Zac Boyer
Articles by Zac Boyer
Capitals’ Karl Alzner undergoes surgery to repair sports hernia
The procedure addressed the injury Alzner sustained in Game 3 of the first-round series against the Flyers in mid-April and should have him ready for the start of next season. Published June 15, 2016
After hiding concussion, Redskins’ Martrell Spaight tries regaining lost rookie year
Spaight sustained a concussion in a preseason game and tried to hide it, believing that sharing his debilitating symptoms could cost him a roster spot with the Redskins as a rookie. Published June 13, 2016
Former Redskins defensive end Stephen Bowen announces retirement after 10 years
Bowen played four seasons for the Redskins and said on Wednesday his decision to hold a retirement ceremony with the team was because it still "felt like home." Published June 1, 2016
Chris Cloutier’s overtime goal gives North Carolina lacrosse title over Maryland
Cloutier scored up a man with 1:39 remaining in overtime as North Carolina claimed its first men's lacrosse title since 1991 with a 14-13 victory over Maryland on Monday. Published May 30, 2016
After parts of seven seasons, Jason Chimera fears leaving Capitals this summer
The contract of the longtime left wing is set to expire in July, and Chimera, who at 37 reached a number of milestones, doesn't want to join any other team. Published May 17, 2016
Capitals’ Brian MacLellan ‘frustrated or agitated … that we didn’t accomplish more’
MacLellan, the Capitals' general manager, was upset that his team wasn't able to make its regular-season success translate to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Published May 16, 2016
To win Stanley Cup, Capitals will need to make tweaks to personnel, playing style
The Capitals don't have to do much if they hope to win the Stanley Cup for the first time next year, but this past season has shown how hard it can be for a team to do so. Published May 15, 2016
Capitals confront realities of second-round playoff exit with one final goodbye
Players returned to the team's practice facility for exit interviews on Thursday, offering hope that next season, with many faces returning, will be different than this one. Published May 12, 2016
Capitals learn how difficult winning Stanley Cup can be with second-round loss
A team that was supposed to be built for the playoffs didn't have much of a chance against the Penguins, who knocked them out in the second round in Game 6 on Tuesday. Published May 11, 2016
Capitals reach a familiar ending, knocked out of playoffs in second round
A remarkably successful team in the regular season, the Capitals were ousted from the playoffs in the second round for the third time in five seasons, losing, 4-3, to the Penguins in overtime. Published May 11, 2016
Recognized as one of NHL’s top coaches, Barry Trotz casts light on Capitals
Trotz said that his candidacy for the Jack Adams Award is "really a team award," and said it's his assistant coaches and players who have helped him earn recognition this season. Published May 10, 2016
Brooks Orpik eager to return for Capitals after three-game suspension ends
Orpik was suspended for three games following a hit on the Penguins' Olli Maatta, and his return will help the Capitals stave off elimination again in Game 6 on Tuesday night. Published May 9, 2016
Overshadowed by Penguins’ rookie, Braden Holtby silently strong in Capitals’ win
Matt Murray has been the star of the second-round series between the Penguins and the Capitals, but Holtby showed on Saturday why he was one of the NHL's top goaltenders all season. Published May 8, 2016
Power play gives Capitals new life in Game 6 victory over Penguins
It became clear on Saturday that if the Capitals are to continue to stay alive in the postseason, as they did with a 3-1 win over the Penguins, they're going to need help from their power play. Published May 8, 2016
Braden Holtby joins Patrick Kane, Jamie Benn as Ted Lindsay finalists
Holtby, already a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, is among those in consideration for the Ted Lindsay Award, given annually to the most outstanding player by other NHL players. Published May 6, 2016
Hoping to find solution to offensive woes, Capitals jumble lines in practice
The second line has been problematic for the Capitals throughout the postseason, so on Friday, coach Barry Trotz split up the trio and moved each player to a different line. Published May 6, 2016
Capitals’ Barry Trotz named finalist for Jack Adams Award, given to top coach
Trotz helped the Capitals win a team-record 56 games during his second season and joins the Stars' Lindy Ruff and the Panthers' Gerard Gallant on the short list for the award. Published May 5, 2016
For once, history offers Capitals lesson on how to overcome playoff challenge
The Capitals face elimination in Game 5 of their playoff series against the Penguins on Saturday, and they have to look no further than last year to find out how they can prolong it. Published May 5, 2016
Past, future collide as Capitals, following loss, forced to confront present
After other playoff losses, the Capitals have remained steadfast in their belief that they were the superior team. That confidence appeared to wilt after a 3-2 loss to the Penguins in Game 4. Published May 5, 2016
Suspensions, injuries force reserves into bigger roles in Capitals/Penguins series
The suspensions of Brooks Orpik and Kris Letang and a number of other injuries have underlined the importance, and the willingness, of those sitting out to suddenly play vital roles. Published May 4, 2016
