Capitals Watch Archive: January 2012

• Capitals practice update: Nicklas Backstrom on ice late

  Center joins teammates about 15 minutes in. Published January 6 2012

• Capitals' struggles in San Jose

  Last time Washington won in Northern California, John Carlson was 3 years old. Published January 6 2012

• Nicklas Backstrom: 'I feel pretty good'

  Capitals center skates with teammates Thursday. Published January 5 2012

• Karl Alzner pays price for Canada's loss to Russia

  Defenseman's jersey for practice is an interesting one. Published January 5 2012

• Nicklas Backstrom skates with Capitals

  Center on second line like nothing went wrong. Published January 5 2012

• Transcript of Brendan Shanahan video on Rene Bourque suspension

  A look at why the NHL banned the Flames forward five games. Published January 4 2012

• Rene Bourque suspended 5 games for elbow on Nicklas Backstrom

  Play was 'indefensible' according to Brendan Shanahan. Published January 4 2012

• Alex Ovechkin denies spitting on Derek Dorsett

  Washington Capitals captain responds to allegation from Columbus Blue Jackets agitator. Published January 4 2012

• Jay Beagle talks about concussions

  Recently concussed forward shares some of his experience. Published January 4 2012

• Rene Bourque's elbow vs. Nicklas Backstrom 'uncalled for'

  Capitals players react to play that could lead to suspension for Flames tough guy. Published January 4 2012

• Dale Hunter says Nicklas Backstrom being evaluated

  Capitals leading scorer listed as day-to-day. Published January 4 2012

• Brother: Nicklas Backstrom undergoes concussion test

  No determination whether it was concussion or migraine. Published January 4 2012

• Rene Bourque could face suspension for elbow to Nicklas Backstrom's head

  Flames forward is repeat offender. Published January 4 2012

• Mike Green hard on himself after return from injury

  Capitals defenseman takes 17 shifts, commits two penalties. Published January 4 2012

• Nicklas Backstrom takes Rene Bourque elbow to head

  Capitals leading scorer is evaluated after 3-1 win. Published January 3 2012

• Mike Green night lineup changes

  Seven defensemen and no Alexander Semin. Published January 3 2012

• Capitals Notes: Mike Green's transition back

  Plus: Mike Knuble in bigger role. Published January 3 2012

• Mike Green returns for Capitals vs. Flames

  Defenseman to play first game since Nov. 11. Published January 3 2012

• Washington Winter Classic will have to wait

  Capitals owner Ted Leonsis confirms event won't be in D.C. in 2013. Published January 3 2012

• Winter Classic pushed back to 3 p.m. start

  Weather concerns lead to change. Published January 1 2012