Capitals Watch Archive: March 2012

• Dale Hunter: Nicklas Backstrom 'going to do more'

  Capitals coach suggests that star center could take part in team practices as early as next week. Published March 21 2012

• London Knights Tales: John Erskine

  Washington Capitals defenseman on his time in OHL. Published March 21 2012

• Capitals practice update: No Alexander Semin

  Winger takes 'maintenance day.' Published March 21 2012

• Dale Hunter chooses wisely to set up Capitals' win over Red Wings

  Coach's decisions pay off. Published March 20 2012

• Alex Ovechkin weighs in on Alexander Radulov's NHL return with Predators

  Winger en route to Nashville from Russia on Tuesday. Published March 20 2012

• Introducing: London Calling, Dale Hunter's Knights Legacy

  A look at the multi-part series. Published March 20 2012

• Braden Holtby doesn't let heat cramp his style

  Capitals goaltender picks up first NHL victory of season in toughest of situations by beating Red Wings. Published March 20 2012

• Caps change things up, Joel Ward & Dmitry Orlov scratched

  Jeff Halpern, Roman Hamrlik get back into lineup at Red Wings. Published March 19 2012

• Capitals throw Braden Holtby to the Red Wings

  AHL call-up making second start of season. Published March 19 2012

• Jeff Halpern back for Capitals at Detroit

  Roman Hamrlik likely to rejoin lineup, too. Published March 19 2012

• Michal Neuvirth or Braden Holtby at Red Wings?

  Capitals coach Dale Hunter isn't telling, but here's a guess. Published March 19 2012

• Groin injury still lingering for Tomas Vokoun

  Grim situation for Capitals if goaltender can't play soon. Published March 19 2012

• Capitals catch break with Jets' loss to Hurricanes

  But defeat at Blackhawks still a missed opportunity. Published March 18 2012

• Patrick Kane becomes center of attention for Blackhawks

  With Jonathan Toews out, 23-year-old sheds familiar wing position to fill in. Published March 18 2012

• Capitals react to Mark Stuart receiving fine, no suspension for head shot on Marcus Johansson

  Center on wrong head of hit says it's 'weird' Jets defenseman didn't get harsher punishment. Published March 18 2012

• Braden Holtby with Capitals in Chicago as Tomas Vokoun aggravated injury

  Young goaltender gets to United Center minutes before morning skate. Published March 18 2012

• Jets' Mark Stuart fined $2,500 by NHL for hit on Caps' Marcus Johansson

  No suspension for head shot. Published March 17 2012

• Capitals again left frustrated by penalty disparity

  Missed calls hurt in Winnipeg. Published March 17 2012

• Capitals get day off in Chicago

  Loss in Winnipeg not one that left players kicking themselves hard. Published March 17 2012

• Crowd at MTS Centre gives Capitals taste of playoffs

  Dennis Wideman: 'I'd much rather have the building loud and crazy like that than a morgue.' Published March 17 2012