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Caps 3, Rangers 1: Five Observations
Brian McNally
Updated: Fri, May 3, 2013
1. The Caps couldn’t have asked for a better start to their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the New York Rangers. They dominated play for the first 20 minutes, fell behind 1-0 anyway, but regrouped with three second-period goals to take control of an eventual 3-1 victory. That...
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A Rangers fans’ guide to the Caps
Brian McNally
Published: Thu, May 2, 2013
Oh, hey Rangers fans – good to see you again. I didn’t take that quick Twitter unfollow personally last May after New York ended the Caps’ season with a Game 7 win at MSG. Just business. I understand. Anyway, I assume you’d like a quick refresher course on Washington as the two...
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Caps forward Joel Ward will play in Game 1 vs. Rangers
Brian McNally
Published: Thu, May 2, 2013
Capitals forward Joel Ward returns to the lineup for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs tonight against the New York Rangers. Ward was the lone injury question mark at the morning skate. He hasn’t played since taking a shot off his left knee in an April 7 game against the Tampa Bay...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Caps Game Night – 7 p.m. vs Ottawa
Brian McNally
Updated: Thu, Apr 25, 2013
Caps (26-18-2, 54 points) vs. Ottawa (23-16-6, 52 points) Game » 47 When » Thursday, April 25 Where » Verizon Center TV » Comcast SportsNet HD Radio » WJFK-FM 106.7; WFED-AM 1500 Capitals coach Adam Oates said on Wednesday that he didn’t want to change much heading into this...
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