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The Washington Capitals blew a four-goal lead Saturday night before Mike Green

Mike Green scored his fifth goal in four games, Braden Holtby made 35 saves and then was perfect in the shootout, and the Washington Capitals' long, slow comeback toward a playoff spot took another big step Thursday night with a 2-1 shootout win

Alex Ovechkin scored once in regulation and again in a shootout to help the Washington Capitals rally for a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.

Caught between an owner's belief that the Caps can win now and a reality in which early losses have made the playoffs a long shot, GM George McPhee must decide which direction to turn for the rest of this season: Deal to win now? Or play the long game?

Blog | Conversation | February 07, 2013

Grant Sonier evaluates the five best draft classes for individual teams since 2002, noting that while Sidney Crosby may be the game's best player, the Pens' 2005 haul wasn't quite deep enough to snag the No. 1 spot.

Blog | Conversation | December 26, 2012

Defenseman Mike Green's power-play goal with 5:48 left in regulation Saturday lifted the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the top-seeded New York Rangers, tying their Eastern Conference semifinal series at two games apiece.

The Washington Capitals awaited word Monday on the severity of Brooks Laich's left knee injury, a setback that comes at a crucial time in the team's hopes for a fifth straight Southeast Division title.

Dale Hunter got the first win under his belt this weekend, but if the Capitals' spiral continues, player changes could be next. If the Caps decide their core is rotten, how would they look on the trade market?

Blog | Conversation | December 05, 2011

Mike Green scored a power-play goal 2:24 into overtime Saturday night and the Washington Capitals won their 10th straight home opener, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3.

Hockey Prospectus continues its top-10 series by picking this season's top projected blueliners, led by Winnipeg's Dustin Byfuglien, thanks in large part to his offensive contributions.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2011

Brooks Laich's durability and versatility landed him a $27 million, six-year contract to remain with the Washington Capitals. Also returning: The refreshing candor that made him an unmistakable presence in the locker room.

Craig Button analyzes the Capitals' options this offseason, writing that trading one of the team's young goalies or defenseman Mike Green could be the team's best move.

Blog | Conversation | May 18, 2011

Mike Green. Alex Ovechkin. Alexander Semin. The list of the Washington Capitals' goal-scorers in Game 5 reads like one half of an all-star team. It also serves as a very stark reminder that the New York Rangers still lack what the No. 1 seed in th...

Mike Green, Alex Ovechkin and Alexander Semin scored, and the Washington Capitals advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 5 on Saturday.

As the first-round series between the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals resumes tonight, here are three factors to watch for when the puck drops in D.C. The Rangers' O Lost in the noise of the Caps' past playoff struggles and Lundqvist's...

Recap | Box score | Photos It was nearly the perfect win for the Rangers. With a 1-0 lead late in the third, New York was closing in one a 1-0 series lead and dredging up all sorts of sour memories for the Washington Capitals. Then a goal by Alex ...