1. 3 Signs That the Washington Capitals Will Contend Come Playoff Time

    The Washington Capitals are still kicking. After 29 games, Washington has 25 points. As a result, the Caps are in fourth place in the Southeast Division and 14th place in the Eastern Conference...

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  2. NCAA Bracket Is More Fun When Picks Are Based on Hottest Student Bodies

    March Madness is no fun anymore. Endlessly obsessing over my picks before I even submit them. Tirelessly tracking the scores of each and every game...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 1 month ago 1,770 reads 2 comments

  3. Rangers vs. Penguins: Live Score, Updates & Analysis

    FINAL: NEW YORK 0-3 PITTSBURGH. The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated their Atlantic Division rival, the New York Rangers, as they extend their winning streak to eight, while the Rangers lost their third straight game...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 2 months ago 1,772 reads 3 comments

  4. Nationals: Henry Rodriguez Will Make a Big Impact for the Nats in 2013

    The Washington Nationals will be pleasantly surprised to see Henry Rodriguez make a big impact for the team in 2013. Surprised, of course, because Rodriguez's impact in 2012 was not guaranteed to be positive, although it always seemed to be big...

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  5. 6 Most Important Games Remaining on the Washington Capitals Schedule

    The Washington Capitals have now played 26 games, officially passing the halfway point of the shortened 2013 NHL season. Currently, the Caps sit in third place in the Southeast Division and 12th place in the Eastern Conference...

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  6. 5 Questions Facing the Washington Capitals in the 2nd Half of the NHL Season

    The Washington Capitals have now reached the halfway point of the 2013 NHL season. Now the fun begins. In only 46 days, the regular season will end. But before then, the Capitals have several issues to address...

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  7. Is a Lack of Team Leadership Hurting the Washington Capitals?

    A lack of on-ice leadership is hurting the Washington Capitals . But I'm not here to discuss how Alex Ovechkin was never captain material . That horse has been beaten to death...

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  8. 5 Reasons George McPhee Is on the Hot Seat with the Washington Capitals

    The Washington Capitals currently have 19 points for the season. They are fourth in the Southeast Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference...

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  9. Washington Nationals: Ranking the Potential of Young Nats Players

    For the Washington Nationals , the future is now. A wave of homegrown talent led by Ryan Zimmerman, Ian Desmond and Jordan Zimmermann has improved, matured and finally made their postseason debuts...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 2 months ago 1,377 reads 2 comments

  10. Washington Capitals: Early-Season Grades for Head Coach Adam Oates

    Adam Oates is currently in his first season as coach of the Washington Capitals , his first ever NHL head coaching job...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 3 months ago 2,264 reads 31 comments

  11. Analyzing How Much Better Bryce Harper Will Be in 2013

    Bryce Harper had an outstanding 2012 MLB season, setting the National League record for home runs by a teenager while being selected to the All-Star Game and winning NL Rookie of the Year...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 3 months ago 593 reads 0 comments

  12. Capitals vs. Flyers: Breaking Down the Struggles Each Team Is Facing

    The Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers have a heated rivalry . In fact, the two teams are playing each other on Wednesday night as part of "Rivalry Night" on NBC Sports Network...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 3 months ago 2,618 reads 5 comments

  13. 4 Biggest Issues Facing the Washington Capitals Franchise in 2013

    The Washington Capitals as a team have a few issues facing them in 2013. Being last in the Eastern Conference after 16 games will do that to you...

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  14. Washington Nationals' Most Intriguing Position Battles

    The Washington Nationals have some intriguing position battles on the horizon, which will begin to play out during spring training...

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  15. 4 Reasons to Believe the Washington Capitals Can Come Back in 2013

    The Washington Capitals began the 2013 NHL season with a thud. The Caps lost their first three games—by a combined score of 14-6—and were the last NHL team to register a point in the standings...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 3 months ago 1,905 reads 5 comments

  16. Why the Washington Nationals Should Sell High on Christian Garcia Now

    Now is the time for the Washington Nationals to sell high on pitcher Christian Garcia . And here's why. The 27-year-old right-hander finally made his major league debut during the 2012 season after seven years in the minor leagues...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 3 months ago 1,353 reads 7 comments

  17. NHL Trades: 5 Reasons the Washington Capitals Need to Pick Up a Goaltender

    The Washington Capitals have two bright young stars at the goaltender position. But so far this season, both Braden Holtby and Michal Neuvirth have less-than-stellar statistics ...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 3 months ago 1,652 reads 4 comments

  18. 5 Changes That Alex Ovechkin Needs to Make to His Game

    The Washington Capitals have struggled to begin the 2013 NHL season. The same could be said for their captain, Alex Ovechkin. Washington has only nine of a possible 26 points and currently sits last in both the Southeast Division and Eastern Conference..

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 3 months ago 1,577 reads 5 comments

  19. Nationals: What Nats Fans Have to Look Forward to Most in Spring Training

    Washington Nationals pitchers and catchers report to spring training on February 14, while the full squad reports on February 17...

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  20. 4 Early Signs That Alex Ovechkin Will Not Return to Superstar Form in 2013

    Before Thursday night's tilt on the road against the arch-rival Pittsburgh Penguins, the Washington Capitals were dead last in the NHL with a mere five points in the standings after 10 games played...

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  21. Is the Washington Capitals' Clubhouse Culture Holding the Team Back?

    Something is holding back the Washington Capitals from meeting their lofty expectations. Since 2007-08, the Caps have accomplished the following: Five Stanley Cup Playoff appearances ...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 3 months ago 1,984 reads 27 comments

  22. Washington Capitals Early Season Stock Report

    The Washington Capitals are seven games into this 48 game season and currently own a record of 1-5-1, for a mere three points in the standings. Now would be a good time for an early season analysis of several members of this team...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 4 months ago 551 reads 2 comments

  23. Nationals: Washington's Best Prospect at Every Position

    It is time, once again, to take a look at the Washington Nationals' top prospects. But this time, we will look at the Nationals' top prospect at every position ...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 4 months ago 2,135 reads 1 comments

  24. 4 Changes Alex Ovechkin Needs to Make to Regain Superstar Status

    A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Alex Ovechkin was the brightest star in the NHL universe. In 2007-08, Ovechkin scored 65 goals, becoming the first 60-goal scorer since 1995-96...

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  25. 10 Sports Reality Show Ideas Better Than 'Celebrity Diving'

    ABC is airing a celebrity diving show, called Splash . One of the celebrities on the show will be Miss USA 2012 contestant Katherine Webb (pictured)...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 4 months ago 4,238 reads 2 comments