Capitals Watch Archive: March 2012

• Jay Beagle shines when given third-line promotion

  Hard-working forward scores first of season, contains Eric Staal. Published March 7 2012

• Jason Chimera takes 'maintenance day' off

  Dale Hunter says winger will play vs. Lightning. Published March 7 2012

• No supplemental discipline for Jeff Skinner, Dmitry Orlov

  With explanations why neither player was fined or suspended. Published March 7 2012

• Dennis Wideman takes blame for mistakes vs. Hurricanes

  Defenseman laments 'stupid' decision on attempt to keep puck in. Published March 7 2012

• Will Dmitry Orlov face NHL discipline for shoving linesman?

  Capitals defenseman got 10-minute misconduct for 'abuse of officials.' Published March 7 2012

• Jeff Skinner tells his side of play with Dmitry Orlov

  Hurricanes forward says he didn't slewfoot Capitals defenseman. Published March 7 2012

• Knuble's Knights asked to take down 'Free Knuble' and 'Scratch Hunter' signs

  Fans were told it was at players' request. Published March 6 2012

• Jay Beagle a center of attention for Capitals

  Hard-working forward earns promotion. Published March 6 2012

• Michal Neuvirth makes sixth straight start

  Dale Hunter: Tomas Vokoun is '100 percent.' Published March 6 2012

• Mike Knuble again healthy scratch for Capitals vs. Hurricanes

  Keith Aucoin steps back into lineup for speed and offense, Dale Hunter says. Published March 6 2012

• Capitals morning skate update: Lights come on at Kettler

  All healthy players taking part. Published March 6 2012

• Jeff Halpern should be good to go vs. Hurricanes

  Veteran Capitals forward took just one shift in third period Sunday. Published March 5 2012

• Tomas Vokoun 'feels better' as Caps send Braden Holtby back to Hershey

  Veteran goalie could be back in uniform Tuesday vs. Carolina. Published March 5 2012

• Caps say Nicklas Backstrom in Sweden to see family

  Team wanted concussed star to get away from hockey. Published March 5 2012

• Capitals practice update: Tomas Vokoun back on ice

  But Braden Holtby sticks around. Published March 5 2012

• Tomas Vokoun day-to-day with lower-body injury

  No call-ups as of Saturday morning. Published March 3 2012

• Maple Leafs fire coach Ron Wilson

  Randy Carlyle replaces him. Published March 2 2012

• Caps host New Jersey looking for fourth straight win

  The Caps look to extend their winning streak to four games by beating New Jersey on Friday. Published March 2 2012

• New father Aucoin ready to play against New Jersey

  Caps RW Keith Aucoin is ready to play against New Jersey on Friday night after leaving the team to Wednesday to attend the birth of his first child. Published March 2 2012

• Dave Prior: Michal Neuvirth 'learning to deal with' Capitals backup role

  Young goaltender adjusting to lesser workload. Published March 2 2012