Discontent early on for Sharks, Capitals
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSharks-Capitals. A matchup that should provide no shortage of offense and star power. But the teams are mirror images of mild discontent so far this season and Thursday's tilt will certainly be a test.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009What next for the Premiere Games?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSo what's next for the NHL's European vacation? Expect to see the Premiere Games expand.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009'Youth' no longer excuse for Ovie, others
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Cup is once again up for grabs. And the Penguins' win has changed the rules. There are no excuses anymore for Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the league's young stars.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009Different expectations in East finals
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Canes pulled off two upsets to reach the East finals. The Pens fought through two emotional series. Will either team have trouble getting motivated to play each other?
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2009Keys to Game 7: Penguins vs. Capitals
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Penguins and Capitals take the ice for Game 7 on Wednesday. Scott Burnside looks at the keys for each club.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2009Game 7? Perfect end for perfect series
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAnd so, the perfect matchup becomes the perfect series. As if the duel between the Capitals and Penguins could end any other way.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009What we've learned from Caps, Pens
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs the Penguins and Capitals tried to catch their breath during their series off day, we look ahead to a pivotal Game 6 in Pittsburgh.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2009Capitals' biggest challenge is to forget
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIt may not have ended with a magical moment, what with Evgeni Malkin's attempted pass bouncing off the stick of sprawling defenseman Tom Poti and into the Washington Capitals' net in overtime, but make no mistake: This was a classic through and through.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2009Second-round preview: Caps vs. Pens
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAll eyes will be on Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin as the two star meet in the playoffs for the first time.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009Midseason report: Team-by-team grades
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs we hit the All-Star break, here's a breakdown of where teams stand.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2009Ovie wins latest grudge match vs. Pens
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThere were hits, there was trash-talking, there was an injury scare for Sidney Crosby. But, in the end, it was Alex Ovechkin sending the biggest message in the latest grudge match between the Capitals and Penguins.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2009This time, Caps-Pens has different buzz
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comA matchup between Ovechkin and Crosby, Caps and Pens would usually be all about the buzz between the two clubs. But on Wednesday, it will be more about the teams' very different paths.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009Malkin: I'm learning … I'm trying to be better every game
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAfter a disappointing finish to last season, Evgeni Malkin is proving he has no Cup finals hangover. Scott Burnside checks in with the league's best player of this season's first quarter.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Quarterly report: Team-by-team grades
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comMost teams hit the quarter mark in the next week. Here's a breakdown of where teams stand as they make the first turn in what has been a wildly exciting and unpredictable start to the 2008-09 regular season.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008What lines are working? Depends on who's figured out the puzzle
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFinding a solid line is like putting together a puzzle. So far, some teams have figured it out, while others are moving around the pieces to create the right chemistry.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "alexander semin" make the list?