CAPITALS WATCH

Steve Whyno covers the Washington Capitals for The Washington Times.

• Capitals three things to watch: Oct. 8 vs. Carolina

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 8, 2011 Comments

  What to watch for in the season opener at Verizon Center.

• Alex Ovechkin ready to play for Capitals vs. Hurricanes

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 8, 2011 Comments

  Left wing expected to be in lineup after returning from Moscow.

• Mathieu Perreault in Capitals lineup as Marcus Johansson is scratched

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 8, 2011 Comments

  Bruce Boudreau cites reward for strong preseason.

• Transcript of Tomas Vokoun's conversation with reporters Saturday

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 8, 2011 Comments

  Capitals goalie talks about not starting on opening night.

• Tomas Vokoun reacts to not starting Capitals season opener

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 8, 2011 Comments

  Veteran goaltender admits he didn't expect this.

• Marcus Johansson expected to be healthy scratch for Caps opener

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 8, 2011 Comments

  Mathieu Perreault in lineup.

• Troy Brouwer/Joel Ward extra content: What's toughness?

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 8, 2011 Comments

  Capitals season preview 'on the cutting room floor' continues.

• Capitals still planning on having Alex Ovechkin vs. Hurricanes

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 7, 2011 Comments

  But what happens if star doesn't play?

• BREAKING: Michal Neuvirth to start Capitals season opener

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 7, 2011 Comments

  Tomas Vokoun says he's not nervous because he's not playing.

• Karl Alzner extra content: He and John Carlson are 'Brangelina'

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 7, 2011 Comments

  Shutdown defensemen know their role.

• Is Bruce Boudreau just screwing with everyone?

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 7, 2011 Comments

  No, Capitals coach has a plan if Alex Ovechkin doesn't play.

• Is this the Capitals' year: Sean O'Donnell on Cup ingredients

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 7, 2011 Comments

  Veteran NHL defenseman talks about what it takes.

• Washington Capitals 2011-12 Season Preview links

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 7, 2011 Comments

  Bookmark this one for all the stories, graphics and more.

• Mike Milbury, Pierre McGuire, Eddie Olczyk talk Caps

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 7, 2011 Comments

  NBC Sports analysts put the bull's-eye on Bruce Boudreau, Alex Ovechkin.

• Capitals GM George McPhee talks to Times: Part I

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 6, 2011 Comments

  Monday's Newsmaker interview presented in Q&A format.