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 Buffalo Sabres hired Ron Rolston as head coach after he served the interim position following the firing of Lindy Ruff in February. Published May 7, 2013
By Mike Harris - The Washington Times
You thought the New York Rangers, who finished with one fewer point than the Capitals during the regular season, were going to roll over after losing two games in D.C.? You thought the Rangers, who collected five points in three regular-season meetings with Washington, were going to go away that easily? Published May 7, 2013
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
The Rangers wondered where their offense was through two games, when they came up empty on seven power plays. New York scored one power-play goal in six chances in Game 3 and another just as a Caps penalty expired. Published May 7, 2013
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
Fehr isn't the Caps' best penalty-killing forward; he's one of eight Adam Oates is able to rotate through. But his presence makes a difference short-handed. Published May 6, 2013
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
Washington again failed to take a 3-0 series lead, a feat that has never been accomplished in 21 playoff series in franchise history. Instead, the Rangers have life going into Game 4 Wednesday night. Published May 6, 2013
By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press
Trying to keep up with the Chicago Blackhawks would be unwise for the Minnesota Wild. Published May 6, 2013
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
Braden Holtby didn't break much of a sweat in picking up his first career Stanley Cup playoff shutout Saturday. The Washington Capitals goaltender helped extend the New York Rangers' scoreless streak to 111 minutes and 16 seconds, but it wasn't like he had to do much to win Game 2 Published May 5, 2013
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
Fans at Verizon Center leapt to their feet as soon as the whistle blew. The Washington Capitals hadn't scored a goal all afternoon, but with the Alex Ovechkin and Mike Green-led power play about to take the ice, it felt automatic. Published May 5, 2013
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
It's hard to believe Rule 63.2 would make the difference in a playoff game, actually in the Caps' favor. Though as they showed in Saturday's Game 2 overtime victory against the Rangers, they're well-positioned to take advantage of one of the few times officials can't swallow their whistles. Published May 4, 2013
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
Mike Green’s eighth career overtime goal and first overtime playoff winner earned Washington a 2-0 series lead and kept its home ice advantage ahead of Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. The Capitals were in this position two seasons ago and went on to beat the Rangers four games to one in the quarterfinals. Published May 4, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
It's game on for Sidney Crosby. Published May 3, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The Montreal Canadiens are down a game and a key player early in their series with the Ottawa Senators. Published May 3, 2013
By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press
The Detroit Red Wings had a setback during their series-evening victory at Anaheim. Published May 3, 2013
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
Dale Hunter's 2012 team flipped a switch when the playoffs began. Adam Oates' team showed in Game 1 against the Rangers that nothing changed from the regular season. Published May 3, 2013
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
Holtby proceeded to stop all 29 shots he faced the rest of the game, and the Capitals’ offense matched that production in Washington’s 3-1 win. It was a promising start to Holtby’s second career playoff appearance and an extension of how well he played during the Capitals’ late-season run to the Southeast Division championship. Published May 3, 2013
