In the end, Crosby stands alone
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhen it really mattered, when it came time to make a statement about greatness, the Caps-Pens series turned out to be a colossal mismatch, led by Sidney Crosby.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 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, 2009Ovie, Caps are NHL's best young team
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe debate over the game's greatest player might rage on, but Alex Ovechkin solved another debate Monday night. The Caps are now the best young hockey team in the game.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009Stakes higher, but rookie brings it again
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThere are moments that can define games in such a talent-packed series like the Caps-Pens East semifinal. Simeon Varlamov provided one of them in Saturday's opener.
Story | Conversation | May 02, 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, 2009What 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, 2008What does future hold for those that didn't reach second round?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFor those who didn't make it to the second round, there can be a range of emotion that runs from embarrassment to shock and even to satisfaction. Here's a look at where the eight teams out find themselves as they head into the offseason.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008Top 10 story lines to watch this postseason
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSixteen teams, eight series, one dream ... and a thousand story lines. Welcome to the most compelling postseason tournament in sports. Here's a look at 10 story lines to follow once the pucks drop Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "brooks laich" make the list?