Corey Masisak

Caps poised to earn No. 2 seed

ATLANTA | There wasn't a lot to like, but a first-period outburst and another strong performance from rookie goaltender Simeon Varlamov was enough for the Washington Capitals to inch closer to securing the No. 2 position in the Eastern Conference.

April 8, 2009

Aucoin golden for Caps

Recent call-up has fared well on fourth line.

April 7, 2009

Five-on-five dominance lifts Capitals

In the first game since its power play became the top-ranked unit in the NHL, the Washington Capitals faltered with the man advantage. The team also appeared to lack energy, and its top offensive players were not producing through two periods Sunday.

April 6, 2009

Fleischmann, Fehr floundering of late

It doesn't seem to matter which center Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau puts between Tomas Fleischmann and Eric Fehr - the pair have worked well together dating to their days with the Hershey Bears.

April 5, 2009

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April 4, 2009

Caps clinch Southeast title in loss to Sabres

It isn't often that both teams come away satisfied with the result.

April 4, 2009

Caps clinch Southeast crown in loss

There was no champagne flowing in the Washington Capitals' locker room Friday night, no players with wide smiles on their faces, adorning special hats and T-shirts.

April 4, 2009

Green’s offensive production for Caps unmatched

One season ago, Mike Green was a breakout star in the NHL - a defenseman who evoked comparisons to legends Paul Coffey and Bobby Orr for his ability to skate with the puck and his offensive acumen.

April 3, 2009

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April 2, 2009

Green reaches milestone in Caps’ win

The Washington Capitals didn´t have any power plays in the first two periods, but Mike Green made sure the team took advantage once they did in the final 20 minutes.

April 2, 2009

Green hits 30 goals in victory

If anyone could have predicted the amount of success Mike Green would have in the NHL, it's Bruce Boudreau - and even he is amazed at what his defenseman is accomplishing.

April 2, 2009

Pertinacity pays for defenseman

Pothier is Masterton nominee for Capitals.

April 1, 2009

NHL Report

Rising tides in the East.

March 31, 2009

Caps mine talent

Locker room has distinct presence of Western Canada.

March 31, 2009

The All Tsars

Russian players bring the Capitals back to glory.

March 29, 2009

Pothier nets game-winner in Caps win

Brian Pothier received a nice ovation in the first period when he was shown on the scoreboard during his first home game since missing 14 months after a concussion.

March 28, 2009

Emotional Pothier pots a winner

In his first home game since missing 14 months after a concussion, Brian Pothier received a nice ovation in the first period when he was shown on the scoreboard.

March 28, 2009