CAPITALS WATCH

Steve Whyno covers the Washington Capitals for The Washington Times.

• 'Maintenance' day for Brooks Laich, other Caps

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 8, 2012 Comments

  Alex Ovechkin, Dennis Wideman off Wednesday.

• Brooks Laich a 'warrior' despite limited minutes

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 8, 2012 Comments

  Forward plays 9:28 but provides some inspiration in win over Panthers.

• Alex Ovechkin misses hat trick, brings back vintage excitement

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 7, 2012 Comments

  Capitals captain puts on a show at Verizon Center.

• Brooks Laich in for Caps vs. Panthers

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 7, 2012 Comments

  Forward to at least start on fourth line.

• Brooks Laich: 'We'll see' on playing vs. Panthers

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 7, 2012 Comments

  All signs point to center being in Caps' lineup.

• Capitals morning skate update: Brooks Laich back?

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 7, 2012 Comments

  Forward takes part in practice, doesn't appear to have limitations.

• Dmitry Orlov doing OK after broken nose

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 6, 2012 Comments

  Defenseman one of first Caps players on ice Monday.

• Brooks Laich officially called day-to-day

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 6, 2012 Comments

  Forward's knee injury being evaluated Monday.

• Mike Green doesn't skate Monday

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 6, 2012 Comments

  Monday was third straight day off ice.

• Capitals practice update: No Brooks Laich

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 6, 2012 Comments

  Dmitry Orlov on the ice.

• Dmitry Orlov takes another puck to the face

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 5, 2012 Comments

  Young defenseman leaves game, but Dale Hunter expects him to play Tuesday.

• Brooks Laich says he doesn't think left knee injury is serious

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 5, 2012 Comments

  Capitals forward noncommittal about skating Monday.

• Brooks Laich leaves game with knee injury

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 5, 2012 Comments

  Capitals forward needed assistance to get off ice.

• Dennis Wideman a little embarrassed by fluke goal vs. Canadiens

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 5, 2012 Comments

  Laughter is the response after golf shot goes in.

• Joel Rechlicz clears waivers, assigned to Hershey

  By Stephen Whyno — Published February 4, 2012 Comments

  Enforcer played 4:16 total in two games during call-up.