Front Line: Has Gaborik reached peak?
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comMarian Gaborik has risen up to No. 5 in the forwards rankings after a great start, but Sean Allen thinks he can't get much higher.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Open Ice: Howard spreads his wings
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen proposes some worthy fantasy hockey pickups such as new Red Wings starting goalie Jimmy Howard and some new blood on the top lines in Colorado and Florida.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Minus Ovechkin, Capitals stomp Panthers as Semin nets four points in return
Associated PressAlexander Semin had two goals and two assists in his return from a wrist injury and the Washington Capitals hardly missed the suspended Alex Ovechkin, beating the Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 03, 2009Front Line: Hossa back, rising
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comMarian Hossa defied even the most optimistic of prognoses by returning to the Blackhawks before the calendar turned to December. With his injury behind him, Sean Allen is ready to consider him elite again.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Open Ice: The Phil Factor
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen looks at the difference a single player can make on an team, using Phil Kessel and Ryan Smyth as the positive and negative examples of the rule.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Backstrom, 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, 2009How countries are coping with injuries
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe injury trend has had its effect on NHL teams, but what about the Olympic outlook? Some countries might not be able to fill the void if star players are out of commission.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Senators erase two-goal deficit to beat Capitals in OT
Associated PressMike Fisher scored 1:14 into overtime, giving the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 comeback victory over the Washington Capitals on Monday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 23, 2009Open Ice: Thanks for nothing
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen plays the role of the Thanksgiving grinch by listing what he is not thankful for at this point in the fantasy hockey season.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 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.
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