Capitals LW Ovechkin named "First Star" for November
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:17:02 PST)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, who led the team to its highest November win total in 12 years, on Monday was named the NHL's "First Star" of the month.
NHL Power Poll: Grading the goalies
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:06:49 PST)
It has been a strange year for goaltenders. Some of the most consistent, durable goalies in the game have missed...
Capitals Team Report
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:17:46 PST)
The Caps have Sunday off—and they sure can use it.
After playing seven games in 11 days, the Caps get a break. They looked tired throughout their 3-0 loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday and will get a chance to recharge their batteries.
The schedule-maker and luck weren't on the team's side in recent days. Going to California, then the Midwest, then Washington and then Columbus in a week—with at least eight players out with injuries—is not an easy proposition.
Still, the Caps played well and could have won this game, but goaltender Steve Mason took charge for the Blue Jackets and pulled it out, almost on his own.
The Caps clearly looked tired in the third period, but that's to be expected after a stretch like this one.
Sunday's three stars: Modano scores after fatherly advice
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:41:40 PST)
No. 1 star: Mike Modano, Dallas Stars On Saturday night, Modano had back spasms and wasn't sure he was going to...
Saturday's three stars: Crosby pleases the home folk
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:07:27 PST)
No. 1 star: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins Look who is heating up just as the weather is getting colder.
Friday's three stars: Sergei surges for OT winner in Philly
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:07:24 PST)
No. 1 star: Sergei Samsonov, Carolina Hurricanes Yes, Sergei Samsonov is still the completely underwhelming...
Capitals recall D Helmer
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:06:02 PST)
The Washington Capitals on Friday signed defensemen Bryan Helmer and recalled him from Hershey of the American Hockey League.
Wednesday's three stars: Return home AO-k for Caps
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:25:32 PST)
No. 1 star: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals To say the Caps limped home from a five-game road trip that...
Washington ends 3-game losing skid, tops Atlanta
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:50:49 PST)
Missing seven injured players? No problem. Not with Alex Ovechkin in the lineup Wednesday night. Ovechkin had his sixth career hat trick and added an assist to help the Capitals end a three-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Thrashers. "It was a great start for us, especially the hat trick and then the winning," Ovechkin said.
Puck Headlines: Campbell, Sharks share the love
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:02:11 PST)
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Clark out 3 weeks-plus for injury-plagued Capitals
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:45:59 PST)
Washington Capitals forward Chris Clark will be sidelined at least three weeks with a stress fracture in his forearm, the latest injury setback for a team that had to recall four players from the minors for Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Thrashers. Defensemen Karl Alzner and Sami Lepisto and forwards Chris Bourque and Graham Mink were recalled from Hershey of the AHL by the Capitals,...
Puck Headlines: Calling for an All-Star Game boycott
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:19:28 PST)
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Minor League Malarkey: Puttin' on the foil, wearin' ugly sweaters
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:51:31 PST)
Minor League Malarkey focuses on the goofy world of minor-league hockey; from the characters to the fights to...
Capitals recall four from Hershey
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:11:04 PST)
WASHINGTON (Ticker) - The Washington Capitals on Wednesday recalled defensemen Karl Alzner and Sami Lepisto, left wing Chris Bourque and right wing Graham Mink from Hershey of the American Hockey League.
How wide open is this season's Hart Trophy race?
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:35:26 PST)
We're at the quarter-season mark in the NHL, which means it's time for outlandish proclamations about who is or...
Puck Headlines: Blackhawks' self-congratulation gets literary
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:32:28 PST)
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NHL vs. NBA: Hoops fans meekly strike back at hockey's surge
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:18:53 PST)
Last Friday, we published a post about the divergent attendance and enthusiasm trends in the NHL vs.
Puck Headlines: Luongo out week to week, more or less
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:02:33 PST)
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Celebrating one year of Gary Bettman charm on XM radio
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:45:14 PST)
Sports Business Journal had a preposterous amount of great hockey coverage today, and has temporarily waived...
NHL Power Poll: Quarter-pole questions
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:37:57 PST)
With the NHL's regular season a quarter of the way completed, we pose the biggest question facing each team in this week's rankings.
Saturday's three stars: Demitra gives Canucks one reason to smile
(Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:42:40 PST)
No. 1 star: Pavol Demitra, Vancouver Canucks Playing in his fifth game since returning from injury, Pavol...
Puck Headlines: Morrow done; Jarkko's love of crocodile hunting
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:49:18 PST)
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Honoring hockey's greatest commercial pitchmen
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:30:30 PST)
Advertisers love using athletes ( and, occasionally, ice girls ) in their commercials and ads, believing that...
Puck Headlines: Islanders ice girls are parts authorities
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:31:10 PST)
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NHL vs. NBA: Hockey winning in attendance, fan enthusiasm?
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:56:41 PST)
It was the June 20, 1994 issue of Sports Illustrated, back when that publication's cover stories and...
Thursday's three stars: Chicago's Versteeg continues Stars' fade
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:28:41 PST)
No. 1 star: Kris Versteeg, Chicago Blackhawks The rookie is right in the race for the Calder Trophy , and...
