Corey Masisak

Who will take Cup?

Picking the winners in the NHL this season.

October 8, 2008

NHL preview

A team-by-team breakdown.

October 8, 2008

Alzner, Bourque among cuts

Karl Alzner and Chris Bourque looked like they had performed well enough to make the Washington Capitals roster, but they were cut on Monday along with Quintin Laing.

October 7, 2008

Feeling young once more

Bruce Boudreau didn't get the reaction he expected when he approached Sergei Fedorov about spending a couple of days as a defenseman during training camp.

October 7, 2008

Theodore follows best

Theodore has made a career of following the local hero in net.

October 5, 2008

Boudreau looks to boost power play

The Washington Capitals finished last season with the 10th-best power play proficiency in the NHL - and this season they could be even better.

October 4, 2008

Ovechkin, Theodore propel Caps in rout

Alex Ovechkin probably doesn't need another preseason tuneup - he's ready to defend his NHL scoring crown now.

October 4, 2008

Kolzig gets fresh start in Tampa

When the Caps host Philadelphia in their penultimate preseason contest Friday night, Ollie Kolzig will be more than 4,000 miles away with his new team, which opens the NHL's regular season slate Saturday in the Czech Republic.

October 3, 2008

Old allies help do in Capitals

A pair of former Washington Capitals players helped their old team to its first defeat of the exhibition season.

October 2, 2008

Green stays grounded despite rise to stardom

As Mike Green puts it, he "loves his gadgets."

October 1, 2008

Nylander, Ovechkin help down the Devils

NEWARK, N.J. | Michael Nylander had a pair of nifty assists and Brent Johnson recorded a shutout for two periods in a 3-2 win for the Washington Capitals against the New Jersey Devils on Monday night at Prudential Center.

September 30, 2008

Johnson back in familiar role

The final weeks of the 2007-08 season will be remembered as one of the more exciting times in Washington Capitals history, but it was something very different for Brent Johnson.

September 30, 2008

Capitals’ Bourque faces sizable task

Many of Chris Bourque's fondest recollections of growing up are from the old Boston Garden.

September 29, 2008

Steckel looks to get more offensive

David Steckel had a solid rookie season, establishing himself as a strong defensive player for the Washington Capitals. But he wasn't satisfied, so a longer-than-normal offseason meant more time to work.

September 27, 2008

Laing’s shot-blocking bravery earns Caps’ praise

Some hockey players can excuse temporary moments of insanity because of instinct.

September 26, 2008

Out with the Olie, in with the new

It is only a slight change in the arrangement of bodies inside at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, but Brent Johnson moving from one side of a corner to the other represents a big change for the Washington Capitals.

September 25, 2008

Fleischmann leads Caps to win

Tomas Fleischmann's campaign for a spot on one of the top lines for the Washington Capitals is off to a good start.

September 25, 2008

Fehr is back to fight for a job

It was a late February game in a lost season for the Washington Capitals, but for Eric Fehr it was his chance to establish himself in the NHL.

September 23, 2008

Summer rehab plan beneficial for Clark

When the Washington Capitals made their run from worst in the NHL to a division championship, they had to do most of it without their captain.

September 21, 2008

Coach Boudreau unknown no more

Bruce Boudreau was at a Washington Nationals game this summer when he spotted the team's television analyst, Don Sutton, and decided to shuffle over and introduce himself.

September 20, 2008