About Last Night: Pictures From December 11, 2009

...eyes closed, but that didn't stop him from trying. Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images Mike Green raised his hand knowing that the year Family Ties first aired was 1982 but the PA...

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Semin scores twice to help Capitals hold off Hurricanes in OT

Alexander Semin scored two goals, Mike Green connected with 3:44 left in overtime, and the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Friday night.

Debates over NHL's best line, the Hall and R.E.M.

Which team has the best line in the NHL? Which is the best R.E.M. song? The Mother of All Mailbags returns to tell all.

Thin Blue Line: Johnson finally shining

Victoria Matiash says that Erik Johnson's breakout season shouldn't be a surprise, only that it was a year later than expected.

Power Play: It's all about the goalies

Marty Turco is thriving under a new schedule in Dallas, while Steve Mason hasn't gotten over the sophomore slump. Scott Burnside breaks it down in his weekly Power Play.

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Fleischmann, Green net 2 goals each to ruin Laviolette Flyers debut

Tomas Fleischmann and Mike Green scored two goals apiece, leading the streaking Capitals to a 8-2 win over Philadelphia on Saturday night.

Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom, from left, of Sweden, Dave Steckel, Mike Green and Alexander Semin, of Russia, celebrate after Steckel's goal against Philadelphia Flyers goalie Brian Boucher...

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery cannot block a goal by Washington Capitals' Mike Green in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP...

Reports: Holmgren, Browns meet

Former Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers coach Mike Holmgren is discussing joining the Cleveland Browns as the team's director of football operations, the Akron Beacon Journal reported.

Two misconceptions about college sports

Colleges, you don't have to lower your academic standards to succeed; players, you need to go to class!

KG and the Celtics Look to Cage the Grizzlies Tonight

...more than enough to get Memphis rocking. PG: Mike Conley, Jr. has the pedigree to be an...2001 Bucks playoffs series he painted his toenails green and purple for luck - He starred in a...

NFC North at night

...make more progress before he returns to the field. Green Bay Packers: Defensive lineman Johnny Jolly (knee) will miss some practice time this week, coach Mike McCarthy said Monday. The Packers hope to test nose...

The significance of Chillar's deal

ChillarA few thoughts on Green Bay's decision to sign linebacker Brandon Chillar...Packers want to pay veteran money to? Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Hawk is absolutely still...