By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
Because the Washington Capitals were done before the final horn in Game 7 Monday night, those watching had some extra time to contemplate general manager George McPhee’s work this offseason. But after the Caps became the only NHL team to make the Stanley Cup playoffs in each of the past six years and not reach at least the conference finals, don’t expect much to look different when they open the 2013-14 season.
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
Ovechkin was held scoreless for the final five games against the Rangers and said he had some "bruises" but nothing that affected his performance.
By Mike Harris - The Washington Times
Easier said than done, of course. No one is going to hand the Caps a top-level player. Can they afford to sign one? Can they put together enough of a package to trade for one, even if it might cost them someone like Braden Holtby? If they can get one, they need to make sure they do it.
By Associated Press
Paul Stastny had two goals and two assists and Craig Smith had five assists on Thursday to give the United States an 8-3 win over Russia and a spot in the semifinals.
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
The Caps spent much of the past couple of weeks making officials part of the story of the series. Maybe that was the problem.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's public comments about forward Raffi Torres' suspension. Published May 18, 2013
By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press
In the corner of the Boston Bruins' locker room, hanging from the hooks in Andrew Ference's stall, is a yellow running singlet with the team's "Spoked B" logo on the front. Published May 18, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Jason Spezza doesn't have much time to return to form if the Ottawa Senators want to extend their season. Published May 18, 2013
By JAY COHEN - Associated Press
Pavel Datsyuk is one of the NHL's most feared scorers, a wizard with the puck who is equally adept at setting up his teammates for easy plays. Jonathan Toews has at least 23 goals in each of his six seasons in the league, and Patrice Bergeron is one of the top offensive threats for one of the league's best teams. Published May 17, 2013
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
Islanders forward Matt Moulson, Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and Lightning forward Martin St. Louis are the three finalists for the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy, the league's sportsmanship award. Published May 16, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
It started almost two decades ago with a $20 hockey stick once wielded by a forgotten player for a string of mediocre teams. Published May 16, 2013
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
Islanders forward Matt Moulson, Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and Lightning forward Martin St. Louis are the three finalists for the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy, the league's sportsmanship award. Published May 16, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Alex Ovechkin played the last two games of the Washington Capitals' season with what the team said Thursday is a hairline fracture in his left foot. Published May 16, 2013
By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press
After the marathon bombings, the cities of Boston and New York put aside their bitter rivalries and joined in their mutual love of sports and country. Published May 15, 2013
