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Semin & Backstrom don't skate
Semin & Backstrom don't skate
novafantasysports.com — Update: The Washington Post's Tarik El Bashir is reporting that Capitals forwards Alexander Semin and Nicklas Backstrom did not skate in Thursday's practice, however are expected to play tomorrow. Fantasy Impact: Thursday morning's skate was an optional one so there is no telling as to ... (more) Semin & Backstrom don't skate
Semin returns to top line (updated)
voices.washingtonpost.com — The Caps just hit the ice here at KCI and Bruce Boudreau has made some changes to accommodate the return of Alexander Semin. Semin, who has missed the past two games with a combination of injury and illness, according to the team, is back on the top ... (more) Semin returns to top line (updated)
Flyers Give up Four Straight Goals to Lose 4-2 in Washington
Flyers Give up Four Straight Goals to Lose 4-2 in Washington
flyerflies.com — 10/27/09 4-2 Loss SCORING 1st 2nd 3rd OT SO Total PHI 0 2 0 - - 2 WSH 0 2 2 - - 4 _______________________________ SHOTS 1st 2nd 3rd OT SO Total PHI 10 13 20 - - 43 WSH 11 15 10 - - 36 *** PostGame ... (more) Flyers Give up Four Straight Goals to Lose 4-2 in Washington
Good night: Uhhh, Bruce?
Good night: Uhhh, Bruce?
thetwolinepass.com — The Lead So tonight the Flyers are beating the Caps by two late in the second period, right, And Philly’s a pretty good team with depth at pretty much every position and they’re not exactly wont to give up leads. But the Caps had it figured out from the get-go: put your three ... (more) Good night: Uhhh, Bruce?
Backstrom, Theodore flummox Flyers
Backstrom, Theodore flummox Flyers
washingtontimes.com — Corey Masisak Nicklas Backstrom shrugged off a recent slump, and Jose Theodore counted a third-period penalty shot among 41 saves in the Washington Capitals' 4-2 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night at Verizon Center. Backstrom ... (more) Backstrom, Theodore flummox Flyers
VOTE: Fantasy 3 Stars of the Night Oct. 28
VOTE: Fantasy 3 Stars of the Night Oct. 28
dailyfaceoff.com — We want you, our readers, to vote daily on the previous night’s Fantasy 3 Stars of the Night. Based on your votes, points will be assigned to the top 3 stars of the night and at the end of the season the 3 players with the most points will be delcared the DailyFaceoff Fantasy 3 [...] (more) VOTE: Fantasy 3 Stars of the Night Oct. 28
Islanders 4, Caps 3 (OT)
voices.washingtonpost.com — The Isles beat the Caps tonight thanks, in large part, to the Caps. Too many mistakes (think Mike Green's giveaway). Too much cuteness (think Nicklas Backstrom and the Alexes over-passing rather than taking aim). And an uncharacteristically uneven ... (more) Islanders 4, Caps 3 (OT)
Backstrom ailing, Green limping
voices.washingtonpost.com — Nicklas Backstrom stayed home from practice today because he wasn't feeling well. But it's not believed that he's coming down with swine flu, according to Bruce Boudreau, who added that he expects the center to play tomorrow against Columbus. "He's ... (more) Backstrom ailing, Green limping
Ovechkin Leaves Game with Injury
Ovechkin Leaves Game with Injury
dailyfaceoff.com — Alexander Ovechkin left Sunday night’s game against Columbus about six minutes into the second period and did not return. After the game Ovechkin refused to comment on what the injury was, but mentioned it was “upper-body” and that he was “day-to-day”. The Capitals ... (more) Ovechkin Leaves Game with Injury
Fantasy Hockey Team of the Week: Oct.26-Nov.1
Fantasy Hockey Team of the Week: Oct.26-Nov.1
thehockeywriters.com — Nicklas Backstrom clearly prefers making his teammates around him better rather than shooting. Whoever continues insisting that he should fire the puck more needs to let the Swede play his game in peace. After all, it’s gotten him 175 points in 178 career games in just over two years.  ... (more) Fantasy Hockey Team of the Week: Oct.26-Nov.1
Chatting with Mike Green
Chatting with Mike Green
thehockeywriters.com — Photo by Caps In Pictures Last week I was fortunate enough to take part in a Podcast where Capitals’ defenseman Mike Green was put on the spot. VERSUS sponsored the call and joining me in the interview were members from some prominent hockey sites including On Frozen Blog and The Hockey ... (more) Chatting with Mike Green
Devils 3, Caps 2
voices.washingtonpost.com — The Caps claim they are not a one-player team. But it sure looked like it tonight at Prudential Center, where inexcusable penalties and subpar performances from players expected to step forward with Alex Ovechkin sidelined added up to a 3-2 loss in ... (more) Devils 3, Caps 2
Fantasy Hockey Rankings
thehockeyrube.blogspot.com — Here's a look at the top Fantasy players at each position a little less than a quarter of the way through the year.  (Taking into account G, A, +/-, PIM and Shots) CENTER                    G    ... (more) Fantasy Hockey Rankings