Steve Whyno covers the Washington Capitals for The Washington Times.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 20, 2013 Comments
Grinder shows value on faceoffs, penalty kill and more. If he hits unrestricted free agency, expect NHL teams to line up for his services.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 20, 2013 Comments
Forward fails to make good use of perhaps his final NHL chance with Capitals.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 16, 2013 Comments
Veteran defenseman played 16 games in 2013 but showed groin injuries were behind him.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 16, 2013 Comments
Big right wing is only 19, but he's physically ready for the NHL. Training camp will be the test for the organization's No. 2 prospect.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 16, 2013 Comments
Coach Adam Oates says 'it wasn't a decision to put him in Game 7,' adding the 29-year-old forward would have been ready for the next round. The Caps just didn't get there.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 15, 2013 Comments
Capitals general manager says 'Alex [Ovechkin] wasn't wrong' to wonder about intentions after Game 7 loss.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 15, 2013 Comments
Capitals left wing also had left knee injury late in regular season.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 15, 2013 Comments
Capitals center turned 33 years old in February.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 14, 2013 Comments
Capitals captain says he's not ready to watch fiancee Maria Kirilenko play tennis yet.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 14, 2013 Comments
Capitals lament goaltender's impact on Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 14, 2013 Comments
Nicklas Backstrom calls his play in Rangers series 'embarrassing.'

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 13, 2013 Comments
The Caps took seven penalties in Game 6 to the Rangers' two, both of which didn't have any impact on the result. But the scrum at the end could set a contentious tone for Monday night.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 12, 2013 Comments
Rangers goaltender earns first-star honors in making 27 saves Sunday.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 12, 2013 Comments
Capitals goaltender takes issue with Rangers forward pulling Mike Green to ice in Game 6.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 12, 2013 Comments
Young forward played 18 playoff games in 2012, including all seven against Washington.
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