Corey Masisak

Going Green again

TAMPA, Fla. | While Mike Green was in one corner of the Washington Capitals' dressing room wiping shaving cream from his face, Alex Ovechkin made sure Michal Neuvirth didn't feel left out at the opposite end.

February 15, 2009

Quietly, Caps’ Fehr making great strides

When Chris Clark decided to have wrist surgery last month, it became evident that Eric Fehr was about to have another chance to make good on the promise he has oozed since being drafted some 5 1/2 years ago.

February 14, 2009

Caps make their point

NEW YORK | The Washington Capitals may have lost in a shootout Wednesday night to the New York Rangers, but their work killing penalties certainly made it feel as if they earned a point.

February 12, 2009

Capitals Plus

Seen and heard at Madison Square Garden.

February 12, 2009

Neuvirth’s odyssey makes another stop

For rookie goaltender Michal Neuvirth, this weekend could represent the culmination of an improbable 15-month hockey odyssey.

February 11, 2009

NHL Report

Fighting words about fighting.

February 10, 2009

Green shows off his golden touch

Mike Green was a breakout star last season. This year, he's turning into whatever the next level is after that.

February 8, 2009

Alzner returns, hopes he can stay for good

Superstitions always have been an important part of Karl Alzner's life, but he decided it might be time for a change.

February 7, 2009

In net, youth is served

Michal Neuvirth has spent time with eight teams in the past 15 months and has just eight games of experience at the American Hockey League level. His next NHL contest will be his first.

February 7, 2009

Lapses cost Caps in defeat

The first shot for the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night came on a breakaway for Derek Armstrong. Washington Capitals goaltender Jose Theodore made the save, but it was a sign of things to come.

February 6, 2009

Red hot on blue line

No NHL defenseman has scored 30 goals in a season since Kevin Hatcher reached the plateau for the Washington Capitals 16 seasons ago, and only seven ever have done it.

February 5, 2009

Nylander powers Capitals

NEWARK, N.J. | Talent can trump tactics - something the Washington Capitals proved on the power play Tuesday night.

February 4, 2009

NHL Report

Zetterberg signs, Devils rise.

February 3, 2009

Surgery means Clark may miss rest of year

Four times in the past seven contests, Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau has scratched captain Chris Clark from the lineup.

February 3, 2009

Ovechkin scores early, often

Alex Ovechkin said he doesn't enjoy these early afternoon starts.

February 2, 2009

Ovechkin wakes up — just in time

Alex Ovechkin woke up Saturday morning trailing Philadelphia's Jeff Carter for the NHL lead in goals and without his usual center.

February 1, 2009

Finally, Fedorov feels his way back

The end of last season developed like a fairy tale for Sergei Fedorov. After years in Columbus that lacked fulfillment, the former NHL MVP was rejuvenated by a trade to the Washington Capitals.

January 31, 2009

Caps scuffling on penalty kill, power play

In a season chock-full of success, the Washington Capitals have wobbled a bit of late, losing five of their past eight contests.

January 30, 2009

Caps bow to Bruins on bad bounce in OT

BOSTON | Twice the top two teams in the Eastern Conference met at Verizon Center this season and produced tightly contested, well-played hockey games.

January 28, 2009