Backstrom, Varlamov star in SO to help Caps thwart Habs after last-minute tie
Associated PressNicklas Backstrom scored the only shootout goal on Washington's third attempt to give the Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 28, 2009Ovechkin ejected in third period; Varlamov posts shutout
ESPN.com news servicesSemyon Varlamov made 25 saves for his first regular-season shutout, Alex Ovechkin scored before drawing a third-period ejection and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 25, 2009Maple Leafs pull out SO win over Varlamov, banged-up Capitals
Associated PressPhil Kessel, Niklas Hagman and a couple of good bounces helped pull the Toronto Maple Leafs out of another extended winless slide.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 21, 2009Cammalleri's score stands as difference after Capitals' comeback falls short
Associated PressTravis Moen and Tomas Plekanec scored in a three-minute span early in the second period, Michael Cammalleri added a goal in the third, and the Montreal Canadiens withstood a furious comeback to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 20, 2009Isles rally but Varlamov's relief effort, Clark's decider lift Caps in 11-round SO
Associated PressChris Clark scored the deciding goal in the 11th round of the shootout, and backup goalie Semyon Varlamov came on in relief and carried the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 comeback victory over the New York Islanders.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 11, 2009Late penalties, Ovechkin injury sting Capitals as Jackets rally to win in OT
Associated PressR.J. Umberger scored his second goal of the game on a power play 1:45 into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 5-4 win against the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 01, 2009Streit puts away Capitals in overtime
Associated PressMark Streit scored 53 seconds into overtime to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 30, 2009Capitals hold off Thrashers after taking lead with 3 goals in 88 seconds
Associated PressJeff Schultz, Matt Bradley and Chris Clark scored in an 88-second span of the second period, Semyon Varlamov stopped 22 shots and the Washington Capitals beat the Atlanta Thrashers 5-4 on Thursday night for their third straight win.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 22, 2009Blackhawks 2, Capitals 1
Associated PressBlackhawks 2, Capitals 1
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 19, 2009Ovechkin's hat trick eclipses Crosby's as Caps take 2-0 lead
Associated PressAlex Ovechkin got his first playoff hat trick, so did Sidney Crosby, but his third one was too little, too late for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | May 04, 2009Fleischmann leads Caps' barrage of goals to stomp Thrashers
Associated PressThe Washington Capitals got goals from six different players to move into sole possession of second place in the Eastern Conference with a 6-4 victory Sunday over the Atlanta Thrashers.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 05, 2009Thrashers keep Ovechkin stuck on 49 goals in win
Associated PressKari Lehtonen makes 49 saves to help the Thrashers ice Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals on Monday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 16, 2009Green, Semin key power play attack to help Caps edge Thrashers
Associated PressAlexander Semin scored one of Washington's three power-play goals Thursday night and assisted on both of the others, including Mike Green's go-ahead goal, and the Capitals held on for a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 26, 2009Ovechkin lifts Capitals past Canadiens in shootout
Associated PressThe Capitals beat the Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 18, 2009Ovechkin completes hat trick in third as Capitals halt Panthers' rally
Associated PressMike Green's NHL-record goals streak for defensemen ended at eight games, but Alexander Ovechkin scored three times to give the Washington Capitals a 4-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday.
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