Capitals Insider: January, 2015
Postgame: Caps pleased with effort in 1-0 loss, but turnaround presents bigger test
By 05:54 PM ET, 01/31/2015 |
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Capitals at Canadiens: Game 49 discussion thread
By 12:32 PM ET, 01/31/2015 |
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Leftovers from discussions with the Capitals about player tracking
By 12:28 PM ET, 01/31/2015 |
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First-line role latest for Jay Beagle, the Capitals’ ‘utility infielder’
By 03:40 PM ET, 01/30/2015 |
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Trotz: ‘Nothing’s been ruled out’ with Dmitry Orlov’s injured wrist
By 03:00 PM ET, 01/30/2015 |
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Michael Latta, given rare chance this month, proved himself vs. Pittsburgh
By 09:05 AM ET, 01/30/2015 |
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For Eric Fehr, faceoff success is ‘when you start believing that you’re a centerman’
By 01:20 PM ET, 01/29/2015 |
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With 12th goal this month, Alex Ovechkin overtakes NHL’s lead
By 09:14 AM ET, 01/29/2015 |
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Postgame: Shutting out Pittsburgh ‘a good reminder’ for Capitals after four-game slide
By 01:31 AM ET, 01/29/2015 |
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Capitals vs. Penguins: Game 48 pregame notes and discussion thread
By 07:18 PM ET, 01/28/2015 |
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Brooks Laich: Rivalry night against Pittsburgh ‘a game we must have’
By 01:35 PM ET, 01/28/2015 |
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Road gets tougher for Capitals to end current slide
By 10:44 AM ET, 01/28/2015 |
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Postgame: ‘No excuses’ from Capitals after fourth straight loss
By 11:27 PM ET, 01/27/2015 |
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Capitals at Blue Jackets: Game 47 discussion thread
By 06:56 PM ET, 01/27/2015 |
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Cam Schilling had just started vacation when the Capitals called him up
By 04:45 PM ET, 01/27/2015 |
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Trotz: In tight playoff race, Capitals cannot afford to ‘throw away points’
By 04:14 PM ET, 01/27/2015 |
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A conversation with Brooks Orpik about his ‘frustrating’ penalties
By 11:32 AM ET, 01/27/2015 |
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Back from all-star break, Capitals preach better ‘puck management’ while leading
By 06:21 PM ET, 01/26/2015 |
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The potential impacts of player tracking in the NHL
By 12:42 PM ET, 01/26/2015 |
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2015 NHL All-Star Game: The real reason Alex Ovechkin badly wanted a car
By 11:18 PM ET, 01/25/2015 |
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2015 NHL All-Star Game: Team Foligno vs. Team Towes discussion thread
By 04:13 PM ET, 01/25/2015 |
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2015 NHL All-Star Game: Tracking chips unveiled during skills competition
By 02:32 PM ET, 01/25/2015 |
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2015 NHL All-Star Game: After skills competition, Alex Ovechkin still really wants a car
By 10:59 PM ET, 01/24/2015 |
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2015 NHL All-Star Game: Three-time champ Alex Ovechkin falls in breakaway challenge
By 09:39 PM ET, 01/24/2015 |
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman talks outdoor games, salary cap, player tracking
By 05:16 PM ET, 01/24/2015 |
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NHL announces creation of World Cup of Hockey 2016 in Toronto
By 03:44 PM ET, 01/24/2015 |
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Prospect Riley Barber ‘trying not to think’ about future with Capitals
By 12:44 PM ET, 01/24/2015 |
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2015 NHL All-Star Game: Alex Ovechkin really wanted to be picked last, was not
By 09:44 PM ET, 01/23/2015 |
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2015 NHL All-Star Game notes: ‘A huge honor’ for former Caps prospect Filip Forsberg
By 05:53 PM ET, 01/23/2015 |
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2015 NHL All-Star Game: Alex Ovechkin balances ‘obligation’ and ‘fun’ of sixth selection
By 03:19 PM ET, 01/23/2015 |
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Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby ‘a full-tilt guy’
By 10:33 AM ET, 01/23/2015 |
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Dmitry Orlov injury update: GM Brian MacLellan expects ‘clearer picture’ soon
By 01:30 PM ET, 01/22/2015 |
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Pending free agents talk desires to re-sign with Capitals
By 11:36 AM ET, 01/22/2015 |
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After eight months together, Trotz and MacLellan ‘on the same page’
By 12:11 PM ET, 01/21/2015 |
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Once welcoming rest, Capitals now must use All-Star break to ‘regroup’
By 10:16 AM ET, 01/21/2015 |
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In third straight loss, Capitals encounter ‘same problems that keep plaguing us’
By 12:00 AM ET, 01/21/2015 |
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Capitals vs. Oilers: Game 46 discussion thread
By 06:06 PM ET, 01/20/2015 |
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Capitals GM Brian MacLellan talks Forsberg trade, Mike Green and Alex Ovechkin
By 03:11 PM ET, 01/20/2015 |
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GM Brian MacLellan: Trade decisions to be ‘made off performance’ of young forwards
By 02:15 PM ET, 01/20/2015 |
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One game away from the All-Star break, Capitals welcoming rest
By 05:21 PM ET, 01/19/2015 |
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Trotz: Capitals ‘still need a piece or two’ for playoff push
By 03:25 PM ET, 01/19/2015 |
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After consecutive defeats, Capitals see ‘huge’ game Tuesday against Edmonton
By 01:30 PM ET, 01/18/2015 |
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Early deficits, late comebacks, ultimate losses define weekend for Caps
By 12:08 PM ET, 01/18/2015 |
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Postgame: In losing another back-to-back, Caps needed crisper effort to help Peters
By 12:48 AM ET, 01/18/2015 |
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Capitals at Stars: Game 45 discussion thread and pregame notes
By 07:20 PM ET, 01/17/2015 |
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After falling in Nashville, Capitals aim to avoid a losing streak
By 02:18 PM ET, 01/17/2015 |
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Capitals hope Andre Burakovsky can mirror countryman Filip Forsberg’s growth
By 12:18 PM ET, 01/17/2015 |
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Postgame: Late penalty, turnover spoil Barry Trotz’s homecoming to Nashville
By 12:29 AM ET, 01/17/2015 |
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Capitals at Predators: Game 44 discussion thread
By 07:18 PM ET, 01/16/2015 |
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With team success, Tom Wilson finds less need to fight
By 04:59 PM ET, 01/16/2015 |
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Nashville Predators reaping benefits of trading for Filip Forsberg
By 04:25 PM ET, 01/16/2015 |
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Defenseman Nate Schmidt (shoulder blade) faces long recovery with optimism
By 10:46 AM ET, 01/16/2015 |
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The time Barry Trotz talked himself into a private B.B. King show wearing flip-flops
By 09:05 AM ET, 01/16/2015 |
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Nashville and Barry Trotz both ‘in good places’ on eve of reunion
By 12:41 PM ET, 01/15/2015 |
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Nicklas Backstrom’s Olympic doping appeal resolved with reprimand
By 12:15 PM ET, 01/15/2015 |
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Niskanen’s jarring hit jolted Caps, inspired ‘Leave It To Beaver’ reference
By 10:33 AM ET, 01/15/2015 |
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Sporting facial stitches, Jason Chimera records a point for second straight game
By 08:57 AM ET, 01/15/2015 |
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Postgame: Capitals snatch another low-scoring, one-goal game
By 01:05 AM ET, 01/15/2015 |
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Capitals vs. Flyers: Game 43 discussion thread
By 06:56 PM ET, 01/14/2015 |
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Capitals injury updates on Niskanen, Schmidt and Orlov
By 06:24 PM ET, 01/14/2015 |
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Andre Burakovsky starting sixth straight at Capitals’ rotating-door right wing
By 02:34 PM ET, 01/14/2015 |
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Capitals prospect Madison Bowey talks winning gold at world juniors
By 10:22 AM ET, 01/14/2015 |
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Capitals balance aggression, restraint in six-on-five situations
By 02:04 PM ET, 01/13/2015 |
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Against Colorado, Capitals’ fourth line was ‘really good’
By 09:46 AM ET, 01/13/2015 |
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Capitals win sixth straight at Verizon Center
By 11:47 PM ET, 01/12/2015 |
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Capitals vs. Avalanche: Game 42 discussion thread
By 05:47 PM ET, 01/12/2015 |
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Back from Hershey, Justin Peters ‘probably’ starting this weekend
By 01:05 PM ET, 01/12/2015 |
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Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt fractures shoulder blade, out 6-8 weeks
By 11:56 AM ET, 01/12/2015 |
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On pace for career-high numbers, Eric Fehr has ‘settled in’ at center
By 10:24 AM ET, 01/12/2015 |
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Capitals react to Nicklas Backstrom’s All-Star absence: ‘It’s ridiculous’
By 03:06 PM ET, 01/11/2015 |
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Over past three games, Capitals’ penalty kill has ‘executed phenomenally’
By 11:28 AM ET, 01/11/2015 |
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Postgame: ‘No sense of panic’ for Capitals after fast start against Detroit
By 11:46 PM ET, 01/10/2015 |
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Capitals vs. Red Wings: Game 41 discussion thread
By 06:43 PM ET, 01/10/2015 |
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Alex Ovechkin chosen to represent Capitals in 2015 NHL All-Star Game
By 06:25 PM ET, 01/10/2015 |
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Goaltender Pheonix Copley embracing short stay with the Capitals
By 01:29 PM ET, 01/10/2015 |
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Trotz: Oleksy promoted as reward, Schmidt reassigned for ‘more touches’
By 01:01 PM ET, 01/10/2015 |
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Capitals recall Steve Oleksy, reassign Nate Schmidt to Hershey
By 11:11 AM ET, 01/10/2015 |
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Caps send Peters to Hershey, call up Copley
By 12:25 PM ET, 01/09/2015 |
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Holtby is prepared to keep his streak alive
By 11:00 AM ET, 01/09/2015 |
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Capitals frustrated in loss to Flyers, but continue to climb standings
By 09:10 AM ET, 01/09/2015 |
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Capitals suffer fourth loss while shorthanded in OT
By 11:57 PM ET, 01/08/2015 |
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Capitals at Flyers: Game 40 discussion thread
By 06:57 PM ET, 01/08/2015 |
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Holtby breaking Caps’ consecutive appearance record; Peters to Hershey
By 05:58 PM ET, 01/08/2015 |
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In first meeting with Flyers, Capitals expect typically physical affair
By 10:56 AM ET, 01/08/2015 |
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Brooks Laich, typically strong in high-traffic areas, again scores from deep
By 09:49 AM ET, 01/08/2015 |
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Holtby strong in win vs. Toronto; Wilson passes concussion protocol
By 11:55 PM ET, 01/07/2015 |
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Capitals at Maple Leafs: Game 39 discussion thread
By 05:17 PM ET, 01/07/2015 |
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Heavily penalized Capitals ‘need discipline’ to limit whistles
By 03:15 PM ET, 01/07/2015 |
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In Toronto, facing old assistant Horachek ‘special’ for Trotz
By 02:35 PM ET, 01/07/2015 |
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Defenseman Matt Niskanen (lower body) game-time decision in Toronto
By 01:49 PM ET, 01/07/2015 |
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Trotz: Capitals will ‘hold off’ on returning Andre Burakovsky to center
By 01:56 PM ET, 01/06/2015 |
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Capitals waiting to decide path for backup goalie Justin Peters
By 09:54 AM ET, 01/06/2015 |
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Alex Ovechkin named NHL’s second star of the week
By 02:24 PM ET, 01/05/2015 |
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Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen day-to-day because of lower-body injury
By 01:27 PM ET, 01/05/2015 |
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Defenseman Karl Alzner sets new career high with three goals
By 10:59 AM ET, 01/05/2015 |
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Another late five-on-three penalty kill boosted Capitals over Panthers
By 07:49 PM ET, 01/04/2015 |
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Capitals vs. Panthers: Game 38 discussion thread
By 01:43 PM ET, 01/04/2015 |
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Capitals see important post-Winter Classic test in low-scoring Panthers
By 10:30 AM ET, 01/04/2015 |
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Backup goaltender Justin Peters ‘hungrier than ever’ to play again
By 03:53 PM ET, 01/03/2015 |
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Capitals trying Andre Burakovsky beside Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom
By 02:09 PM ET, 01/03/2015 |
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Between power play goal and 5-on-3 kill, Capitals’ special teams came up big
By 12:09 PM ET, 01/02/2015 |
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2015 Winter Classic link roundup: Relive the Capitals’ win
By 09:30 AM ET, 01/02/2015 |
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‘Warrior’ Brooks Orpik led Capitals in ice time three days after injury scare
By 08:09 PM ET, 01/01/2015 |
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Before beating the Blackhawks, Capitals soaked up Winter Classic experience
By 07:43 PM ET, 01/01/2015 |
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Capitals vs. Blackhawks: Game 37 (and Winter Classic) discussion thread
By 11:30 AM ET, 01/01/2015 |
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Despite Winter Classic pageantry, game has ‘an exhibition feel’
By 11:00 AM ET, 01/01/2015 |
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