Steve Whyno covers the Washington Capitals for The Washington Times.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 8, 2013 Comments
Defenseman's entry into series vs. Capitals changes complexion of New York blue line.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 7, 2013 Comments
Coach disagrees with Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh's assessment of the Capitals captain's play late in Game 3.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 7, 2013 Comments
Capitals defenseman left Game 3 briefly but returned. Coach Adam Oates reported Erskine was feeling 'good' Tuesday.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 7, 2013 Comments
Coach Adam Oates gives his players a day off in New York City between Games 3 and 4 against the Rangers.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 7, 2013 Comments
Capitals coach questions officials after Rangers had at least eight guys on.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 6, 2013 Comments
Unable to get shot on goal in final 1:54, skill players left to lament a missed opportunity.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 6, 2013 Comments
Capitals defenseman took big hit from Rangers captain Ryan Callahan late in first period.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 6, 2013 Comments
Defenseman suffered right eye injury March 5.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 6, 2013 Comments
Marcus Johansson and Nicklas Backstrom are pass-first players but Game 2 showed them the need to put the puck on net.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 6, 2013 Comments
Goaltender says he doesn't want teammates to get too 'comfortable' up 2-0 on Rangers going into Monday night

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 6, 2013 Comments
New York coach can't afford to address his team based solely on results after losing first two to Capitals.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 5, 2013 Comments
Martin Erat: 'I think in playoffs it doesn't matter if you practice or not. You have to get ready for a game, whatever the best way you can do it and just get ready.'

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 5, 2013 Comments
Rule 63.2 for delay of game gets plenty of scrutiny after it decided Game 2 between the Capitals and Rangers.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 5, 2013 Comments
Capitals goaltender makes 24 saves but conceded it 'wasn't a very straining game' in beating the Rangers.

By Stephen Whyno — Published May 4, 2013 Comments
Mike Green scores the winner and only goal of the game eight minutes into extra session on power play.
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