http://www.newsvine.com/washington-capitalsNewsvine - washington-capitalsen-usCopyright 2013Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:57:11 +0000Mon, 20 May 2013 00:52:02 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/11/17710943-caps-beat-hurricanes-3-1-for-6th-straight-victoryhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/11/17710943-caps-beat-hurricanes-3-1-for-6th-straight-victorynhlhurricanessportscapitalswashington-capitalscarolina-hurricanes'Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:41:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Carolina Hurricanes goalie Justin Peters, right, is beaten for a goal by Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) </p><p>Carolina Hurricanes center Jeff Skinner, right, smiles at teammate Eric Staal, third from left, after scoring past Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner, left, and goalie Braden Holtby during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) </p><p>Carolina Hurricanes center Nicolas Blanchard, right, fights Washington Capitals center Matt Hendricks during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/09/17677934-caps-get-5th-straight-win-3-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/09/17677934-caps-get-5th-straight-win-3-2nhlsportscapitalscanadienswashington-capitalsmontreal-canadiensalex-ovechkinjack-hillenWed, 10 Apr 2013 02:21:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Montreal Canadiens' Lars Eller scores past Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth as Capitals' Troy Brouwer looks on during first period NHL hockey action Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)</p><p>Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth makes a glove save as they face the Montreal Canadiens during first period NHL hockey action Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)</p><p>Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth stops the puck in front of Montreal Canadiens' Lars Eller during second period NHL hockey action Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)</p><p>Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is congratulated by teammates following a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during second period NHL hockey action Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)</p><p>Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price makes the save off Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle during first period NHL hockey action Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)</p><p>Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth gets caught underneath the fallen net as Montreal Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher skates by during first period NHL hockey action Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)</p><p>Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price makes a save off Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom during first period NHL hockey action Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/07/17645903-caps-blow-4-goal-lead-top-lightning-6-5-in-othttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/07/17645903-caps-blow-4-goal-lead-top-lightning-6-5-in-otnhlsportscapitalslightningtampa-bay-lightningwashington-capitalsalex-ovechkinmike-greenMon, 8 Apr 2013 01:51:32 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, pursues Tampa Bay Lightning center Tom Pyatt (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Mike Green (52) and others during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn (17) skates by Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30), of the Czech Republic, after he scored a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal with teammate Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, as Tampa Bay Lightning center Vincent Lecavalier (4) looks on at back right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) skates with the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine (4) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Capitals defenseman Jack Hillen (38) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Tampa Bay Lightning center Nate Thompson (44) lies on the ice after he was injured during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77), of Sweden, battles for the puck against Washington Capitals left wing Aaron Volpatti (24) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/06/17634997-ovechkin-leads-capitals-over-panthers-4-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/06/17634997-ovechkin-leads-capitals-over-panthers-4-3nhlsportscapitalspanthersflorida-pantherswashington-capitalsalex-ovechkinSun, 7 Apr 2013 02:22:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) and Florida Panthers' Erik Gudbranson (44) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)</p><p>Fans, background, celebrate with Washington Capital's Alex Overchkin (8) after he scored a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)</p><p>Washington Capitals' Mathieu Perreault (85) tries to get the puck from Florida Panthers' Filip Kuba (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)</p><p>After falling to the ice, Florida Panthers' Quinton Howden (42) reaches for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17575221-ovechkin-leads-capitals-past-hurricanes-5-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17575221-ovechkin-leads-capitals-past-hurricanes-5-3nhlhurricanessportscapitalswashington-capitalscarolina-hurricanesalex-ovechkinjiri-tlustyWed, 3 Apr 2013 01:49:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Capitals' Mike Green (52) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with teammates on the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)</p><p>Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, and Nicklas Backstrom, left, of Sweden, celebrate Ovechkin's goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with Jack Hillen (38) and Marcus Johansson (90), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)</p><p>Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, controls the puck as Carolina Hurricanes' Tim Gleason (6) defends at left during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/31/17543402-fedotenko-lifts-flyers-over-capitals-in-othttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/31/17543402-fedotenko-lifts-flyers-over-capitals-in-otnhlsportscapitalsflyerswashington-capitalsphiladelphia-flyersruslan-fedotenkokimmo-timonenMon, 1 Apr 2013 00:56:42 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Capital's Troy Brouwer, left, tries to get the puck swept aside by Philadelphia Flyers' Ilya Bryzgalov during a five-on-three Washington power play in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)</p><p>Philadelphia Flyers' Ilya Bryzgalov, left, watches the puck shot by Washington Capital Alex Ovechkin, right, go wide of the net in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/30/17533597-ovechkin-rallies-caps-to-4-3-so-win-over-sabreshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/30/17533597-ovechkin-rallies-caps-to-4-3-so-win-over-sabresnhlsportscapitalssabreswashington-capitalsbuffalo-sabresalex-ovechkinSun, 31 Mar 2013 02:00:03 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Buffalo Sabres' goaltender Jhonas Enroth (1), of Sweden, makes a save against the Washington Capitals during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)</p><p>Buffalo Sabres center Brian Flynn (65) gives chase to Washington Capitals defenseman Jack Hillen (38) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)</p><p>Buffalo Sabres left winger Marcus Foligno (82) deflects the puck as Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) turns the shot away during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17478620-tavares-leads-islanders-past-capitals-3-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17478620-tavares-leads-islanders-past-capitals-3-2nhlsportscapitalsislanderswashington-capitalsnew-york-islandersjohn-tavaresWed, 27 Mar 2013 01:49:43 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Islanders center John Tavares, center, celebrates with teammates after his go-ahead goal in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Washington. The Islanders won 3-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Capitals center Mike Ribeiro (9) shoots for a goal as New York Islanders center Marty Reasoner (16) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, is hit by New York Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey (14) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90), from Sweden, comes in to celebrate with defenseman John Carlson, after Carlson's goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates a goal by center Mike Ribeiro during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, can't keep control of the puck as New York Islanders' Andrew MacDonald (47) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>New York Islanders defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky (11), from Slovakia, looks to pass as Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21) reaches to defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>New York Islanders goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), from Kazakhstan, looks back at the goal by Washington Capitals center Mike Ribeiro during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17446319-backstrom-ovechkin-lead-caps-to-3-2-so-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17446319-backstrom-ovechkin-lead-caps-to-3-2-so-winnhlsportscapitalsrangerswashington-capitalsnew-york-rangersalex-ovechkinnicklas-backstromMon, 25 Mar 2013 01:58:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby, right, makes a save on a shot by New York Rangers' Marian Gaborik, of Slovakia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>Washington Capitals' Troy Brouwer hits the ice in front of New York Rangers' Michael Del Zotto, left, and Steve Eminger, top right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, of Sweden, makes a save during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, scores a goal as New York Rangers' Ryan McDonough, left, and Dan Girardi look on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17407261-ovechkin-caps-pound-jets-6-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17407261-ovechkin-caps-pound-jets-6-1nhljetssportscapitalswashington-capitalsalexander-ovechkinwashington-capitals'alex-ovechkinwinnipeg-jetsbraden-holtbyFri, 22 Mar 2013 03:09:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), John Carlson (74) and Troy Brouwer (20) celebrate Ovechkin's goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday, March 21, 2013. The Capitals won 4-0. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p><p>Winnipeg Jets' Chris Thorburn (22) loses his helmet in front of Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday, March 21, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p><p>Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby makes a save on a deflection by Winnipeg Jets Andrew Ladd during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday, March 21, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p><p>Winnipeg Jets' James Wright, rear, and Washington Capitals' Steve Oleksy (61) fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday, March 21, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p><p>Washington Capitals' Karl Alzner (27) and Jay Beagle (83) fight for the puck in the corner with Winnipeg Jets' Derek Meech (7) and Alexander Burmistrov (8) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday, March 21, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p><p>Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), John Carlson (74) and Troy Brouwer (20) celebrate Ovechkin's goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday, March 21, 2013. The Capitals won 4-0. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p><p>Washington Capital goaltender Braden Holtby looks up after teammate Mike Green (52) landed on him during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday, March 21, 2013. The Capitals won 4-0. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p><p>Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Ladd (16) and Bryan Little (18) and Washington Capitals' Steve Oleksy (61) look for a rebound as Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) stops the shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p><p>Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) saves a Winnipeg Jets shot despite teammate Mike Green landing on him during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday, March 21, 2013. The Capitals won 4-0. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p><p>Winnipeg Jets' Evander Kane (9) and Washington Capitals' John Carlson (74) compete for the puck deep in the Capitals zone during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday, March 21, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/19/17377640-pens-win-streak-at-10-games-with-2-1-victoryhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/19/17377640-pens-win-streak-at-10-games-with-2-1-victorynhlsportscapitalspenguinswashington-capitalspittsburgh-penguinssidney-crosbydefenseman-matt-niskanenWed, 20 Mar 2013 02:27:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Paul Martin, right, celebrates his second-period goal with defenseman Simon Despres during an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) is upended by Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins center Tyler Kennedy (48) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) returns to the bench after scoring a second-period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17340503-horton-krejci-lead-boston-past-washington-4-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17340503-horton-krejci-lead-boston-past-washington-4-1nhlsportscapitalsbruinswashington-capitalsboston-bruinsnathan-hortonmilan-lucicSat, 16 Mar 2013 20:00:16 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Capitals' Mike Ribeiro (9) tries to keep the puck away from Boston Bruins' Rich Peverley during the first period of a NHL hockey game in Boston Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>The puck hits the glass above his head as Boston Bruins' Adam McQuaid goes into the boards during the first period of a NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Boston Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Fans celebrate with Boston Bruins' Andrew Ference after he scored against the Washington Capitals during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Bruins' Adam McQuaid, top, fights with Washington Capitals' Matt Hendricks (26) during the third period of Boston's 4-1 win in an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>In this photo taken with a fisheye lens, Boston Bruins' Nathan Horton, left, celebrates a goal by Andrew Ference against Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, March 16, 2013. The Bruins won 4-1. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>In this photo taken with a fisheye lens, Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth digs the puck out of his net after a goal by Boston Bruins' Andrew Ference during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, March 16, 2013. The Bruins won 4-1. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>As fans look on, Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara, right, of Slovakia, checks Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) into the boards during the third period of Boston's 4-1 win in an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Bruins goalie Anton Khudobin, left, of Russia, stops Washington Capitals' Jason Chimera during the first period of a NHL hockey game in Boston Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17317141-ribeiros-late-goal-lifts-caps-over-caneshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17317141-ribeiros-late-goal-lifts-caps-over-canesnhlhurricanessportscapitalswashington-capitalscarolina-hurricanesmike-ribeiroFri, 15 Mar 2013 01:44:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Carolina Hurricanes goalie Dan Ellis (31) blocks the shot of Washington Capitals' Eric Fehr (16) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)</p><p>Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, controls the puck against Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Faulk (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)</p><p>Washington Capitals' Matt Hendricks (26) collides with Carolina Hurricanes' Jay Harrison (44) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/12/17288734-surging-hurricanes-beat-slumping-capitals-4-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/12/17288734-surging-hurricanes-beat-slumping-capitals-4-0nhlhurricanessportscapitalswashington-capitalscarolina-hurricanessoutheast-divisionjoe-corvojustin-petersriley-nashWed, 13 Mar 2013 01:36:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Carolina Hurricanes goalie Justin Peters (35) reaches for the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Carolina Hurricanes center Jeff Skinner (53) works the puck as he is covered by Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) blocks a shot as Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jussi Jokinen (36), from Finland, waits for a rebound with center Jeff Skinner (53), center, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/10/17259247-ovechkin-penalties-spur-rangers-4-1-win-over-capshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/10/17259247-ovechkin-penalties-spur-rangers-4-1-win-over-capsnhlsportscapitalsrangerswashington-capitalsnew-york-rangersalex-ovechkinSun, 10 Mar 2013 19:14:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) celebrates his goal with the bench against the Washington Capitals during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) works the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>New York Rangers center Brian Boyle (22) celebrates his goal with Anton Stralman (6) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Capitals defenseman Steven Oleksy, second from left, celebrate his goal with teammates Jason Chimera (25), Tom Poti (3) and Marcus Johansson (90), of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) battles for the puck against New York Rangers left wing Taylor Pyatt (14) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/07/17229157-4-quick-goals-help-capitals-beat-panthers-7-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/07/17229157-4-quick-goals-help-capitals-beat-panthers-7-1nhlsportscapitalspantherswashington-capitalsalex-ovechkinFri, 8 Mar 2013 02:37:54 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Capitals center Mathieu Perreault, top, celebrates with left wing Wojtek Wolski, from Poland, after Wolski's goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers on Thursday, March 7, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Capitals center Mike Ribeiro (9), left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, and defenseman John Erskine (4) celebrate Erskine's goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers on Thursday, March 7, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Florida Panthers goalie Scott Clemmensen watches the puck bounce after Washington Capitals center Mike Ribeiro's goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 7, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17200854-capitals-rally-from-3-down-beat-bruins-4-3-in-othttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17200854-capitals-rally-from-3-down-beat-bruins-4-3-in-otnhlsportscapitalsbruinswashington-capitalsboston-bruinseric-fehrWed, 6 Mar 2013 03:07:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr, middle facing, celebrates his game-winning goal with center Nicklas Backstrom (19) as Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) skates off the ice in the overtime period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) scores on a penalty shot past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Boston Bruins defenseman Dougie Hamilton (27) celebrates his goal past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine (4) fights with Boston Bruins right wing Shawn Thornton (22) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Boston Bruins left wing Chris Bourque (48) deflects a shot by Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, as Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40), of Finland, defends in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/02/17162102-holtby-makes-35-saves-and-caps-blank-jets-3-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/02/17162102-holtby-makes-35-saves-and-caps-blank-jets-3-0nhljetssportscapitalswashington-capitalsmike-ribeirowinnipeg-jetsbraden-holtbySat, 2 Mar 2013 23:40:43 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Capitals' Tomas Kundratek (36), Mike Ribeiro (9), Alex Ovechkin (8) and Eric Fehr (16) celebrate Ribeiro's goal against the Winnipeg Jets during third-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p><p>Washington Capitals' Tomas Mike Ribeiro (9) and Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrate goaltender Braden Holtby's (70) shutout against the Winnipeg Jets during third-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p><p>Washington Capitals' Mike Ribeiro (9) scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec (31) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p><p>Washington Capitals' John Erskine (4) checks Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Ladd (16) during firs-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p><p>Winnipeg Jets' Alexander Burmistrov (8) checks Washington Capitals' Joel Ward (42) hard during first-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/27/17123704-gagne-scores-in-1st-game-back-with-flyershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/27/17123704-gagne-scores-in-1st-game-back-with-flyersnhlsportscapitalsflyerswashington-capitalssimon-gagneclaude-girouxThu, 28 Feb 2013 03:24:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov celebrates after the team's 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals in an NHL hockey game on Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)</p><p>Philadelphia Flyers' Simone Gagne skates in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Philadelphia. Gagne was reacquired Tuesday from the Los Angeles Kings. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)</p><p>Philadelphia Flyers' Simone Gagne (12) celebrates his goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game againt the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013, in Philadelphia. Gagne returned to the Flyers on Tuesday after playing with the L.A. Kings. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)</p><p>Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby fails to stop the shot by Philadelphia Flyers' Simone Gagne in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013, in Philadelphia. Holtby was replaced by Michal Neuvirth. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/26/17107755-capitals-shut-down-semin-beat-hurricanes-3-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/26/17107755-capitals-shut-down-semin-beat-hurricanes-3-0nhlhurricanessportscapitalswashington-capitalscarolina-hurricanessoutheast-divisionWed, 27 Feb 2013 02:35:06 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, shoots over Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) for a goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, left, from Sweden, right wing Troy Brouwer (20) and center Mike Ribeiro (9) celebrate Backstrom's goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Carolina Hurricanes left wing Alexander Semin (28), from Russia, skates with the puck with Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) nearby during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, tries to control the puck as Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Joe Corvo (77) skates in, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/21/17049183-ovechkins-hat-trick-leads-caps-past-devils-5-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/21/17049183-ovechkins-hat-trick-leads-caps-past-devils-5-1nhlsportsdevilscapitalswashington-capitalsnew-jersey-devilseastern-conferenceilya-kovalchuknew-jersey-devils'alex-ovechkinadam-oatespeter-deboerFri, 22 Feb 2013 02:56:20 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) watches the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>New Jersey Devils right wing Bobby Butler (9) and Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine (4) collide on the boards in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Capitals right wing Troy Brouwer (20) goes for the puck against the New Jersey Devils in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Capitals defenseman Tomas Kundratek (36), of the Czech Republic, skates with the puck as New Jersey Devils center David Clarkson (23) watches in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) cannot make the save on the winning goal by New Jersey Devils right wing Ilya Kovalchuk, of Russia, in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Washington. The Devils won 3-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26), of the Czech Republic, celebrates with right wing Ilya Kovalchuk (17), of Russia, after Kovalchuk's winning goal in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Washington. The Devils won 3-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>New Jersey Devils goalie Johan Hedberg (1), from Sweden, blocks a shot by Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>New Jersey Devils right wing Ilya Kovalchuk (17), from Russia, skates with the puck as Washington Capitals right wing Joey Crabb (15) reaches for it during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>New Jersey Devils goalie Johan Hedberg, right, from Sweden, watches the puck as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, and center Mike Ribeiro (9) combine on the attempt during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, from Russia, celebrates with defenseman John Carlson, left, as center Nicklas Backstrom (19) from Sweden, comes to join in, after Ovechkin's third goal of the game during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 in Washington. Ovechkin had three goals, and the Capitals won 5-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/17/16997041-stepans-power-play-goal-lifts-rangers-over-capshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/17/16997041-stepans-power-play-goal-lifts-rangers-over-capsnhlsportscapitalsrangerswashington-capitalsnew-york-rangers'derek-stepanMon, 18 Feb 2013 01:41:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Rangers celebrate with left wing Carl Hagelin, second from right, of Sweden, after he scored a goal in the second period of their NHL hockey game agaainst the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. From left to right, are: defenseman Ryan McDonagh, defenseman Michael Del Zotto, Derek Stepan, Hagelin and left wing Rick Nash. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) falls to the ice after he was tripped by New York Rangers defenseman Anton Stralman, of Sweden, in the first period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. Stralman was penalized for tripping. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Rangers left wing Carl Hagelin, center, of Sweden, shoots a goal in the second period of their NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. Capitals defenseman Tom Poti (3) works against Hagelin. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) lies on the ice after New York Rangers defenseman Anton Stralman (6), of Sweden, tripped him in the first period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. Stralman was called for tripping. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Rangers right wing Ryan Callahan (24) and defenseman Michael Del Zotto (4) try to keep the puck away from Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) and center Mathieu Perreault (85) in the first period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) and goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, watch Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrate a goal scored by Capitals defenseman John Carlson (not shown) in the first period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/14/16967693-fehr-has-2-goals-in-capitals-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/14/16967693-fehr-has-2-goals-in-capitals-winnhlsportscapitalslightningtampa-bay-lightningwashington-capitalseric-fehrmathieu-perreaultFri, 15 Feb 2013 03:15:02 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, left, makes a save in front of teammate Troy Brouwer (20) and Tampa Bay Lightning's Cory Conacher during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Lightning's Martin St. Louis (26) tries to put back a rebound past Washington Capitals' Mike Green (52) and goalie Braden Holtby during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Lightning's Brian Lee (15) collides with Washington Capitals' Joel Ward during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Lightning's Adam Hall, left, and Washington Capitals' Mike Ribeiro battle for a puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Brian Lee (15) deflects a wraparound-attempt by Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle in front of goalie Mathieu Garon during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Lightning's Richard Panik, of Slovakia, looks to pass against Washington Capitals' Jeff Schultz during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Lightning's Cory Conacher, left, is checked by Washington Capitals' Tomas Kundratek during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Members of the Washington Capitals, from left, John Erskinem, Eric Fehr, Joel Ward, Mathieu Perreault and John Carlson celebrate a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/09/16914355-brouwer-scores-2-as-capitals-blank-panthers-5-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/09/16914355-brouwer-scores-2-as-capitals-blank-panthers-5-0nhlsportscapitalspanthersflorida-pantherswashington-capitalstroy-brouwerbraden-holtbySun, 10 Feb 2013 02:41:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Capitals right wing Troy Brouwer (20) fights for the puck against Florida Panthers center Jonathan Huberdeau (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson, right, celebrates a goal scored by teammate Troy Brouwer (20) and Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, passes the puck against Florida Panthers center Stephen Weiss (9) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Florida Panthers center Drew Shore (50) looks for the puck against Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, and goalie Braden Holtby (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/07/16890882-penguins-overwhelm-struggling-capitals-5-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/07/16890882-penguins-overwhelm-struggling-capitals-5-2nhlsportscapitalspenguinswashington-capitalspittsburgh-penguinssidney-crosbyFri, 8 Feb 2013 02:38:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) loses his mask as the puck goes over him for a goal by Washington Capitals' Mike Ribeiro, right, in the first period of the NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)</p><p>Pittsburgh Penguins' Brandon Sutter (16) tries to shoot the puck as Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30) and Capitals' Wojtek Wolski (17) defend in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)</p><p>Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots behind Pittsburgh Penguins' Deryk Engelland (5) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)</p><p>Washington Capitals' Mike Ribeiro, center, celebrates his goal with Alex Ovechkin (8) and Tomas Kundratek (36) in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)</p>