CAPITALS WATCH

Steve Whyno covers the Washington Capitals for The Washington Times.

Capitals approaching Game 6 vs. Rangers 'like an elimination game'
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 12, 2013 Comments
Players know they need to match New York's desperation at Madison Square Garden.
NHL playoffs: Mike Ribeiro, Caps win Game 5 in OT
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 10, 2013 Comments
Washington takes three games to two lead in series.
NHL playoffs: Adam Oates 'worried' about Caps' Game 5 start
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 10, 2013 Comments
Coach says coming out of gate poorly cost his team in losses at the Rangers.
NHL playoffs: Blunder won't change Caps' stance on Braden Holtby
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 10, 2013 Comments
Puck-handling will remain a major part of the goaltender's game, and it's something that helps his team greatly.
NHL playoffs 2013: Tom Wilson in for Caps in Game 5 vs. Rangers
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 10, 2013 Comments
Big forward on fourth line with Matt Hendricks and Jay Beagle.
Alex Ovechkin finalist for Hart Trophy as NHL MVP
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 10, 2013 Comments
Captain led the league with 32 goals in helping Capitals to Southeast Division title.
Brooks Laich 'excited' after second day on ice with Caps teammates
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 9, 2013 Comments
Forward still has no timetable to return to game action.
NHL playoffs 2013: Could Tom Wilson play in Game 5?
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 9, 2013 Comments
Rookie skates on fourth line at Capitals practice Thursday.
Caps recall Tom Wilson, Joey Crabb
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 9, 2013 Comments
The Hershey Bears are out of the Calder Cup Playoffs and the Washington Capitals have a hole in their lineup at forward after an injury to Martin Erat, so the team recalled right wings Tom Wilson and Joey Crabb from its AHL affiliate.
Alex Ovechkin finalist for Ted Lindsay Award
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 9, 2013 Comments
Alex Ovechkin is a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award, given to the NHL's most outstanding player as voted by the members of the NHLPA.
NHL playoffs: Martin Erat suffers apparent wrist injury
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 8, 2013 Comments
Capitals left wing hurt when chasing down Derek Stepan on breakaway. He left Game 4 and did not return.
NHL playoffs: Rangers' Marc Staal out, Ryane Clowe in
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 8, 2013 Comments
Defenseman unexpectedly not playing vs. Capitals in Game 4.
Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist a Vezina Trophy finalist
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 8, 2013 Comments
Coach John Tortorella says goaltender has meant 'everything' to his team. That's even an understatement.
NHL playoffs 2013: Alex Ovechkin 'normal,' not tired late in Game 3
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 8, 2013 Comments
Capitals captain responds to Ryan McDonagh comment.
Brooks Laich skates with Caps teammates for first time since groin surgery
By Stephen Whyno — Published May 8, 2013 Comments
Forward 'unsure' when he will be able to return to game action.