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Alex Ovechkin-Less Capitals Look Lost Against New Jersey

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New Article: Capital Defense: Can Washington's Defense Last the Long Haul?

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The Washington Capitals currently sit comfortably in a playoff spot, seven points ahead of their next closest foe in the Southeast Division and trailing by just two points in the Eastern Conference...

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New Article: Pothier, Morrison lift Caps

published by Mark Buterbaugh

The Washington Capitals snapped out of a three gaming losing streak with a big 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers tonight in Florida. D Mike Green and D Jeff Schultz left the game in the second period and did not return...

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Mark Distefano commented on Alexander the Reckless Strikes Again

I love the last paragraph. People who don't like ovechkin don't seem to be able to avoid slipping in something about how hes gonna get hurt...

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New Article: RED ALERT: Ovie out this weekend

published by Mark Buterbaugh

Dialogue . . . Caps embark on a Friday/Saturday back to back series against the Florida Panthers tonight. The Caps have lost three in a row, going 0-1-2 against NY Islanders, Columbus, and New Jersey...

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Joe Bagadonuts commented on The Michael Nylander Saga Continues For The Washington Capitals

Long term deals with Semin and Mike Green? Mike Green is signed through 2013 and then he's an RFA. I think you mean Nick Backstrom perhaps???...

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New Article: Alex Ovechkin-Less Capitals Look Lost Against New Jersey

published by Dave Nichols

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)...

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They still will blow late leads and lose. Defense wont get better anytime soon and goalie situation is scary bad. Tonites game prime example. 1 to...

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buzz one commented on Can Injury to Alex Ovechkin Make the Capitals Stronger?

If that means will the Caps players finally get to play with the puck then Yes they will get better. The players dont seem to play...

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Can The Caps Survive Without Ovechkin? has been liked by maggie smith.

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New Article: Can The Caps Survive Without Ovechkin?

published by Benjamin Farquhar

Even though Halloween was over well before the Washington Capitals took the ice on Sunday afternoon, the scariest part of their weekend was still in store...

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New Article: RED ALERT: Perhaps Dan Snyder could learn from Ted Leonsis edition

published by Mark Buterbaugh

The Washington Capitals are moving on, looking forward to a showdown with the hot New Jersey Devils. They will do so without the greatest player on the planet, Alexander Ovechkin. Ovechkin is listed as week to week and will not play on Wednesday...

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New Article: RED ALERT: An Ovechkin edition

published by Mark Buterbaugh

Ovie Injury Status Recap . . . A ton has been written already here and everywhere else on the injury status of Alexander Ovechkin. A recap of what we know. Ovechkin was downgraded yesterday from day to day to week to week...

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