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Washington Capitals

The Caps loaded up on free agents in the off-season after finishing near the bottom of the conference in 2006

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April 2008
- In OT of Game 7, Lupul Lifts Flyers
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 23, 08 2:57 AM CDT
  
  The Philadelphia Flyers finally figured out how to put away the Washington Capitals. Joffrey Lupul put in a rebound during a power play 6:06 into overtime in Game 7 to lift Philadelphia past Alex Ovechkin and Washington 3-2 on Tuesday night in their Eastern Conference first-round series. More »
- Ovechkin Forces Game 7
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 21, 08 10:56 PM CDT
  
  Alex Ovechkin truly was "Alexander the Great" with the Washington Capitals' season on the line. Held without a goal for four straight games, Ovechkin scored twice in the third period to lift the Capitals to a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers and send the series back to Washington for a decisive Game 7. More »
- Huet's 30 Saves Lift Capitals
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 19, 08 4:54 PM CDT
  
  The young Washington Capitals finally seem to be getting the hang of this thing called playoff hockey. With just the right mix of brawn and skill, the Capitals stayed alive today by knocking the Philadelphia Flyers off stride early and holding onto the lead with another solid game from goaltender Cristobal Huet, winning 3-2 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. More »
- Flyers Edge Capitals in Double OT
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 17, 08 11:47 PM CDT
  
  Danny Briere saved the game for the Flyers in regulation and Mike Knuble got them a win away from the second round in a thrilling double-overtime finish. Knuble poked in his second goal of the series 6:40 into the second OT to give Philadelphia a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on tonight and a 3-1 series lead. More »
- Flyers Take 2-1 Series Lead
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 15, 08 10:49 PM CDT
  
  Danny Briere's so-so first season in Philadelphia has turned sensational in the playoffs. Briere has played more like the league's top player than likely MVP Alex Ovechkin, scoring two more goals with an assist, leading the Flyers to a 6-3 victory over the Washington Captials in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series on Tuesday night. More »
- Biron Shuts Out Caps
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 13, 08 5:44 PM CDT
  
  Martin Biron’s 24 saves led the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-0 victory over the Washington Capitals today. Biron kicked Alex Ovechkin's power-play wrist shot away in the first period, used the handle of his stick to deflect Alexander Semin's breakaway attempt in the second and sprawled on his back while corralling the puck with his arm to thwart Dave Steckel in the third. More »
- Ovechkin's Goal Leads Caps to Game 1 Win
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 11, 08 10:52 PM CDT
  
  Held without a shot until late in the third period, Alex Ovechkin stole the puck and netted the tiebreaking goal with 4 1/2 minutes remaining, leading the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series Friday. Ovechkin also set up the first of two goals by defenseman Mike Green. More »
- Ovechkin, Caps in Playoffs
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 6, 08 2:29 AM CDT
  
  Make room in the playoffs for MVP front-runner Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Tomas Fleischmann, Sergei Fedorov and Alexander Semin scored for the Capitals, who clinched the Southeast Division title with a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers last night. The win was also the Capitals' seventh straight. The Capitals needed only 4 1/2 months to go from worst in the NHL to Southeast Division champions. More »
- Ovechkin Scores 64th, 65th in Caps' Win
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 3, 08 9:51 PM CDT
  
  Alex Ovechkin's record-setting goal was scored in such close quarters that it took some 20 minutes and a host of replay angles before he got credit for it. He left no doubt when he scored again, unleashing a blistering shot that put the Washington Capitals one step closer to the playoffs. More »
- Devils Best Islanders, Clinch Playoff Berth
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 1, 08 11:20 PM CDT
  
  Zach Parise’s goal 29 seconds into overtime gave New Jersey a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders and also clinched a playoff spot for the Devils. New Jersey has a two point lead on the New York Rangers for fourth place and can still win the Atlantic Division; a loss would have given the title to Pittsburgh, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL: More »
March 2008
- Huet Pays Dividends Again for Capitals
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 29, 08 11:42 PM CDT
  
  Trading for Cristobal Huet paid off again for the Washington Capitals tonight, reports the Associated Press. Huet recorded his second shutout for the Caps and 17th of his career by blanking the Florida Panthers, 4-0, making 32 saves. It was Huet's fourth shutout of the season. Viktor Kozlov had a goal and two assists as the Caps won for the eighth time in nine games. In other NHL action: More »
- Caps Grab OT Win, Remain in Playoff Chase
  
  newser | Washington Post | Mar 27, 08 11:38 PM CDT
  
  The Capitals got the two points they needed tonight, but the Lightning didn’t give them up without a fight. Alexander Semin got Washington through regulation and Tomas Fleischmann won it for them in overtime, reports the AP. The victory puts the Caps just two points out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Elsewhere in the NHL: More »
- Ovechkin, Capitals Win Pyrrhic Victory
  
  newser | Washington Post | Mar 25, 08 11:43 PM CDT
  
  Despite Alex Ovechkin's record breaking 61st goal of the season, and a 3-2 besting of Carolina, the Caps needed more, the Washington Post reports—like a win in regulation. Thanks to Viktor Kozlov's effort in the shootout, Washington earned two points, but a net gain of only one on the 'Canes, leaving Carolina still four points ahead in the Southeast with five games left. In other NHL action: More »
- Philly Hangs On, Beats Rangers in Shootout
  
  newser | Philadelphia Inquirer | Mar 21, 08 10:38 PM CDT
  
  Philadelphia blew a two-goal lead in the third period, allowing a pair of Ranger tallies in less than two minutes, and Jaromir Jagr's tying goal inside of two minutes remaining, but eventually won in the shootout on Mike Richards' backhander, 4-3. Daniel Briere scored twice for the Flyers. The win propelled Philly into seventh place in the Eastern Conference. Elsewhere: More »
- Sharks Secure Postseason in Wild Shootout
  
  newser | San Jose Mercury News | Mar 20, 08 5:41 AM CDT
  
  San Jose had to put in a longer work night to clinch a playoff berth after Minnesota's Marion Gaborik turned a 3-2 Sharks lead into an overtime battle last night. Evgeni Nabokov came through in the shootout to put a 4-3 cap on the often fierce game, the San Jose Mercury News reports. On other major-league ice: More »
- Backup Goalie, Blue Jackets Put Out Flames 3-0
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 18, 08 11:03 PM CDT
  
  The Columbus Blue Jackets’ backup net minder Fredrik Norrena stopped 18 shots en route to his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames. Manny Malhotra led Columbus with two goals, his second such effort in as many games. Rick Nash added a goal and two assist, according to the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL: More »
- Caps Take Care of Bruins
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 16, 08 11:05 PM CDT
  
  It took a shootout for the Capitals to beat the Bruins today, as Alexander Semin and Viktor Kozlov scored Washington’s two overtime goals, giving the Caps a 2-1 win. Despite losing the game the Bruins managed to move up in the standings: they’re now tied with the Rangers for sixth-place in the Eastern Conference, reports the Associated Press. More »
- Beating Blues Brings Sharks' Streak to 11
  
  newser | San Jose Mercury News | Mar 15, 08 7:16 AM CDT
  
  The Sharks did all their damage in the first period last night, first scoring 70 seconds in and then getting three goals within three minutes to put the game well out of St. Louis's reach. The 4-1 victory was the 11th straight for the Sharks, setting a new franchise record and increasing San Jose's division lead over Dallas, the Mercury News reports. Elsewhere in the NHL: More »
- Leafs Best Flyers, Gain on Playoffs
  
  newser | Globe and Mail | Mar 12, 08 11:18 PM CDT
  
  Three different Maple Leafs scored in their sorely-needed 3-2 victory over the Flyers; Toronto trails Philadelphia by five points for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. With just 10 games remaining that gap will be tough to close, especially if captain Mats Sundin’s first-period groin strain turns into anything serious, reports the Globe and Mail . Elsewhere in the NHL: More »
- Lundqvist Brilliant in Rangers' Win
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 9, 08 8:12 PM CDT
  
  Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist earned his eighth shutout this season and was one shot better than his counterpart, Boston's Alex Auld, as New York won 1-0 in the shootout. Nigel Dawes, fast becoming the Rangers' shootout specialist, scored for the third time in four games to move his team into sixth in the East, one point ahead of Boston, writes AP. Elsewhere: More »

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Washington Capitals hockey players pose for a team photo, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, in Washington. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari) (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals hockey players gather around as a coach gives instructions during practice, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, in Washington. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari) (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals hockey players skate across the ice during practice, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, in Washington. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari) (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, right, skates to position during practice, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, in Washington. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari) (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin of Russia points to the crowd after scoring the winning goal in overtime to beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in their NHL hockey game in Boston in this April 10, 2006, file... (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom of Sweden controls the puck as Atlanta Thrashers' Brett Streling defends in the first period of a hockey game Friday, Oct. 5,2007 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals goalie Brent Johnson blocks a shot as Atlanta Thrashers' Marian Hossa (18) looks on in the third period of a hockey game Friday, Oct. 5,2007 in Atlanta. Washington won 3-1. (AP Photo/John... (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin center, Mike Green, center, celebrates with teammates Tom Poti (3) and Mike Green (52) after a goal by Victor Kozlov of Russia, in the third period of a hockey game... (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals goalie Brent Johnson blocks a shot as Atlanta Thrashers' Marian Hossa (18) looks on in the third period of a hockey game Friday, Oct. 5,2007 in Atlanta. Washington won 3-1. (AP Photo/John... (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) of Russia, celebrates his goal with teammate Shaone Morrisonn (26) during the first period of a NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday, Oct. 6,... (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) of Russia battles for the puck against Carolina Hurricanes' Glen Wesley (2) during the third period of a NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, in Washington.... (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals goalie Olie Kolzig of South Africa blocks the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of a NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, in Washington. The Capitals... (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals goalie Olie Kolzig (37) is congratulated by teammate Alex Ovechkin, second from left, of Russia, after the Capitals shut out the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 in an NHL hockey game Saturday,... (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom (19) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during a NHL hockey game, Saturday Oct. 6, 2007, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-0.(AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals Mike Green, left, lands on the ice after colliding with New York Islanders Sean Bergenheim, right, during the first period of their hockey game, Monday, Oct. 8, 2007 at Nassau Coliseum... (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, moves the puck past New York Islanders Andy Sutton (25) as Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro (39) and Mike Sillinger (18) look on during the first... (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals goalie Olie Kolzig, of South Africa, kicks the puck away as Milan Jurcina (23), of Slovakia, and New York Islanders Trent Hunter (7) battle for a rebound during the second period... (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) puts the puck past New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro to score as Radek Martinek (24), of the Czech Republic, looks on during the third period of their hockey... (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) celebrates after he put the puck past New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro, back left, to score as Radek Martinek (24), of the Czech Republic, lays on the ice... (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals goalie Olie Kolzig (37) is congratulated by teammate Alex Ovechkin, second from left, of Russia, after the Capitals shut out the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 in an NHL hockey game in Washington... (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin of Russia, center, celebrates with teammates Tom Poti (3) and Mike Green (52) after a goal by Victor Kozlov of Russia, in the third period of a hockey game against... (Associated Press)

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