariner Arena due to the poor ice conditions.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 10:36 PM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:44 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Live chat: Baltimore Hockey Classic, Capitals vs. Predators

By Tarik El-Bashir

Join Tarik El-Bashir to chat about the Capitals’ preseason opener against the Nashville Predators in Baltimore.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 05:44 PM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:05 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Boudreau: Jay Beagle ‘works so hard’

By Katie Carrera

Everyone who spends time around the Capitials knows the forward’s dedication to training and that his work ethic is well respected in the room.

By Katie Carrera | 04:05 PM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:17 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Capitals cut six more players from training camp roster

By Katie Carrera

Capitals announce six more cuts from training camp roster.

By Katie Carrera | 02:17 PM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:43 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Ryan Potulny has a hat trick in scrimmage; Jeff Schultz and Dennis Wideman work well together

By Tarik El-Bashir

Ryan Potulny scores a hat trick to lead Team C to a 6-3 victory over Team B in the first scrimmage of training camp Tuesday.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 01:43 PM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:21 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Ice in Baltimore not quite there yet, but Capitals downplay concerns

By Katie Carrera

Baltimore’s 1st Mariner Arena hasn’t hosted a professional hockey game in 14 years, and the building was noticeably warm when the Capitals were out for their morning skate.

By Katie Carrera | 01:21 PM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Alex Ovechkin talks about changes to Capitals’ power play

By Katie Carrera

Tonight in Baltimore we might get the first look at the Capitals’ power play this year, which could feature Alex Ovechkin playing on the half board rather than his usual spot on the point.

By Katie Carrera | 12:39 PM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 09/20/2011

Capitals take the ice for morning skate in Baltimore

By Lindsay Applebaum

Greetings from First Mariner Arena, where the Capitals will face the Predators tonight at 7 p.m.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 10:48 AM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:33 AM ET, 09/20/2011

Caps happy to find more fans in Baltimore

By Lindsay Applebaum

The Capitals open up the preseason tonight 40 miles down the road in Baltimore, where interest in D.C.’s hockey team has been growing steadily.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 10:33 AM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:36 AM ET, 09/20/2011

Tomas Vokoun relishing chance to play with the Capitals

By Katie Carrera

Goaltender Tomas Vokoun wants to make the most of his chance to play with a Stanley Cup contending team.

By Katie Carrera | 08:36 AM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:15 AM ET, 09/20/2011

George McPhee defends Alexander Semin: ‘This kid’s been productive’

By Lindsay Applebaum

The Capitals GM says Matt Bradley shouldn’t have said what he did about the Russian sniper.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 06:15 AM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:37 PM ET, 09/19/2011

Capitals make first round of cuts at training camp

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals made their first round of cuts today, sending two players back to their respective teams and releasing three others from training camp.

By Katie Carrera | 04:37 PM ET, 09/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:47 PM ET, 09/19/2011

Capitals’ regional broadcast schedule released

By Katie Carrera

Comcast SportsNet announces Capitals’ local broadcast schedule.

By Katie Carrera | 03:47 PM ET, 09/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:11 PM ET, 09/19/2011

Marcus Johansson, Alex Ovechkin paired together in training camp

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals coach talks about pairing Marcus Johansson and Alex Ovechkin together during training camp.

By Katie Carrera | 03:11 PM ET, 09/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:52 PM ET, 09/19/2011

Video: Alex Ovechkin’s Nike shoot for GQ Russia

By Lindsay Applebaum

The Caps star flew to Moscow to shoot his first campaign for the brand with GQ Russia.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 02:52 PM ET, 09/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 09/19/2011

Capitals Coach Bruce Boudreau hints at Baltimore lineup

By Katie Carrera

Bruce Boudreau gives a hint as to what the roster might look like in the Capitals’ preseason opener.

By Katie Carrera | 01:50 PM ET, 09/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 09/19/2011

Halpern, Hendricks already building chemistry as linemates in Capitals training camp

By Katie Carrera

It’s still early in training camp, but Jeff Halpern and Matt Hendricks are already starting to build chemistry.

By Katie Carrera | 12:10 PM ET, 09/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 09/19/2011

New Post poll: Capitals, Ted Leonsis viewed favorably by D.C. sports fans

By Lindsay Applebaum

While more than a third of D.C. sports fans have negative feelings about the Redskins, the hometown hockey team drew considerably high marks in a new poll conducted by The Post.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 10:30 AM ET, 09/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:05 AM ET, 09/19/2011

Boudreau explains his lesson schedule for training camp

By Katie Carrera

With a compact preseason, Coach Bruce Boudreau has sped up some of training camp schedule.

By Katie Carrera | 10:05 AM ET, 09/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:09 PM ET, 09/18/2011

Alexander Semin: ‘Different people have different opinions’

By Katie Carrera

Alexander Semin conducts an interview in English, says he doesn’t worry about what was said by his former teammates.

By Katie Carrera | 08:09 PM ET, 09/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:20 PM ET, 09/18/2011

Video: Capitals talk about what’s different this year

By Post Sports Editors

Players talk about what’s different this year.

By Post Sports Editors | 05:20 PM ET, 09/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 09/18/2011

Alexander Semin: ‘I don't pay any attention to the criticism from the outside’

By Lindsay Applebaum

Alexander Semin responds to former teammate Matt Bradley’s comments that the Russian winger ‘doesn’t care.’

By Lindsay Applebaum | 02:30 PM ET, 09/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:36 AM ET, 09/18/2011

Capitals’ camp-opening conditioning test ‘sets the right tone’

By Katie Carrera

Players had time to prepare, but that didn’t make it any easier.

By Katie Carrera | 10:36 AM ET, 09/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 09/17/2011

Roman Hamrlik leaves skating test early because of tightness in groin

By Tarik El-Bashir

The veteran defenseman said he felt tightness in his groin muscle.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 03:32 PM ET, 09/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 09/17/2011

Lineup for Capitals’ final group

By Katie Carrera

The third and final group is on the ice for practice at KCI.

By Katie Carrera | 01:49 PM ET, 09/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:04 PM ET, 09/17/2011

Alex Ovechkin gets a shaving-cream pie in the face

By Lindsay Applebaum

Alex Ovechkin turned 26 today, and as a gift, his teammates surprised him with not one but two shaving-cream pies in the face.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 01:04 PM ET, 09/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:49 PM ET, 09/17/2011

Tom Poti fails medical exam, is placed on long-term injury

By Tarik El-Bashir

The injured Caps defenseman will not be contributing on the ice for the foreseeable future.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 12:49 PM ET, 09/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:21 PM ET, 09/17/2011

Capitals second group on the ice at KCI

By Katie Carrera

No lack of physical play in the second practice of Capitals training camp.

By Katie Carrera | 12:21 PM ET, 09/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:50 AM ET, 09/17/2011

First practice of Capitals training camp underway

By Katie Carrera

The first practice of Capitals training camp is underway at KCI, check out notes from Group A.

By Katie Carrera | 09:50 AM ET, 09/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:55 PM ET, 09/16/2011

Capitals open training camp with numerous possibilities

By Katie Carrera

There may not be many NHL jobs to be won when the Capitals open training camp, but there are plenty of possibilities when it comes to how the lineup could be configured.

By Katie Carrera | 05:55 PM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:19 PM ET, 09/16/2011

Mathieu Perreault feels pressure to make Caps’ roster

By Tarik El-Bashir

Diminutive center Mathieu Perreault knows his days of being considered a prospect are dwindling.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 01:19 PM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 09/16/2011

Capitals’ rookie game wrap-up

By Katie Carrera

Notes on Garrett Mitchell, Mattias Sjogren and Dustin Stevenson as the Capitals conclude rookie camp.

By Katie Carrera | 10:04 AM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:23 AM ET, 09/16/2011

Capitals will wear third jerseys for 16 road games this season

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals will wear a third jersey during 16 road games this season.

By Katie Carrera | 09:23 AM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:51 PM ET, 09/15/2011

Dmitry Orlov shines as Capitals fall to Flyers, 3-2, in rookie game

By Katie Carrera

Defensive prospect Dmitry Orlov is dangerous on both offense and defense in Washington’s 3-2 loss at Philadelphia in a rookie game.

By Katie Carrera | 08:51 PM ET, 09/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Capitals Insider

Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 09/15/2011

Capitals-Flyers rookie game live blog

By Katie Carrera

Live from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, keep up with the Capitals-Flyers rookie game.

By Katie Carrera | 04:45 PM ET, 09/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:21 PM ET, 09/15/2011

Cody Eakin, Mattias Sjogren vie for a spot on Capitals’ roster

By Katie Carrera

The two rookie camp participants both have a shot of making the Capitals’ roster this season.

By Katie Carrera | 03:21 PM ET, 09/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:37 PM ET, 09/15/2011

Steffen Soberg struggling with decision of whether to play in North America

By Katie Carrera

The goalie prospect did not attend Washington’s rookie camp this week as had been originally planned because he was still deciding whether he would play in North America this season.

By Katie Carrera | 01:37 PM ET, 09/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:37 AM ET, 09/15/2011

Capitals preseason tickets for sale on Groupon

By Lindsay Applebaum

The Capitals have joined the rank of pro sports teams hawking tickets on daily discount sites, offering fans seats to preseason games on Groupon starting at $26.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 10:37 AM ET, 09/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:51 PM ET, 09/14/2011

Capitals’ Jeff Schultz hopes summer of extra conditioning pays off this season

By Tarik El-Bashir

The blueliner is optimistic that this winter will go much smoother after he spent most of the past three months improving his strength, stamina and speed.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 02:51 PM ET, 09/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 09/14/2011

Ted Leonsis: Chemistry is Capitals’ ‘big unknown’

By Katie Carrera

The owner talks about the changes to Washington’s makeup this offseasson.

By Katie Carrera | 01:46 PM ET, 09/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 09/14/2011

Marcus Johansson knows what to expect in sophomore season

By Katie Carrera

As a rookie, the Swede was able to adjust to the more frantic pace as the year progressed, but this offseason, he’s been prepared.

By Katie Carrera | 12:33 PM ET, 09/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:03 PM ET, 09/14/2011

Check out Michal Neuvirth’s all-red equipment

By Katie Carrera

Check out Michal Neuvirth’s new on-ice look with all red pads, glove and blocker.

By Katie Carrera | 12:03 PM ET, 09/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 09/13/2011

Garrett Mitchell adjusting to life as a pro hockey player

By Katie Carrera

In the midst of his third Capitals rookie camp, Garrett Mitchell hopes to earn a spot in Hershey.

By Katie Carrera | 03:00 PM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 09/13/2011

In adjustment to North American hockey, Dmitry Orlov’s biggest off-ice hurdle is learning English

By Katie Carrera

Hershey Bears coach Mark French isn’t worried about Orlov, the 20-year-old defenseman, who made his North American debut in the AHL last year.

By Katie Carrera | 02:22 PM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:11 PM ET, 09/13/2011

Stats Q&A;: Nicklas Backstrom, Jeff Schultz and more

By Neil Greenberg

Can Nicklas Backstrom score 90 points this season? Is Jeff Schultz as bad as some fans seem to think?

By Neil Greenberg | 01:11 PM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Statistical analysis

Posted at 10:10 AM ET, 09/13/2011

Ted Leonsis talks Capitals, defends Alexander Semin

By Katie Carrera

Ted Leonsis talks to Elliot in the Morning about the 2011-12 season and defends Alexander Semin.

By Katie Carrera | 10:10 AM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:14 PM ET, 09/12/2011

Capitals veterans will undergo timed skating test when training camp opens

By Katie Carrera

Mark Nemish explains the new evaluation process the Capitals will use to measure conditioning.

By Katie Carrera | 04:14 PM ET, 09/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:43 PM ET, 09/12/2011

Capitals’ conditioning coach: Alex Ovechkin is ‘without a doubt in the best shape I’ve ever seen him’

By Katie Carrera

Capitals strength and conditioning coach Mark Nemish says Alex Ovechkin is in the ‘in the best shape I’ve ever seen him.’

By Katie Carrera | 02:43 PM ET, 09/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:08 PM ET, 09/12/2011

Capitals’ Troy Brouwer on pace to be ready for start of season

By Katie Carrera

Troy Brouwer says he’s on schedule to be ready for the start of the regular season after recovering from shoulder surgery.

By Katie Carrera | 12:08 PM ET, 09/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 09/12/2011

Capitals announce training camp schedule, roster

By Katie Carrera

Capitals announce training camp schedule, roster

By Katie Carrera | 11:10 AM ET, 09/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:13 PM ET, 09/11/2011

Cody Eakin impressive in first Capitals practice

By Katie Carrera

As coaches sent the first group of players through the sets of multiple sprints, forward Cody Eakin was the first player to finish each heat.

By Katie Carrera | 05:13 PM ET, 09/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:17 PM ET, 09/11/2011

Ovechkin adds ‘wow factor’ to first day of rookie camp

By Katie Carrera

Alex Ovechkin joins the first rookie practice on Sunday, following every instruction as if he were a rookie.

By Katie Carrera | 04:17 PM ET, 09/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:29 PM ET, 09/11/2011

Ovechkin joins Capitals’ prospects during first day of rookie camp

By Katie Carrera

Alex Ovechkin makes a surprise appearance on the ice during the first day of Capitals’ rookie camp.

By Katie Carrera | 12:29 PM ET, 09/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:23 PM ET, 09/10/2011

Players to watch in Capitals rookie camp

By Katie Carrera

Here are four players to keep an eye on during Capitals rookie camp, which opens Sunday.

By Katie Carrera | 03:23 PM ET, 09/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 09/10/2011

Alex Ovechkin discusses Lokomotiv plane crash, Matt Bradley’s comments

By Katie Carrera

Alex Ovechkin shares more of his thoughts on the tragic plane crash in Yaroslavl and says he doesn’t respect former Capitals winger’s public critiques of the team.

By Katie Carrera | 12:39 PM ET, 09/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:48 AM ET, 09/10/2011

Dennis Wideman glad to be reunited with Tomas Vokoun

By Katie Carrera

Defenseman Dennis Wideman said he expects goaltender Tomas Vokoun to help the Capitals on the ice and in the dressing room.

By Katie Carrera | 09:48 AM ET, 09/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 09/09/2011

Dennis Wideman raring for return after recovering from leg hematoma

By Katie Carrera

The defenseman says he’s ready for the season after suffering a leg hematoma this past March.

By Katie Carrera | 03:51 PM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:18 PM ET, 09/09/2011

Bruce Boudreau, John Thompson Jr. reflect on Sept. 11

By Katie Carrera

The lives of both Bruce Boudreau and John Thompson Jr. were saved 10 years ago when their flight itineraries were changed.

By Katie Carrera | 01:18 PM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:08 AM ET, 09/09/2011

Karl Alzner explains his revamped offseason training and diet

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals defenseman says he took his offseason conditioning seriously.

By Katie Carrera | 10:08 AM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:33 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Braden Holtby ready for double duty with Bears, Capitals

By Katie Carrera

The 21-year-old goalie will likely have a similar role in 2011-12 to the one he had last season, when he started regularly for Hershey and filled in when needed in Washington.

By Katie Carrera | 02:33 PM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:49 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Karl Alzner contemplates not using a visor in 2011-12 season

By Katie Carrera

Karl Alzner is experimenting with the possibility of not wearing a visor.

By Katie Carrera | 12:49 PM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 09/08/2011

KHL vows to rebuild Lokomotiv team after plane crash

By Katie Carrera

A day after a plane crash killed most members of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, KHL officials vow that the team will be reconstructed to play on.

By Katie Carrera | 10:39 AM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 09/07/2011

Alex Ovechkin: Russian plane crash a ‘whole national tragedy’

By Katie Carrera

Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals express their shock and sadness about the Russian plane crash that killed at least 43 people, including most members of the KHL’s Yaroslavl Lokomotiv.

By Katie Carrera | 12:15 PM ET, 09/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 09/07/2011

Washington Capitals announce rookie camp roster and schedule

By Katie Carrera

Washington has released its roster and schedule for rookie camp, which begins on-ice practices Sunday.

By Katie Carrera | 11:15 AM ET, 09/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:10 AM ET, 09/07/2011

Russian plane carrying KHL’s Lokomotiv crashes, at least 43 dead

By Katie Carrera

The plane carrying KHL’s Lokomotiv crashed in western Russia; killing at least 36 people

By Katie Carrera | 10:10 AM ET, 09/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:13 PM ET, 09/06/2011

Alex Ovechkin teams up with Bauer

By Tarik El-Bashir

Alex Ovechkin signs endorsement deal with equipment manufacturer, donates gear to youth hockey program.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 07:13 PM ET, 09/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:48 PM ET, 09/06/2011

Capitals’ John Erskine working his way back from injury

By Katie Carrera

It remains unclear when defenseman John Erskine will be able to take full contact in practice as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery.

By Katie Carrera | 02:48 PM ET, 09/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 09/06/2011

Tomas Vokoun says Caps closer to Cup than Detroit

By Tarik El-Bashir

Tomas Vokoun says he considered signing with the Red Wings last season. But the Caps’ new goaltender believes he has a better chance of winning in D.C.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 02:04 PM ET, 09/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:54 AM ET, 09/06/2011

Number of Caps working out at KCI continues to grow

By Katie Carrera

The group of Capitals on the ice continues to grow with 10 days left before the start of training camp.

By Katie Carrera | 11:54 AM ET, 09/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:59 PM ET, 09/02/2011

Nicklas Backstrom: ‘Time for us to grow up’

By Katie Carrera

Nicklas Backstrom is looking forward to the more rigorous practice environment that is expected this year.

By Katie Carrera | 03:59 PM ET, 09/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 09/02/2011

Alex Ovechkin returns to Washington, sports Bauer gear during workout

By Katie Carrera

Alex Ovechkin worked out at KCI on Friday morning, sporting all Bauer equipment.

By Katie Carrera | 11:43 AM ET, 09/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:04 PM ET, 09/01/2011

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin signs endorsement deal with Nike

By Tarik El-Bashir

The company’s impressive list of endorsers now includes the Capitals superstar, his agent confirms Thursday night.

By Tarik El-Bashir | 11:04 PM ET, 09/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:18 PM ET, 09/01/2011

Capitals’ Matt Hendricks, D.J. King reflect on the death of three NHL enforcers this summer

By Katie Carrera

Washington’s Matt Hendricks and D.J. King discuss the death of three NHL enforcers this offseason.

By Katie Carrera | 01:18 PM ET, 09/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 08/31/2011

Former Capital David Steckel backs up Matt Bradley’s comments about Alexander Semin, team’s lack of discipline

By Lindsay Applebaum

David Steckel doesn’t disagree with anything former teammate Matt Bradley said about the Caps.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 11:41 AM ET, 08/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Stats, scores and schedules

Capitals Insider: September, 2011