Capitals Watch Archive: February 2012

• Evgeni Nabokov almost stole show, points from Capitals

  Islanders goaltender cracks in final minutes. Published February 29 2012

• Michal Neuvirth gets another start vs. Islanders

  Coach Dale Hunter says it's 'game time' call, but 23-year-old figures to get nod. Published February 28 2012

• Roman Hamrlik, Mike Knuble, John Erskine healthy scratches for Caps vs. Isles

  Veterans sitting out again. Published February 28 2012

• Keith Aucoin replacing Mike Knuble again?

  Capitals bring 33-year-old forward back from Hershey. Published February 28 2012

• Caps 'don't know' if Nicklas Backstrom will play this season

  Still no time frame for star center to return. Published February 27 2012

• George McPhee says Caps with Backstrom can beat anyone in East

  GM: 'I certainly think we're capable of making the playoffs with this team right now.' Published February 27 2012

• Capitals send Dmitry Orlov to Hershey, briefly

  Defenseman can play for Bears in playoffs. Published February 27 2012

• Caps make no moves at trade deadline

  All quiet. Published February 27 2012

• Roman Hamrlik trying to stay 'positive' before trade deadline

  Veteran defenseman could be moved before 3 p.m. Published February 27 2012

• Capitals' Mike Knuble waits to learn his fate

  Veteran right wing: 'I'm not standing there with my head in the sand.' Published February 27 2012

• Tomas Vokoun says he hasn't thought about waiving no-move clause

  Capitals have not approached him about it. At least yet. Published February 27 2012

• Capitals practice update: All present and accounted for

  Every player on active roster taking part. Published February 27 2012

• NHL Trade Deadline 2012

  A running blog of the day's events. Published February 27 2012

• In preparation for deadline, Caps send Aucoin to Hershey

  Journeyman forward had two points Saturday night. Published February 26 2012

• Capitals forward end some goal droughts at perfect time

  Secondary scoring for the win. Actually two wins. Published February 26 2012

• Capitals give Michal Neuvirth nod for back-to-back at Maple Leafs

  Young goaltender 'standing on his head' according to Mike Green. Published February 25 2012

• Michal Neuvirth shining again for Capitals

  Did young goalie earn another start? Published February 25 2012

• Alex Ovechkin feeling 'pretty good'

  Captain scores and skates without limitations. Published February 25 2012

• Mike Knuble scratched for Caps vs. Canadiens

  Fourth time in that spot for respected veteran. Published February 24 2012

• Caps prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov suffers knee injury

  KHL team says forward suffered 'slight damage to the knee ligaments.' Published February 24 2012