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, 2009Winter Classic has right venue, wrong team
Scott Burnside...the NHL with a supporting cast that includes Norris Trophy candidate Mike Green, Nicklas Backstrom and Alexander Semin? Well? The other problem with handing this plum to the Flyers for the 2010 Winter Classic...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 15, 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, 2009First-period report: Caps show no urgency in opening frame
Scott Burnside...attendance. This morning, Caps coach Bruce Boudreau was saying he wasn't sure how to get Alexander Semin to bust out of his shell, and the first period provided more of the same from...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 11, 2009Second-period report: Caps show better effort, but late goal stings
Scott Burnside...in Game 1 but hadn't scored since, put the Capitals ahead on a pass from Alexander Semin with 5:18 left in the second. The goal was on a delayed penalty call thanks...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 11, 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, 2009Washington Capitals again looking for more scoring help in do-or-die Game 6
Scott Burnside...15 goals in this series. Caps coach Bruce Boudreau would specifically like to see more from Alexander Semin, whose contributions have declined as the series has progressed. "I have no idea what's behind...
Blog Entry | 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, 2009First-period report: Penguins pay price in the penalty box
Scott Burnside...the side of the Penguins' net and snapped home a nice fake slap shot pass from Alexander Semin to give the Capitals a 2-1 lead. The Penguins had one power-play opportunity in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 02, 2009'Welcome to the circus': Touchdown at Penguins-Capitals series
Scott BurnsideARLINGTON, Va. -- Someone suggested Alex Ovechkin had answered questions about Sidney Crosby with a blank stare, and an even grin, but that came as no...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 30, 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.
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