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Minus Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Tame Toothless Panthers 6-2

Washington, D.C.—The Washington Capitals received six goals from five different players, and goalie Semyon Varlamov was not dented until well after the outcome had been decided, as the ...

Written by Dave Nichols about 2 days ago 34 reads 0 comments
Memo to Washington Nationals: Stay the Course

There are plenty in the Natosphere that want Mike Rizzo and the Washington Nationals to make a big splash and sign a bunch of free agents this winter to improve the product on the field...

Written by Dave Nichols about 2 days ago 101 reads 3 comments
Alex Ovechkin Suspended Two Games: Is He Aggressive, Reckless, or Dirty?

According to ESPN.com, and confirmed by Capitals Insider, Alex Ovechkin has been suspended for two games following his second game misconduct ejection in three games for the kneeing major he ...

Written by Dave Nichols about 4 days ago 320 reads 11 comments
Injury To Alex Ovechkin Overshadows Capitals Win Over Carolina

The Washington Capitals got two goals from Nicklas Backstrom and 38 saves from Jose Theodore, making his first start in over two weeks, to beat Southeast Division foe Carolina on the road, 3-1...

Written by Dave Nichols about 5 days ago 315 reads 12 comments
Rookie Karl Alzner Plays Important Role in Washington Capitals Win Over Montreal

The Washington Capitals stormed out of the gates, going up 2-0 midway through the first period. But the home-standing Montreal Canadiens scored three straight goals in the second and third periods and looked to be controlling the game...

Written by Dave Nichols about 7 days ago 87 reads 2 comments
Washington Capitals' Semyon Varlamov Growing Into No.1 Role, Shuts Out Sabres

Washington, D.C.: Semyon Varlamov made the saves, Alex Ovechkin and Eric Fehr scored the goals, and the Caps' penalty killers put the clamps on in the third period, as the Washington Capitals ...

Written by Dave Nichols about 10 days ago 124 reads 5 comments
Washington Nationals See Minor League All-Stars As Hope For The Future

The Topps Company, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, named their 2009 Class A All-Stars today, and two Washington Nationals prospects were on the team. Shortstop Danny Espinosa, who plays for Potomac of the Carolina League, was named to the team.

Written by Dave Nichols about 10 days ago 99 reads 0 comments
Capitals-Senators: Caps "Collapse" in Third, Lose to Sens 4-3 in OT

The Washington Capitals, as they have so many times this season , dominated through two periods, taking a 3-1 lead into the final frame against the Ottawa Senators Monday evening...

Written by Dave Nichols about 11 days ago 44 reads 0 comments
Capitals-Canadiens: Caps' Last Shot Rings Post, Not Bell in 3-2 Loss to Habs

With 19 seconds remaining in the game and trailing by one, Mike Green hit the right post flush and the puck gently came to rest underneath Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price, and the Washington ...

Written by Dave Nichols about 15 days ago 40 reads 0 comments
Washington Nationals Hope To Build Foundation for Winning

The Washington Nationals announced today the hiring of Jim Riggleman's 2010 field staff. Some of the names we knew. Others? Not so much...

Written by Dave Nichols about 15 days ago 105 reads 0 comments
Unsung Hero Matt Bradley Paces Capitals Over Rangers

Matt Bradley was in the the right place twice last night in the Washington Capitals 4-2 win over the New York Rangers, and he made the right plays both times...

Written by Dave Nichols about 17 days ago 91 reads 1 comments
Alex Ovechkin-Less Capitals Look Lost Against New Jersey

The Washington Capitals, looking for someone to provide a spark in the absence of two-time defending Hart Trophy winner Alex Ovechkin, got the complete opposite last night in a 3-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils (9-4-0)...

Written by Dave Nichols about about 1 month ago 124 reads 0 comments
Alex Ovechkin Hurt as Capitals Lose to Columbus 5-4 in Overtime

For the second game in a row, the Washington Capitals fell in overtime at home to an opponent they should have dominated. On Sunday afternoon, in a strange 5:00 p.m. start, the Caps fell to the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 when R...

Written by Dave Nichols about about 1 month ago 207 reads 0 comments
Capitals-Thrashers: Washington Lets Atlanta Back Into Game, Escapes With 4-3 Win

It was another one of those games again, the games that are driving Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau slowly crazy. On the road, the Caps came out against a wounded Atlanta Thrashers squad and dominated through about 35 minutes...

Written by Dave Nichols about about 1 month ago 37 reads 0 comments
Capitals-Flyers: Washington Finds Some Toughness in 4-2 Win Over Flyers

For moments in the second period, it looked like the Washington Capitals were not going to be able to match the Philadelphia Flyers' intensity, physically...

Written by Dave Nichols about about 1 month ago 50 reads 0 comments
The Michael Nylander Saga Continues For The Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals loaned center Michael Nylander to Grand Rapids of the AHL (Detroit's affiliate) this week, in an attempt to find some playing time for the 37-year-old Swede. To what result, at this point, is anyone's guess...

Written by Dave Nichols about about 1 month ago 315 reads 3 comments
Capitals Lack Killer Instinct in Shootout Win Over Struggling Predators

Washington, D.C.: Alex Ovechkin did what he does best: score goals. He scored twice in regulation and again in the shootout to lead the Washington Capitals over the Nashville Predators 3-2...

Written by Dave Nichols about about 1 month ago 89 reads 0 comments
Capitals Put the Fix on Sharks, Break Four-Game Losing Streak in the Process

For the first time since opening night against Boston, the Washington Capitals played a full 60-minute hockey game on Thursday night...

Written by Dave Nichols about about 1 month ago 61 reads 0 comments
For Washington Capitals, Amusement Park Party Is an Analogy

The Washington Capitals had a party for their season ticket holders—all 14,000 of them—Tuesday night at Six Flags Amusement Park in suburban Maryland...

Written by Dave Nichols about about 1 month ago 229 reads 2 comments
More Turnover in Washington Nationals Front Office

According to multiple sources, the Washington Nationals have hired former Atlanta Braves scouting director Roy Clark as assistant general manager, with his duties to be varied and wide-ranging...

Written by Dave Nichols about about 1 month ago 100 reads 2 comments
Washington Captials Lose Lead Late Again In 3-2 Loss To New Jersey

"One bad shift in the third period" was how Washington Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau described his team's effort in a 3-2 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils, who were completing a three-game road trip Monday night at a sold-out Verizon Center...

Written by Dave Nichols about about 1 month ago 68 reads 0 comments
Washington Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo Making Changes to Organization

The Washington Nationals, under General Manager Mike Rizzo, are doing some fall housecleaning. Rizzo, given the official "boss" title immediately after the successful Steven Strasburg negotiations, ...

Written by Dave Nichols about about 1 month ago 148 reads 0 comments
Capitals-Rangers: Washington Outworked, Outplayed in 4-3 Loss

WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 8—From the drop of the opening faceoff Thursday night at Verizon Center, the Washington Capitals played like they were in the third game of a western swing instead of their second home game of the season after a day off...

Written by Dave Nichols about about 1 month ago 56 reads 0 comments
Mistakes and Penalties Doom Capitals in Overtime Loss To Flyers

The Washington Capitals came into hostile territory and went home with a point against the Flyers in Philadelphia Tuesday night. Washington lost the game 6-5 in overtime...

Written by Dave Nichols about 2 months ago 77 reads 4 comments
Ryan Zimmerman, John Lannan Headline 2009 Washington Nationals DC-IBWA Awards

The Washington, D.C. chapter of the Internet Baseball Writers Association (DC-IBWA) is an organization comprised of Internet writers, online media outlets and bloggers...

Written by Dave Nichols about 2 months ago 41 reads 0 comments

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Dave Nichols Article Archive

Minus Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Tame Toothless Panthers 6-2

Memo to Washington Nationals: Stay the Course

Alex Ovechkin Suspended Two Games: Is He Aggressive, Reckless, or Dirty?

Injury To Alex Ovechkin Overshadows Capitals Win Over Carolina

Rookie Karl Alzner Plays Important Role in Washington Capitals Win Over Montreal

Washington Capitals' Semyon Varlamov Growing Into No.1 Role, Shuts Out Sabres

Washington Nationals See Minor League All-Stars As Hope For The Future

Capitals-Senators: Caps "Collapse" in Third, Lose to Sens 4-3 in OT

Capitals-Canadiens: Caps' Last Shot Rings Post, Not Bell in 3-2 Loss to Habs

Washington Nationals Hope To Build Foundation for Winning

Unsung Hero Matt Bradley Paces Capitals Over Rangers

Alex Ovechkin-Less Capitals Look Lost Against New Jersey

Alex Ovechkin Hurt as Capitals Lose to Columbus 5-4 in Overtime

Capitals-Thrashers: Washington Lets Atlanta Back Into Game, Escapes With 4-3 Win

Capitals-Flyers: Washington Finds Some Toughness in 4-2 Win Over Flyers

The Michael Nylander Saga Continues For The Washington Capitals

Capitals Lack Killer Instinct in Shootout Win Over Struggling Predators

Capitals Put the Fix on Sharks, Break Four-Game Losing Streak in the Process

For Washington Capitals, Amusement Park Party Is an Analogy

More Turnover in Washington Nationals Front Office

Washington Captials Lose Lead Late Again In 3-2 Loss To New Jersey

Washington Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo Making Changes to Organization

Capitals-Rangers: Washington Outworked, Outplayed in 4-3 Loss

Mistakes and Penalties Doom Capitals in Overtime Loss To Flyers

Ryan Zimmerman, John Lannan Headline 2009 Washington Nationals DC-IBWA Awards

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