Backstrom, Varlamov star in SO to help Caps thwart Habs after last-minute tie

Nicklas 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.

Ovechkin ejected in third period; Varlamov posts shutout

Semyon 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.

Maple Leafs pull out SO win over Varlamov, banged-up Capitals

Phil Kessel, Niklas Hagman and a couple of good bounces helped pull the Toronto Maple Leafs out of another extended winless slide.

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Cammalleri's score stands as difference after Capitals' comeback falls short

Travis 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.

Washington Capitals' Eric Fehr, left, celebrates with teammate Brooks Laich after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during first period NHL...

Montreal Canadiens' Paul Mara, left, checks Washington Capitals' Eric Fehr, center, as Canadiens goaltender Carey Price looks on during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal...

...goalie Ryan Miller (30) reacts after he gave up a goal to Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Washington. The...

Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr, center, celebrates his goal with center Brooks Laich (21) and center Brendan Morrison, right, during the...