Green Suspended for Elbowing Penalty

According to Capitals Insider, Mike Green has been suspended three games for his minor elbowing penalty in last night's game against Florida.  It's a pretty outrageous outcome for a foul that didn't cause injury, especially with some of the most recent fouls that are not warrenting suspension.
More information as we get it.

GAME 54 REVIEW: Nine In a Row as Caps Down Cats 4-1

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In an almost carbon copy of Wednesday night's win, the Washington Capitals turned a close game through the first two periods with the Florida Panthers into a run-away victory, scoring twice in the third period to pull away and win their ninth straight game, 4-1, before a raucous sellout crowd at Verizon Center.
The nine game win streak is just one short of

GAME 53 REVIEW: Caps Roll With Four Goals In Third, Beat Anaheim 5-1

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In a two and a half minute span in the third period, the Washington Capitals turned a tense game into another blowout, this time defeating the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 at sold-out -- but not quite filled -- Verizon Center.

It's the Caps' eighth win in a row, their longest such streak in 26 years.  It's also 11 out of 12 since Alex Ovechkin was named captain.

The

GAME 52 REVIEW: Seven's a Lucky Number (Twice) For Capitals

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The Washington Capitals scored seven goals last night for their seventh straight victory, defeating the New York Islanders 7-2.

The remarkable thing is that with all that scoring, Alex Ovechkin and Mike Green were held off the scoresheet.

Alexander Semin scored two unassisted goals, giving him 23 on the season.  And of all people, John Erskine had a two

Photo Gallery from Caps Win over Phoenix

Here are a few shots from Saturday night's 4-2 win over the Coyotes.  Apparently, the Coyotes went out for a few shots themselves the next day.

Anyway, hope you enjoy these from staff photographer Cheryl.




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GAME 51 REVIEW: PK Strong Again As Caps Hold Off Pheonix 4-2

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When your undisputed leader and captain is Alexander Ovechkin, your team is going to be known for its offensive prowess.  And rightly so.  For the ninth time in 10 games the Washington Capitals scored at least four goals, beating the upstart Phoenix Coyotes 4-2 at sold-out and loud Verizon Center.

But quietly, the Caps defense and special teams have been

GAME 50 REVIEW: Just Another Game, But What a Game It Was

The Washington Capitals continued their regular season mastery of rival Pitsburgh Penguins last night, turning a back-and-forth contest into a solid win with three third period goals, and leaving town as 6-3 victors.

The win marks the fourth regular season win over Pittsburgh in their last five meetings.

It also stretches the Caps' current winning streak to five games, and eight of their last

GAME 50 PREVIEW: Rivalry Renewed

Washington Capitals (31-12-6-68, 1st in Southeast)
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Pittsburgh Penguins (31-19-1-63, 2nd in Atlantic)

Mellon Arena, 7:30 pm EST
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The Capitals travel to western PA to face the Pittsburgh Penguins for the first of four regular season contests this season, all coming past the midway point of the season.

This is also the first encounter

Can Theodore Continue His Recent Play Down the Stretch?

For most of the season, the Washington Capitals No. 1 goalie position has been a revolving door.  Really, since Semyon Varlamov took over for Jose Theodore in the first round of the playoffs last season against the New York Rangers, the position has been open.

Coming into training camp, Theodore stated it was his. 

Then, out of the gate, Varlamov wrested the mantel away, going 12-1-3 (2.21,

Game 49 Review: Theodore Saves the Day for Capitals

Washington, DC--The Washington Capitals, save for one player, were completely outplayed by the Detroit Red Wings at the Verizon Center tonight.  That they escaped with a 3-2 win is simply remarkable.

The one player that kept his mates in the game, goalie Jose Theodore, was the most important player on the ice.

"That's probably the best I've seen him," coach Bruce Boudreau said after the game. 

CAPS GAME NIGHT, GAME 49: Carlson and Alzner on Hershey Shuttle

Detroit Red Wings (24-16-8-56, 3rd in Central)
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Washington Capitals (30-12-6-66, 1st in Southeast)

Verizon Center, 7:00 pm
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Washington hosts Detroit for the only time this season, winners of seven of their last eight games. 
The Caps have scored four or more goals in each of their last seven contests.
D John Carlson (+4 in two 

Laich Breaks Slump, Caps Bury Flyers 5-3

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The Washington Capitals turned a tight, tense game with their arch-rival Philadelphia Flyers into a resounding victory, scoring three times in the final two periods to secure a 5-3 victory before a raucous, sellout crowd at the Verizon Center.

Brooks Laich scored twice, breaking a considerable drought, and captain Alex Ovechkin netted a penalty shot, his

Caps Beat Maple Leafs 6-1

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Washington, DC -- The Washington Capitals hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs in front of a Red Rockin' Caps crowd.  The weather may have felt like winter, however, it was fall in DC tonight -- The Maple Leafs fell.  Caps dominated entire game and won 6-1.

It took less than a minute for Alex Ovechkin to score a goal and start racking up the points.  The NHL MVP

Capitals Complete Comeback With Overtime Win, 5-4

For the second night in a row, Washington Capitals rookie goalie Michael Neuvirth gave up four goals in 15 shots, all in the first period.  And for the second night in a row, coach Bruce Boudreau called on veteran Jose Theodore was called on to relieve the youngster at the start of the second period.

Only on this night against the Florida Panthers, Theodore was excellent in net, holding the

Capitals Fall to Tampa in Wild One, 7-4

The Washington Capitals had won 12 games in a row against Southeast Division foe Tampa Bay.  But Tuesday night the Caps could not match the Lightning's energy, and that lofty streak, along with a three-game winning streak, fell in a 7-4 loss.

Not only was the game filled with goals, but the third period was filled with heavy checks, fisticuffs, and The Professor stepping in for The Russian

GAME 43 REVIEW: Backstrom Leads Caps Past Ottawa, 5-2

Nicklas Backstrom is going a long way to prove that he is more than just Alex Ovechkin's caddy.  He had a two-goal night -- his fifth of the season -- to lead the Washington Captials to a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators, before a sold out Verizon Center.

Backstrom added an assist as well on Mike Knuble's first period goal and was simply dominant.  In addition to the scoring, he was 53% in the

Game 42 Review: Ovie Gets "C", Caps Get A "W"

The Washington Capitals entered Tuesday night's game with the Montreal Canadiens on a three game regulation losing streak and in need of a spark. 

They got that and more, as Alexander Semin scored twice, Tomas Fleischmann registered a goal and two helpers, and Michal Neuvirth pushed aside 24 of 26 shots, as the Caps completed a 4-2 victory over the Habs before a sellout crowd at Verizon Center

CAPS GAME NIGHT: Caps Come Home to Host Habs

Montreal Canadiens (21-20-3-45, fourth in Northeast)
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Washington Capitals (24-11-6-54, first in Southeast)
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The Washington Capitals come home after a brutal road trip, losing to Los Angeles and San Jose by a combined 7-3, on the heels of getting routed in their last home game, 6-3, by Carolina. 

Washington has not won since the trade