Capitals Watch Archive: January 2012

• Why was Brooks Laich's goal disallowed?

  Incidental contact was ruling, though referees declined comment. Published January 15 2012

• Dmitry Orlov all smiles after first NHL goal

  Russian defenseman talks about finally breaking through. Published January 15 2012

• Solving Jason Chimera on Capitals fourth line mystery

  Dale Hunter explains why he made move for game vs. Lightning. Published January 15 2012

• Karl Alzner not worried about wearing visor during fight

  Capitals defenseman: 'I'm not going to take my visor off so I can fight. That's just not my style.' Published January 14 2012

• Capitals practice update: Jason Chimera back to normal?

  Second leading goal scorer on third line. Published January 14 2012

• Karl Alzner has first career NHL fight vs. Steve Downie

  Capitals defenseman drops gloves Friday night. Published January 13 2012

• Alex Ovechkin insists he's retired from NHL All-Star skills breakaway challenge

  Capitals star makes fifth straight appearance in game, but wants other guys in hockey's version of slam dunk competition. Published January 13 2012

• Guy Boucher says Lightning are 'behind the 8-ball before the game even starts'

  Tampa Bay coach decries team's struggles in back-to-back finales on the road. Published January 13 2012

• Dale Hunter on Mike Green to LTIR: 'Timing is everything'

  Capitals coach explains decision. Published January 13 2012

• Tomas Vokoun gets eighth straight start for Capitals

  Veteran goalie has 1.95 goals-against average in seven starts. Published January 13 2012

• Capitals morning skate update: Welcome back, Cody Eakin

  Looks like 20-year-old is back in lineup. Published January 13 2012

• Capitals will see Rene Bourque again

  Player who elbowed Nicklas Backstrom in head traded to Canadiens. Published January 12 2012

• Hunter: No regrets about Backstrom's cross-country flights

  Capitals coach says situation on West Coast was 'perfect.' Published January 12 2012

• Capitals place Mike Green on LTIR

  What it means moving forward. Published January 12 2012

• Capitals recall Cody Eakin put Mike Green on LTIR

  Defenseman eligible to return Feb. 1. Published January 12 2012

• Still no timeframe on Nicklas Backstrom, Mike Green

  No news is not good thing for Capitals. Published January 12 2012

• Dennis Wideman is first-time NHL All-Star

  Capitals defenseman wondered if he got traded. Published January 12 2012

• Caps' All-Stars are Alex Ovechkin, Dennis Wideman

  Nicklas Backstrom snubbed. Published January 12 2012

• Tomas Kundratek on NHL debut: 'It was best day of my life'

  Defenseman all smiles after playing 11:09 vs. Pittsburgh. Published January 12 2012

• Alex Ovechkin sets physical tone for Capitals vs. Penguins

  Karl Alzner: 'Ovi put that guy into the stands.' Published January 12 2012