Capitals start fast in win vs. Miller, Sabres
Associated PressNicklas Backstrom had two goals, Alex Ovechkin added a goal and two assists and the Capitals beat the Sabres 5-2 in a battle of division leaders.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 23, 2009Open Ice: A new play on the Rater
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen takes an alternate look at player values by evaluating only the scoring categories for the top players owned in ESPN standard fantasy hockey leagues.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009Capitals rally from 2-0 hole as Ovechkin sparks four-goal third with early pair
Associated PressAlex Ovechkin scored his 22nd and 23rd goals early in the third period, and Tomas Fleischmann added the go-ahead goal in the Washington Capitals' 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 19, 2009Team scrambles for backups
ESPN.com news servicesThe Minnesota Wild are left scrambling after their equipment van catches fire, destroying an undetermined amount of equipment.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009Fleischmann's pair leads Caps to 7th win in last 9 games
Associated PressTomas Fleischmann scored two goals, Jose Theodore stopped 27 shots and the Capitals routed the Avalanche 6-1 on Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 15, 2009Front Line: Deconstructing Mike Fisher
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen explains the disparity between his ranking of Mike Fisher and what Player Rater says about the Senators forward's stats.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Keys to a Pens-Caps Eastern final
Tom Awad, Puck ProspectusPuck Prospectus simulates a Penguins-Capitals matchup and shares the keys to a potential Eastern Conference final showdown.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009
The Flyers battle uphill, the Kings groove in first
E.J. HradekEleven years. That's how long it's been since Russian-born hockey legend Slava Fetisov skated in a professional game. After winning a second straight ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Stajan has two goals, assist to lead Maple Leafs over Capitals
Associated PressMatt Stajan had two goals and an assist to help Toronto beat the Washington Capitals 6-3 on Saturday night, giving the Maple Leafs three straight wins at home for the first time since January 2008.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 12, 2009Semin scores twice to help Capitals hold off Hurricanes in OT
Associated PressAlexander 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.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 11, 2009Miller's 16th career shutout saves Sabres vs. Capitals
Associated PressRyan Miller made 35 saves for his 16th career shutout, Nathan Gerbe scored his first NHL goal, and the Buffalo Sabres halted Washington's six-game winning streak with a 3-0 victory over the league-leading Capitals on Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 09, 2009Debates over NHL's best line, the Hall and R.E.M.
John Buccigross, ESPN.comWhich 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.
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