CAPITALS WATCH

Steve Whyno covers the Washington Capitals for The Washington Times.

• Capitals expect Evgeny Kuznetsov here next season, George McPhee says

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 6, 2011 Comments

  Team 'could've made room' for prospect this year, too.

• Dennis Wideman, Bruce Boudreau downplay off day

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 6, 2011 Comments

  Defenseman says it's 'nothing serious.

• Agent sticks to status quo as Tom Poti on Caps' LTIR

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 6, 2011 Comments

  Defenseman still rehabbing groin injuries.

• Capitals set final roster, put Tom Poti on LTIR

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 5, 2011 Comments

  John Erskine placed on regular injury list; Caps under salary ceiling.

• Marcus Johansson a healthy scratch? Don't jump to conclusion yet

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 5, 2011 Comments

  There are still a few days until Caps lineup is set.

• Mathieu Perreault says he's not cutting his hair

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 5, 2011 Comments

  Capitals forward might get a 'trim.'

• Nicklas Backstrom, Alex Ovechkin 'meant for each other'

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 5, 2011 Comments

  Coach Bruce Boudreau explains why Ovechkin-Backstrom-Knuble is likely his top line.

• Is Bruce Boudreau still sending a message?

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 5, 2011 Comments

  Marcus Johansson playing in Alex Ovechkin's spot.

• Mathieu Perreault knows taking care of himself is paramount

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 5, 2011 Comments

  This time around, Caps forward seeks consistency on and off the ice.

• Capitals practice notes: John Erskine still not cleared

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 4, 2011 Comments

  Plus, Mathieu Perreault has to get a haircut and fourth-liners get nicked up.

• Explaining why Dmitry Orlov didn't make Capitals roster

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 4, 2011 Comments

  Young defenseman provided more risk than reward at this stage.

• Alex Ovechkin practices with heavy heart after uncle's death

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 4, 2011 Comments

  Capitals captain not 'doing a whole lot of smiling,' his coach says.

• Bruce Boudreau sending a message. To Marcus Johansson?

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 4, 2011 Comments

  Mathieu Perreault leap-frogs Swedish center at practice.

• Capitals have odd lines at Tuesday practice

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 4, 2011 Comments

  Mathieu Perreault centering second line.

• Capitals cut Eakin, Sjogren, Orlov as Perreault wins competitions

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 4, 2011 Comments

  Competition for opening night roster spot is over.