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Caps Win Home Opener, Ovechkin Nets Two
Caps Win Home Opener, Ovechkin Nets Two
The story was looking awfully familiar. New Caps goalie Jose Theodore was in goal, and Chicago struck twice early in the first period to take a 2-0 lead. Eerily similar to last night. Nerves flared as Theodore was stunned.
Caps 5, Canucks 1
nhl.com — Caps 5, Canucks 1 (more) Caps 5, Canucks 1

Ovechkin too much for Blackhawks
chicagotribune.com — Alex Ovechkin scored twice, a sprawling Brooks Laich was credited with the go-ahead goal after a replay review, and the Washington Capitals came back to beat the Blackhawks 4-2 Saturday night. (more) Ovechkin too much for Blackhawks
Caps Report: Ovechkin/Crosby Taking a Back Seat?
Caps Report: Ovechkin/Crosby Taking a Back Seat?
dcprosportsreport.com — Funny thing is, the game feature the NHL’s two premier starts, none bigger, but both have yet to hit any offensive stride. Alexander Ovechkin has netted 2 goals with 0 assists, while the Washington offense has been powered by Alexander Semin, Mike Green, and Michael Nylander. Meanwhile, Sidney Crosy (more) Caps Report: Ovechkin/Crosby Taking a Back Seat?
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