Zac Boyer

Mike Richards must be ‘really comfortable’ before making debut with Capitals

Richards signed with the Capitals last week, and after missing the first half of the season following his release from the Kings, he still needs some time before being able to play in a game.

January 12, 2016

Junior Galette ready for chance to prove value to Redskins after tearing Achilles

Galette never played a down for the Redskins after he tore his left Achilles' tendon during the preseason, but he said he wants to return to the team next season and is serious about putting his past troubles behind him.

January 11, 2016

Robert Griffin III’s tenure with Redskins nears end with locker cleaned out

Redskins players cleaned out their lockers on Monday afternoon, with Griffin declining comment but leaving a pair of motivational phrases on one of his shelves before exiting the locker room.

January 11, 2016

Redskins’ running game again struggles in playoff loss to Packers

Without injured rookie Matt Jones once again, the Redskins rushed for 84 yards, which was 13 fewer than their regular-season average, in their playoff loss to the Packers on Sunday afternoon.

January 10, 2016

Marcus Johansson suspended for check to Islanders’ Thomas Hickey

Johansson was suspended two games by the NHL on Friday following what the league deemed to be an illegal check to the head of the Islanders' defenseman in the Capitals' 4-1 victory on Thursday.

January 8, 2016

Packers have shut down tight ends, but face challenge in Redskins’ Jordan Reed

The Packers haven't allowed a big game to a tight end in over a month, playing several of the league's best at the position in that span. Reed, who is averaging nearly 100 yards in the last four games, will be a test.

January 8, 2016

Confidence, Redskins’ faith fueled Cousins’ surge

Kirk Cousins was handed a heavy responsibility by Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden in late August. Despite a shaky start to the season, Cousins responded better than anyone could have imagined.

January 7, 2016

For a change, Packers’ defense carrying struggling offense into playoffs

The Packers' once-dynamic offense has stalled this year, leaving the defense to pick up the slack much like it did when the team won the Super Bowl after the 2010 season.

January 7, 2016

Confidence, Washington Redskins’ faith fueled Kirk Cousins’ surge

Kirk Cousins was handled a heavy responsibility by Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden in late August.

January 7, 2016

Seeking help at center, Capitals sign Mike Richards through remainder of season

Richards signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Capitals on Wednesday, giving them insurance with Jay Beagle expected to miss at least another month after undergoing surgery on one of his hands.

January 6, 2016

Packers hope playoff know-how, positivity push them past woeful finish

After starting the season 6-0, the Packers failed to fight through some of their more pressing issues, leaving them limping into the playoffs after finishing the regular season with a pair of thrashings.

January 6, 2016

Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy praise Redskins for sticking with Kirk Cousins

Cousins set the Redskins' record for passing yards in a season and was near the top of the rankings in several other categories, which is the team's reward for sticking with him, the Packers' quarterback and coach said.

January 6, 2016

Packers’ David Bakhtiari uncertain to play against Redskins with left ankle injury

Packers coach Mike McCarthy said on Wednesday that Bakhtiari, who has missed the last two games because of the injury, would likely try to participate in positional drills in practice as he tries to return.

January 6, 2016

Nicklas Backstrom, Braden Holtby selected to play in NHL All-Star Game

Backstrom and Holtby have been selected to play in the All-Star Game for the first time, joining Alex Ovechkin, who was announced as a captain last week, and coach Barry Trotz.

January 6, 2016

After two-game skid, Capitals focus on making sure it doesn’t stretch longer

The Capitals set a loose goal before the season of trying not to lose consecutive games, and after that happened on Saturday, their focus is on avoiding a longer skid.

January 4, 2016

Alex Ovechkin selected as Metropolitan Division captain for All-Star Game

Ovechkin, who received the most votes from fans during all-star balloting, was one of the first four players named to the All-Star Game on Saturday.

January 2, 2016

Capitals’ Jay Beagle undergoes surgery on hand; to miss at least six weeks

Beagle sustained an unspecified hand injury in the Capitals' victory over the Sabres on Wednesday and will likely be out of action until at least mid-February.

January 2, 2016

Always reliable Pierre Garcon provides steadying presence in Redskins’ offense

Garcon has been overshadowed by the production of wide receiver DeSean Jackson and tight end Jordan Reed, but his five touchdown receptions tied the most he's had in four seasons with the Redskins.

December 31, 2015

Injuries at running back could provide answers to Redskins’ rotation

Pierre Thomas' play on Saturday gives the Redskins four viable options at running back, though they likely will only be able to let three of them play on Sunday against the Cowboys and in the playoffs.

December 31, 2015

Capitals’ defensive depth tested with John Carlson, Brooks Orpik injured

Carlson has missed the Capitals' last two games, and Orpik has been off the ice since early November, putting an additional level of responsibility upon the rest of the team's defensemen.

December 30, 2015