CAPITALS WATCH

Steve Whyno covers the Washington Capitals for The Washington Times.

• What are Capitals doing with Dmitry Orlov

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 3, 2011 Comments

  Russian defenseman has been biggest surprise of preseason.

• Sure looks like Mathieu Perreault is making Capitals

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 3, 2011 Comments

  Bruce Boudreau calls him the best player in camp.

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  Tomas Vokoun vs. Michal Neuvirth: No Caps goalie controversy

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 2, 2011 Comments

  Preseason stats don't add up, but No. 1 is not up for debate.

• Troy Brouwer expected to be first-line right wing for Caps

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 2, 2011 Comments

  Bruce Boudreau says ex-Blackhawks forward should be with Alex Ovechkin for season opener.

• Matt Hendricks scratched from Capitals' lineup vs. Blackhawks

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 2, 2011 Comments

  Bruce Boudreau says team is being precautionary again.

• Again, so are these the Capitals?

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 2, 2011 Comments

  Lineup for preseason finale against Blackhawks.

• Caps show glimpses against Sabres

  By Stephen Whyno — Published October 1, 2011 Comments

  Third period energy, dirty goals on display finally.

• What me worry? About Caps offense? Not yet

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 30, 2011 Comments

  Nine goals in five preseason games is no reason to panic ... right now.

• Does injury hurt Mathieu Perreault's chances of making Caps?

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 30, 2011 Comments

  Coach Bruce Boudreau gives his thoughts.

• Caps' lineup vs. Sabres

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 30, 2011 Comments

  Mike Knuble gets the night off.

• On ice aspect of Jason Chimera's extension with Capitals

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 30, 2011 Comments

  Looking at what 32-year-old brings with speed, versatility.

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  Capitals banners were just in the shop

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 29, 2011 Comments

  Solving the mystery of why Verizon Center's rafters were partially bare Monday.

• Business as usual for Braden Holtby

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 29, 2011 Comments

  Young goaltender not approaching game differently after latest call-up to Caps.

• Why is Dmitry Orlov still with Capitals?

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 29, 2011 Comments

  A look at the possible scenarios for the blue-chip defenseman.

• John Erskine not cleared for contact and more Caps injury updates

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 29, 2011 Comments

  When Michal Neuvirth should practice and news on Mathieu Perreault.