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The Washington Post’s Tarik El-Bashir on the Capitals and NHL

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Poti suffers upper-body injury

 

Published 3 hours ago at Capitals Insider

Tom Poti left tonight's game early in the second period with an upper-body injury. The Caps won't comment on the nature or extent of the ailment, other than to say that the defenseman is day to day. Coach Bruce Boudreau said the Caps would likely need ...

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Tonight's lineup: Canadiens at Caps

 

Published 7 hours ago at Capitals Insider

Michal Neuvirth will make his season debut tonight at Verizon Center as the Caps look to win their second straight game and for the sixth time in their past seven contests. Carey Price, meanwhile, will get the nod for the Canadiens. The Caps, as you ...

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Neuvirth to start vs. Montreal

 

Published 7 hours ago at Capitals Insider

Michal Neuvirth will make his first start of the season against the Canadiens tonight, Coach Bruce Boudreau said. "He had a great training camp and then got hurt," Boudreau said. "We wanted to see him play." The 21-year-old's last start in Washington ...

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Carlson's sleepy, but ready

 

Published 12 hours ago at Capitals Insider

With less than eight hours to go before his NHL debut, defenseman John Carlson stood in the dressing room at KCI this morning and joked about how he didn't get much sleep last night. But don't worry he said with a big smile, his relative lack of ...

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Morning roundup: Carlson makes his debut

 

Published 19 hours ago at Capitals Insider

(John McDonnell/The Washington Post) Defenseman John Carlson will be out to prove he's right where he belongs when he makes his NHL debut for the Capitals tonight against the Canadiens. "It's always interesting when you see guys get their first taste ...

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Boudreau keeps expectations for Carlson in check

 

Published 34 hours ago at Capitals Insider

Now that six Washington Capitals are nursing injuries with a four-games-in-six-nights stretch set to begin tomorrow at home against Montreal, the big story of the day at KCI was the re-appearance of 2008 first-round pick John Carlson, called up from ...

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Caps recall Carlson

 

Published 38 hours ago at Capitals Insider

With defensemen Milan Jurcina and Shaone Morrisonn nicked up, the Capitals have recalled first-round pick John Carlson from Hershey. He's here at Kettler skating with Tom Poti during beginning-of-practice drills. How big of a deal is this? Well, owner ...

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Morning roundup: Semin sidelined

 

Published 38 hours ago at Capitals Insider

(Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post) An MRI exam on Alexander Semin's right wrist did not reveal any structural damage, but the winger is listed as day to day (don't you love that term?) and GM George McPhee said it's unclear when he'll return. "The ...

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Published 38 hours ago at Capitals Insider

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Updates on Semin, Laing and Theodore

 

Published 2 days ago at Capitals Insider

Alexander Semin arrived at KCI after his teammates practiced wearing a new brace on his right wrist (the type with Velcro straps on it). An MRI revealed nothing serious, GM George McPhee said. But the Caps' second-most dangerous goal scorer might be ...

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Updates from practice: Semin hurt

 

Published 2 days ago at Capitals Insider

Tarik's running to talk to GMGM, so here are a few updates via Twitter: * Jose Theodore is on the ice for practice after missing yesterday's game for family reasons. * Many players are taking their option not to skate today, including Alexander Semin, ...

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Morning roundup: Bradley steals the spotlight

 

Published 2 days ago at Capitals Insider

(Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Matt Bradley got into a fight that left him with a gash over his left eye in the first period, then scored the go-ahead goal in the Caps' 4-2 win over the Rangers last night at Madison Square Garden. Oh yeah, and Alex ...

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Caps 4, Rangers 2

 

Published 3 days ago at Capitals Insider

The night was supposed to belong to Alex Ovechkin. Instead, it belonged to Matt Bradley. As I wrote in my gamer story (which can be found here), Bradley was the Capitals' catalyst in a 4-2 victory over the Rangers tonight. The fourth line winger ...

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Laing update

 

Published 3 days ago at Capitals Insider

Coach Bruce Boudreau said he thinks Quintin Laing suffered a broken jaw when he was struck in the face by a Michal Rozsival shot in the third period. The team has not provided an official diagnosis yet, but Boudreau said Laing will remain in New York ...

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Tonight's lineup: Caps at Rangers

 

Published 3 days ago at Capitals Insider

Semyon Varlamov will start in goal in Alex Ovechkin's return to the Caps' lineup tonight at Madison Square Garden. Henrik Lundqvist, meantime, will get the nod for the Rangers. Alexander Semin is out with what's believed to be a right wrist injury, ...

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Semin sent home to see doctor

 

Published 3 days ago at Capitals Insider

The Caps have gained one Russian winger and lost another. Alex Ovechkin will return against the Rangers tonight, but Alexander Semin was sent home to Arlington to see a doctor, Coach Bruce Boudreau said. Although the Caps are officially calling Semin ...

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Ovechkin ready for 'cool moment'

 

Published 3 days ago at Capitals Insider

Have a seat, folks. We've got a lot to talk about this morning. First off, Alex Ovechkin was the first player on the ice here at Madison Square Garden and treated the short session as though he's going to play. Afterward, both he and Coach Bruce ...

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Theodore takes leave, Neuvirth and Beagle recalled

 

Published 3 days ago at Capitals Insider

Goalie Jose Theodore has returned to Washington for personal reasons and the Caps have recalled Michal Neuvirth and Jay Beagle. Neuvirth, obviously, is here to back up Semyon Varlamov, and Beagle is here just in case David Steckel can't go. Steckel ...

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Boudreau: 'As of today, he's in'

 

Published 4 days ago at Capitals Insider

Coach Bruce Boudreau was coy when asked whether Alex Ovechkin would be back in the lineup tomorrow, saying: "As of today, he's in." So it appears that as long as there aren't any setbacks, he should return from a 16-day layoff against the Rangers ...

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Ovechkin on top line

 

Published 4 days ago at Capitals Insider

It's been a couple of weeks since we've seen this: Alex Ovechkin practicing on the top line. There's no official word on whether the two-time MVP will return for tomorrow's game at Madison Square Garden, but this is the first time since Ovechkin was ...

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Devils 5, Caps 2

 

Published 6 days ago at Capitals Insider

What a letdown for the Caps tonight at Prudential Center. They came here riding a four game winning streak and with something to prove against a very good Devils' team. And, after taking an early 2-0 lead, they stunk. Jose Theodore had another rough ...

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Tonight's lineup: Caps at Devils

 

Published 6 days ago at Capitals Insider

Jose Theodore will start in goal tonight as the Eastern Conference's top two teams battle at Prudential Center. Martin Brodeur, meanwhile, will start for the Devils, who have won seven straight and 10 of their past 11 games. Alex Ovechkin, Mike Knuble ...

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Ovechkin out tonight in New Jersey

 

Published 6 days ago at Capitals Insider

Alex Ovechkin will miss his sixth straight game tonight, Coach Bruce Boudreau confirmed moments ago. And although the team still hasn't announced when he'll return, all indications are that No. 8 will be back in the lineup Tuesday at Madison Square ...

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Ovechkin: 'You never know'

 

Published 6 days ago at Capitals Insider

Alex Ovechkin skated hard at the end of the morning skate with the assistant coaches, which usually is a sure sign he won't be in the lineup tonight. But Ovechkin insisted that a decision on his status against the Devils has not been made --yet. ...

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Ovechkin will be game-time decision (updated)

 

Published 6 days ago at Capitals Insider

Alex Ovechkin will take the morning skate, then is expected to take the pre-game warm-up tonight at Prudential Center. If all goes well, the two-time MVP and team officials will then decide whether he'll return from a five-game absence and face the ...

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Published 6 days ago at Capitals Insider

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Caps 3, Wild 1

 

Published 7 days ago at Capitals Insider

The Caps took a third period lead, and for a change, held on and beat the Wild, 3-1, to pick up their fourth win in a row. But tonight was just as much about what they lost. Mike Kunble is out three to four weeks with a broken finger, leaving a huge ...

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Knuble out three to four weeks

 

Published 7 days ago at Capitals Insider

Mike Knuble suffered a broken finger late in the first period and will need surgery, a team official said. He is expected to miss three to four weeks. The first line right wing was injured when he was shoved from behind and crashed headfirst into the ...

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Tonight's lineup: Wild at Caps

 

Published 7 days ago at Capitals Insider

Semyon Varlamov will make his second start in seven games tonight when the Caps host Wild. Backup Josh Harding, meantime, will get the nod for Minnesota. David Steckel is back from tending to family matters and will play tonight, according to Coach ...

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Nylander update

 

Published 7 days ago at Capitals Insider

Here's an update from Slava Malamud of Russia's Sport-Express on the Michael Nylander situation: The ever-changing Michael Nylander-to-the-KHL story may or may not be nearing its conclusion, with more information leaking out by the day. As Tarik ...

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Jurcina out, Steckel questionable

 

Published 7 days ago at Capitals Insider

Coach Bruce Boudreau said Milan Jurcina will miss tonight's game against Minnesota and probably Saturday's game in New Jersey with a pulled muscle in his lower body. Boudreau also said Jeff Schultz will be a healthy scratch, so that means Tyler Sloan ...

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Ovechkin a "possibility" for tomorrow

 

Published 7 days ago at Capitals Insider

Alex Ovechkin won't play tonight against the Wild, but Coach Bruce Boudreau said there's a "possibility" that he'll suit up tomorrow in New Jersey. "He feels great," Boudreau said of the two-time MVP. "I said go over and talk to [head athletic trainer ...

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Varlamov to start

 

Published 7 days ago at Capitals Insider

Based on the morning skate, it looks like Semyon Varlamov will get the nod in net tonight against Minnesota. It also appears that Alex Ovechkin (strain near his left shoulder), Jeff Schultz (groin) and Milan Jurcina (undisclosed) will be out. Ovechkin ...

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Morning roundup: Just 'a couple of days' away?

 

Published 7 days ago at Capitals Insider

Alex Ovechkin practiced with his teammates yesterday for the first time since suffering a left shoulder strain on Nov. 1 and says he expects to return to the lineup in "a couple of days." He raced up and down the ice, swinging his arms comfortably and ...

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Varlamov on nerves, fans, the save

 

Published 8 days ago at Capitals Insider

(John McDonnell/The Washington Post) Here's another update from Russian reporter Slava Malamud: Oh, how many ways there are for a goaltender to make an eye-popping save. It's one of those wonderful things about the game of hockey. And I bet you ...

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Ovechkin's 'getting closer'

 

Published 8 days ago at Capitals Insider

Alex Ovechkin returned to practice this morning and easily had his best skate since suffering that left shoulder strain on Nov. 1. He participated in all of the drills (none involved contact) and, for the first time, took full slap shots. Coach Bruce ...

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Video: Bettman on KHL relations

 

Published 8 days ago at Capitals Insider

If the NHL and Kontinental Hockey League are going to work together in the future, it won't be before reaching "common ground on some fundamental issues," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said last night following a meeting with KHL President Alex ...

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Ovechkin back at practice

 

Published 8 days ago at Capitals Insider

Quick update from Tarik: Alex Ovechkin is on the ice for practice. Not sure if he'll be participating fully or not. But he's letting his shots rip.

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Morning roundup: An 11th-round knockout

 

Published 8 days ago at Capitals Insider

Your Browser DoesNot Support IFrames. Well, that one was interesting. Alexander Semin has two goals, Chris Clark had the decisive tally in the 11th round and the Caps beat the Isles, 5-4, last night. "Even when we were down, I never thought that we ...

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Caps 5, Isles 4 (SO)

 

Published 9 days ago at Capitals Insider

The Caps beat the Islanders, 5-4, in the shootout tonight. But the buzz after the game was about a player who wasn't in the lineup. According to a report on RDS.ca, Michael Nylander has agreed to be loaned to Dynamo Minsk of the KHL. Forward Michael ...

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Clark lifts Caps in shootout

 

Published 9 days ago at Capitals Insider

Chris Clark scored the decisive goal in the 11th round of the shootout to give the Caps a 5-4 victory over the Isles. Here's what Clark had to say about his "move," singular:

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Tonight's lineup: Islanders at Caps

 

Published 9 days ago at Capitals Insider

Jose Theodore will start in goal tonight as the Caps look to win their third in a row. Dwayne Roloson, meantime, will get the nod for injury and illness depleted Islanders. While the Caps won't have Alex Ovechkin, a thin New York lineup will be ...

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Published 9 days ago at Capitals Insider

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Caps' collective health on upswing

 

Published 9 days ago at Capitals Insider

Here's the latest infirmary report: Alex Ovechkin (left shoulder strain) has unofficially been upgraded to "questionable" for this weekend's games; Mike Green (upper body) and Alexander Semin (right wrist) will suit up tonight; Boyd Gordon (sore back) ...

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Ovechkin 'questionable' for the weekend

 

Published 9 days ago at Capitals Insider

The biggest news this morning was Alex Ovechkin's continued improvement from a left shoulder strain. There's been so much improvement (videos here), in fact, that Coach Bruce Boudreau called the two-time MVP "questionable" for this weekend's games. ...

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Video: Ovechkin making progress

 

Published 9 days ago at Capitals Insider

Alex Ovechkin didn't skate with his teammates but did come onto the ice afterward. He seems to have his range of motion back, taking slap shots and doing full wind-ups. Today's focus has been stickhandling and shooting, whereas the last few times he ...

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Morning roundup: Making a splash

 

Published 9 days ago at Capitals Insider

(John McDonnell/The Washington Post) In three games with the Caps, undersized center Mathieu Perreault has taken advantage of his call-up, racking up a goal and two assists and impressing Coach Bruce Boudreau. "He's had a great week," Boudreau said. ...

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Nylander update

 

Published 10 days ago at Capitals Insider

While a number of outlets are confirming that Michael Nylander appears to be headed to Russia, including this report posted on TSN.ca within the past hour, a Caps official just said the team does not expect an update on the veteran center's status ...

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Ovechkin continues to improve

 

Published 10 days ago at Capitals Insider

Alex Ovechkin hasn't practiced with his teammates yet, but he reiterated moments ago that he's inching closer to returning to the Caps' lineup. "I feel better today," said Ovechkin, who skated on his own this morning. "Right now I feel better every ...

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Practice updates

 

Published 10 days ago at Capitals Insider

Taking pity on the Twitter-less this morning. Here are a few updates from @tarikelbashir (I'll add more as he tweets): * Alex Ovechkin and Jeff Schultz skated with S&C; coach Mark Nemish before the team practice. * Alexander Semin, who is nursing a ...

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