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Ten memorable moments from Caps-Pens series

Scott Burnside

The series is over and the Penguins are moving on. Here are our memorable moments from the Washington-Pittsburgh postseason showdown: 1. Any question...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 13, 2009

In the end, Crosby stands alone

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

When 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, 2009

Keys to Game 7: Penguins vs. Capitals

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Penguins and Capitals take the ice for Game 7 on Wednesday. Scott Burnside looks at the keys for each club.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2009

Game 7? Perfect end for perfect series

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

And 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, 2009

First-period report: Caps show no urgency in opening frame

Scott Burnside

...of the same from the enigmatic Russian. Interesting penalty calls in the first. Not sure what Brooks Laich was thinking when he knocked Crosby down in front and then sat on him and repeatedly...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 11, 2009

Ovie, Caps are NHL's best young team

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Did Crosby think Varlamov's save was the best he's seen?

Scott Burnside

...positive for the Capitals coming out of Game 1 was the continued strong play of the Brooks Laich-David Steckel-Matt Bradley trio. They were put together before Game 5 of the Caps' first...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 02, 2009

Stakes higher, but rookie brings it again

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

There 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, 2009

Second-round preview: Caps vs. Pens

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

All 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, 2009

What lines are working? Depends on who's figured out the puzzle

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Finding 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, 2008

What does future hold for those that didn't reach second round?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

For 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, 2008

Top 10 story lines to watch this postseason

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Sixteen 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, 2008

Caps counting on Ovechkin

Scott Burnside, Special to ESPN.com

There was one high point of the Capitals' 2003-04 season -- winning the Alexander Ovechkin lottery.

Story | Conversation | July 29, 2004