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Washington Capitals D Mike Green's transition to Hunter Hockey has not been a smooth one, and complicating things further is looming contract uncertainty. Can he step up as the Caps' playoff run continues?

Blog | Conversation | May 07, 2012

So it turns out Alex Ovechkin is not thrilled with playing less in the playoffs.

BOSTON -- Prior to Game 1, Washington Capitals defenseman Dennis Wideman told ESPNBoston.com that he'd love to beat his former Boston Bruins team in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Unfortunately for Wideman -- who was traded to Florida from Bos...

BOSTON -- Former Bruins and current Capitals Mike Knuble and Dennis Wideman are excited to be playing their former team in the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals. But both are approaching this series with different types of motivation and memories...

Victoria Matiash looks at the impact of the trade deadline on the fantasy defensemen pool.

Victoria Matiash provides her weekly defensemen rankings and looks at players whose values could change at the trade deadline.

Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin and Dennis Wideman scored in a 2:53 span of the third period, erasing a 2-0 deficit and leading the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Victoria Matiash on head injuries affecting Shea Weber and John-Michael Liles, plus news, notes and updated rankings for fantasy hockey defensemen.

Sean Allen looks ahead to the week of Dec. 26 and analyzes how teams have responded to in-season coaching changes.

Dennis Wideman says he didn't deserve the hat trick. Turns out he was right.

Dennis Wideman scored three power-play goals and added an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 Friday night.

Dennis Wideman's power-play goal 2:48 into overtime lifted the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

Victoria Matiash has her top 75 defensemen rankings and also looks at the potential rise of the Sabres' defensemen.

Victoria Matiash discusses the risers, fallers and injuries among defensemen, from a fantasy perspective, and updates her top 75 rankings for the 2011-12 season.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Just what exactly, one wonders, are the inner thoughts of the Vancouver Canucks on the eve of Game 7, having seen their 3-0 series lead over the Chicago Blackhawks disappear and letting it all come down to one final gam...

Capitals defenseman Dennis Wideman skated Friday morning for the first time since suffering a serious leg injury late last month, raising hopes he could return to action in a matter of days, not weeks.