CAPITALS WATCH

Steve Whyno covers the Washington Capitals for The Washington Times.

• Joel Ward takes his turn on Capitals' top line

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 22, 2011 Comments

  Big right wing expected to be there vs. Blackhawks Friday night.

• Nicklas Backstrom, Caps second-line center?

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 22, 2011 Comments

  Bruce Boudreau explains how his lines look after almost a week of camp.

• Tomas Vokoun will make Caps' preseason debut at Blackhawks

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 22, 2011 Comments

  Veteran's preseason workload still uncertain.

• What looks like Caps' lineup at Blackhawks

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 22, 2011 Comments

  Lines and pairings from Friday.

• Caps trim to four goalies, send Philipp Grubauer to Hershey

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 22, 2011 Comments

  Dave Prior shares his thoughts on young goaltenders.

• Capitals cut 13 more from camp

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 21, 2011 Comments

  Stan Galiev sent back to junior; Garrett Mitchell bound for Bears camp.

• Capitals not sending star-studded lineup to Columbus

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 21, 2011 Comments

  Joel Ward, John Carlson and Roman Hamrlik are biggest names facing Blue Jackets.

• Ice, ice baby: Players, coaches talk conditions

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 21, 2011 Comments

  Quotes from Ovechkin, Backstrom, Boudreau, Trotz and Collins.

• Predators' 'simple' strategy works like charm vs. Caps

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 21, 2011 Comments

  Or, why coach Barry Trotz is still a genius.

• Jay Beagle stands out in Caps' loss to Predators

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 21, 2011 Comments

  Workout fiend looks to be playing at different speed than everyone else.

• Bruce Boudreau's plan to play Capitals veterans more in preseason

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 21, 2011 Comments

  And more about the actual game - a 2-0 loss to Nashville.

• Crabs on the ice and more about Baltimore Hockey Classic

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 21, 2011 Comments

  Observations from Caps' exhibition opener vs. Predators.

• What to watch for out of Cody Eakin

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 20, 2011 Comments

  Caps prospect takes first swing during game action at earning a job.

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  Ice conditions less than ideal at 1st Mariner Arena

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 20, 2011 Comments

  Players quietly say it's pretty bad, while coach Bruce Boudreau explains his theory about it.

• Caps' roster for Baltimore Hockey Classic

  By Stephen Whyno — Published September 20, 2011 Comments

  Expected lineup will be updated after morning skate.