Steve Whyno covers the Washington Capitals for The Washington Times.

By Stephen Whyno — Published April 3, 2013 Comments
Forward's agent 'cautiously optimistic' a deal can get worked out, though it's uncertain if it will happen before Wednesday's 3 p.m. trade deadline.

By Stephen Whyno — Published April 2, 2013 Comments
Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green combine for nine points.

By Stephen Whyno — Published April 2, 2013 Comments
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman suffers apparent right leg injury while trying to beat Troy Brouwer for a touch-up Tuesday night.

By Stephen Whyno — Published April 2, 2013 Comments
Nate Schmidt signed, John Erskine activated, Jack Hillen extended and Dmitry Orlov and Tomas Kundratek sent to minors.

By Stephen Whyno — Published April 2, 2013 Comments
Capitals make minor-league move, reacquiring enforcer Joel Rechlicz from Phoenix Coyotes.

By Stephen Whyno — Published April 2, 2013 Comments
Defenseman being considered game-time decision.

By Stephen Whyno — Published April 2, 2013 Comments
Capitals were concerned about a concussion, and goaltender went through the requisite tests before being cleared to skate Tuesday.

By Stephen Whyno — Published April 1, 2013 Comments
Right wing held Claude Giroux, then watched as the Flyers cut the two-goal lead in half. He accepted responsibility for the play afterward.

By Stephen Whyno — Published April 1, 2013 Comments
There wasn't much more the Capitals defenseman could have done to change the complexion of Sunday night's game at the Philadelphia Flyers. He did what he's here for, but his teammates couldn't close out a victory.

By Stephen Whyno — Published March 31, 2013 Comments
Ruslan Fedotenko scores in overtime as Caps are left to wonder what got away.

By Stephen Whyno — Published March 31, 2013 Comments
Coach Adam Oates says Braden Holtby will start Sunday night at the Philadelphia Flyers.

By Stephen Whyno — Published March 31, 2013 Comments
Wojtek Wolski comes out of lineup as coach Adam Oates wants more of a physical presence in Philadelphia.

By Stephen Whyno — Published March 29, 2013 Comments
Capitals forward won't take off his shield, but he's hoping to avoid another scary incident by making the change.

By Stephen Whyno — Published March 29, 2013 Comments
Capitals goaltender has appeared in just three of the past 22 games.

By Stephen Whyno — Published March 28, 2013 Comments
Pending unrestricted free agent center reportedly turned down three-year, $14 million offer to re-sign.
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