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  • Caps forward Joel Ward hopeful to be ready for Stanley Cup Playoff opener

    Brian McNally

    Published: Mon, Apr 29, 2013

    Capitals forward Joel Ward traded in his light blue jersey early in Monday’s practice for a white one. That’s actually a step in the right direction for a player who suffered a left knee contusion on April 7 against Tampa Bay. Ward hopes to be back in the lineup for the Stanley Cup playoff...

  • Oates: Still no timetable for Brooks Laich’s return

    Brian McNally

    Published: Mon, Apr 29, 2013

    Capitals coach Adam Oates confirmed on Monday that forward Brooks Laich underwent sports hernia surgery earlier this month. There is still no timeline for Laich to begin skating again. Laich has played in just nine games this season after sustaining the original groin injury while playing in...

  • Stanley Cup playoffs schedule: Caps vs. New York Rangers

    Brian McNally

    Updated: Sun, Apr 28, 2013

    The NHL has released its schedule for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Capitals are set to play the New York Rangers for the fourth time in five postseasons beginning on Thursday night at Verizon Center. Washington earned the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference. New York...

  • Capitals-Rangers Eastern Conference semifinals preview

    Brian McNally

    Published: Sun, Apr 28, 2013

    Player to watch The recipient of harsh criticism early this season from all corners, Alex Ovechkin forced his way into the Hart Trophy discussion by year's end. A move to right wing sparked a league-best 32-goal season and his third "Rocket" Richard Trophy. Unsung hero Capitals defenseman...

  • Healthy Mike Green showing his stuff for Capitals

    Brian McNally

    Updated: Sun, Apr 28, 2013

    Scoring spree coincides with team's hot streak Capitals defenseman Mike Green deftly stopped a whistling puck with his blade, waited an extra beat and casually wristed a shot past Boston goalie Tuukka Rask. That particular power-play goal Saturday night was "an all-world" move, according to...

  • Sources: Laich had sports hernia surgery earlier this month

    Brian McNally

    Published: Sun, Apr 28, 2013

    Capitals forward Brooks Laich underwent sports hernia surgery earlier this month, according to sources with direct knowledge of the players’ situation. That story was first reported Sunday morning by The Washington Post on its web site. On Saturday, Washington general manager George McPhee...

  • The Baseball Page: April 28, 2013

    Brian McNally

    Updated: Sat, Apr 27, 2013

    Nationals report Rendon arrives in Washington The Nationals promoted top prospect Anthony Rendon to the majors to replace the bat of injured third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, who is out with a hamstring strain. The move hasn't quite worked out like last year's promotion of Bryce Harper under...

  • Caps re-sign goalie Michal Neuvirth

    Brian McNally

    Published: Sat, Apr 27, 2013

    The Capitals have re-signed goalie Michal Neuvirth to a two-year contract extension worth $5 million, the team announced on Saturday. Neuvirth, 25, was going to be a restricted free agent this summer. He has only played in 13 games this season thanks to illness and also strong play from fellow...

  • Senators 2, Caps 1 (Overtime): Five Observations

    Brian McNally

    Updated: Fri, Apr 26, 2013

    1. It felt like a game between two teams that figured they’d be playing for higher stakes next week. The post-whistle skirmishes came fast and furious between the Senators and the Caps on Thursday night. For the third time this season Ottawa left the building with two points. For Washington,...

  • Capitals have trouble rounding into playoff form with loss in meaningless game

    Brian McNally

    Updated: Thu, Apr 25, 2013

    The Capitals had to find their own internal motivation for the final two games of the NHL's regular season. With their spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs sealed, the results of games with the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins are essentially meaningless. But don't tell that to coach Adam Oates....


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