Minus Ovechkin, Capitals stomp Panthers as Semin nets four points in return

Alexander 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.

Backstrom has two goals, assist as Capitals win without Ovechkin

Nicklas Backstrom had two goals and an assist while Eric Fehr added a goal and an assist Monday night, leading Washington to a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.

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.

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Capitals-Canadiens Preview

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Senators erase two-goal deficit to beat Capitals in OT

Mike Fisher scored 1:14 into overtime, giving the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 comeback victory over the Washington Capitals on Monday 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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Capitals-Maple Leafs Preview

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.

You vented ... I'm answering

...he has support, and he only looks big when he is screening his own goalie. Third, Tom Poti is well beyond his years. He is slow, out of position, and lacks the upper body...

Beyond the scoring spree in Philly

The Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals aren't going to play too many boring games against each another. Both teams have a ton of explosive of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

NHL Forecaster: Shark week

Sean Allen previews the opening week of the NHL season, highlighted by a set of favorable defensive matchups for the San Jose Sharks.

Southeast Division preview

Sean Allen looks at every Southeast Division team from a fantasy hockey perspective for the 2009-10 season.

WASHINGTON DC, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: Jake Dowell #28 of the Chicago Blackhawks lays a hit against Tom Poti #3 of the Washington Capitals during their preseason game on September 23, 2009 at the Verizon...

From left to right, Washington Capitals' Tom Poti, Tomas Fleischmann and Jeff Schultz celebrate after Fleischmann's second goal in the first period of...