Capitals Watch Archive: January 2013

• Alex Ovechkin's game killed by penalties

  Capitals captain can't get into a groove because of so many short-handed situations. Published January 31 2013

• Capitals make minor league trades

  Hershey Bears wind up with forwards Casey Wellman and Peter LeBlanc. Published January 31 2013

• Michal Neuvirth gets fifth straight start in goal for Capitals

  Braden Holtby cites 'stability' as reason why he's not playing at Maple Leafs. Published January 31 2013

• Capitals morning skate: Status quo on lines vs. Maple Leafs

  Alex Ovechkin stays with Jay Beagle and Joey Crabb again. Published January 31 2013

• Brooks Laich (groin injury) skates with Capitals in Toronto

  Forward hasn't been on ice with team since start of training camp. Published January 31 2013

• Joey Crabb gets Toronto homecoming with Capitals

  Right wing will be back at Air Canada Centre after two years with Maple Leafs. Published January 30 2013

• Ex-Caps teammates thrilled about Keith Aucoin's hot start in NHL

  Veteran forward was respected in locker room. Published January 30 2013

• Morning After Analysis: Senators 3, Capitals 2

  Thoughts on Joel Ward high-sticking penalty and more from loss in Ottawa. Published January 30 2013

• Adam Oates, Senators coach Paul MacLean go way back

  Capitals coach played with MacLean in St. Louis and Detroit. Published January 29 2013

• Why Adam Oates wasn't happy after first NHL win with Caps

  Coach more pleased with effort in overtime loss Friday night at Devils than in victory Sunday vs. Sabres. Published January 29 2013

• Michal Neuvirth a no-brainer to start for Caps at Senators

  With some thoughts from Dave Prior on goaltender's performance in his first three appearances. Published January 28 2013

• Caps practice update: Back to Ovechkin-Beagle-Crabb

  Adam Oates goes back to lines that started Sunday's game. Published January 28 2013

• Morning After Analysis: Capitals 3, Sabres 2

  An in-depth look at the first victory of the season. Published January 28 2013

• Caps give fans stick salute after first win of season

  John Erskine: 'The fans kind of hung in there and were loyal to us during the tough time there and it was just kind of our way of saying thank you to them.' Published January 27 2013

• Marcus Johansson a healthy scratch for Capitals vs. Sabres

  Mathieu Perreault back in lineup after one game out, coach Adam Oates says. Published January 27 2013

• Penalties in quick succession an issue for Capitals

  Going down five-on-three has spelled disaster. Published January 27 2013

• Capitals vs. Sabres: Preview and news and notes

  Michal Neuvirth to start Sunday afternoon. Published January 26 2013

• John Erskine makes season debut for Capitals

  Defenseman says it takes time to get legs back after not playing for so long. Published January 26 2013

• Capitals lines are same: Alex Ovechkin with Jay Beagle, Joey Crabb

  All healthy players on ice Saturday. Published January 26 2013

• Morning After Analysis: Devils 3, Capitals 2 (OT)

  When does a loss feel like a win? Friday night. That said, Washington probably should have won. And more on John Carlson's struggles. Published January 26 2013