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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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January 2008
- No Crosby, No Problem for Penguins
  
  Associated Press | Jan 20, 08 1:02 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Pittsburgh Penguins showed they can win without superstar Sidney Crosby last night, as Dany Sabourin had 31 saves to shut out the Montreal Canadiens 2-0, reports the Associated Press. Crosby is out indefinitely with a sprained and swollen right ankle. In his absence, Jeff Tatte scored in the first period to get the Penguins going. In other NHL action: More »
- Toronto Has First Win Streak in a Month
  
  Globe and Mail | Jan 17, 08 10:56 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Maple Leafs beat the Bruins in a shootout, 3-2, for their first consecutive victories in a month, but the outlook remained grim for general manager John Ferguson, Jr., reports the Toronto Globe and Mail. His team underperforming, Ferguson is likely to be replaced with former Toronto executive Cliff Fletcher. Also in shootouts: More »
- Habs Best Road-Weary Islanders 3-1
  
  Associated Press | Jan 16, 08 12:34 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Tomas Plekanec netted two goals for the Montreal Canadiens to help the Habs beat the New York Islanders 3-1 at the Nassau Coliseum. The Islanders had just returned from a successful 2-1-2 road trip but look sluggish on their home ice; Cristobal Huet needed to stop only 17 shots to earn the victory. Richard Park scored the Islanders' lone tally, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL: More »
- Flyers Skate Past Capitals
  
  Associated Press | Jan 13, 08 6:48 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Considering they were playing their third game in four nights and the Washington Capitals had played once in a week, one might think Philadelphia would struggle - and they did early on. But the Flyers came around quickly, found their scoring touch, and won the game 6-4. Mike Knuble led the attack with two goals; Kimmo Timonen added three points. More »
- Thomas, Chara Lead Bruins Over Caps 2-0
  
  Associated Press | Jan 4, 08 3:18 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Tim Thomas blanked the opposition for the first time this season and fifth time in his career, stopping all 31 Washington shots in a 2-0 home victory. Zdeno Chara had an assist and the insurance goal, and the Boston defense muffled formerly red-hot Alexander Ovechkin, halting his seven-game scoring streak. In other hockey news: More »
December 2007
- Ovechkin, Caps Light It Up in Ottawa 8-6
  
  Canadian Press | Dec 30, 07 5:39 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Alexander Ovechkin had a career-high four goals as the improving Washington Capitals surprised Eastern Conference leading Ottawa, 8-6. The Senators, whose three-game winning streak was ended, got three goals from Mike Fisher as they tried to rally during a third period in which seven goals were scored. Ovechkin has 30 goals on the season, second in the NHL. Elsewhere: More »
- Filppula's Double Take Leads Wings Past Avalanche
  
  Associated Press | Dec 28, 07 12:47 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - For the second straight night, Valtteri Filppula netted two goals, leading Detroit to a 4-2 victory over Colorado, the AP reports. The game put an end to an Avalanche home hot streak, and earned the Red Wings their 13th victory in the past 15 contests. Jiri Hudler and Mikael Samuelsson had Detroit's two other goals. Elsewhere in the NHL: More »
- Jagr, Rangers Rough Up Hurricanes
  
  Associated Press | Dec 26, 07 10:25 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Jaromir Jagr scored his first goal in 11 games and veteran Brendan Shanahan had two assists, as New York defeated Carolina in a game that saw a little of everything, including a game misconduct to Rangers tough guy Colton Orr for an illegal hit that injured Carolina's Matt Cullen. The Rangers rallied with three goals in the third period. Elsewhere: More »
- Ovechkin Good, But Not Enough, in Detroit Debut
  
  Canada.com | Dec 17, 07 11:12 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Alexander Ovechkin's first game in Detroit kept him in the running for leading goal-scorer, but it was fellow Russian Pavel Datsyuk who took over the game with three assists and a decisive goal in the shootout. Tomas Holmstrom capitalized on two of Datsyuk's masterful dimes, although he also inadvertently banked in one for Washington's Jeff Schulz. More »
- Flames Douse Host Hurricanes in Tight One
  
  Calgary Herald | Dec 14, 07 10:57 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Not exactly geographic rivals, Calgary and Carolina played a tight game more suited to familiar enemies tonight, and it was won by Calgary, 4-3, on Dion Phaneuf's goal with eight minutes remaining. During their fourth straight win on a six-game road trip the Flames also got goals from captain Jarome Iginla, Dustin Boyd, and Kristian Huselius. That's 13 goals in two games for Calgary. In other action: More »
- Caps Topple Rangers 5-4 in OT
  
  New York Times | Dec 13, 07 1:39 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - In a game that featured many stars, it was an obscure 22-year-old defenseman from Calgary that stole the show in Washington’s 5-4 overtime victory over the New York Rangers. Mike Green scored the game-winner during the extra period, and also tallied two assists. Martin Straka had two goals for the Rangers, but New York was outshot 35-23, reports the AP. More »
- Capitals End Devils' 10-Game Point Streak
  
  Associated Press | Dec 10, 07 11:08 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Washington Capitals took advantage of a rare night off for Martin Brodeur and held on for 3-2 win over New Jersey tonight, reports the AP. After a John Madden goal put the Devils ahead 1-0, the Caps got a power play goal from Nicklas Backstrom and took the lead for good on light-scoring Jeff Schultz's third goal this season. More »
- Devils Edge Caps For Ninth Straight Win
  
  Associated Press | Dec 7, 07 11:08 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The New Jersey Devils honored Hall-of-Famer Scott Stevens before the game, then reminded him of their three Stanley Cup seasons, defeating Washington, 3-2 for their ninth consecutive win. The Devils got two goals in a four-minute span in the first period against Capitals netminder Olaf Kolzig. Martin Brodeur made 23 saves for the win. Elsewhere on the frozen pond: More »
November 2007
- Biron Saves 40 as Flyers Down 'Canes
  
  Philadelphia Inquirer