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That doesn’t apply to Tim Thomas. While the Washington Capitals superstar will begin serving a three-game suspension as these teams open their season series Tuesday night, the reigning Vezina Trophy winner could be in net after a controversial decision to For more info click here

The Washington Capitals come out of the all-star break in first place in the Southeast Division. That is quite a feat, considering they have played terribly for most of this season. But the next ten games on the schedule could be a make or break situation For more info click here

A quick look at the standings shows it is likely a three-horse race between the Washington Capitals, Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets. Winning the Southeast is significant in that whoever finishes second is most likely out of the playoff For more info click here

The Lightning turn its season around, especially if the team continues to get healthy and stays healthy. Although the Washington Capitals are leading the Southeast division with 55 points (with the Florida Panthers not far behind) there are some For more info click here

One look at the NHL standings will tell you that the Capitals’ back-to-back games this week against Tampa Bay and Florida can’t be taken lightly. Points in these contests will allow Washington to break their tie atop the Southeast Division For more info click here

Washington Capitals Hockey – Will the Capitals win the Southeast Division? – Washington Post (blog)

Will the Capitals win the Southeast Division? – Washington Post (blog)

Will the Capitals win the Southeast Division? Washington Post (blog) A quick look at the standings shows it is likely a three-horse race between the Washington Capitals, Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets. Winning the Southeast is significant in that whoever finishes second is most likely out of the playoff picture; … and more »

Washington Capitals Sign Joel Rechlicz – DC Pro Sports Report

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Washington Capitals Sign Joel Rechlicz DC Pro Sports Report The Washington Capitals have signed forward Joel Rechlicz to a one-year contract and have recalled him from the AHL's Hershey Bears. Rechlicz, a 24-year-old right-winger from Brookfield, Wisconsin, is a prototypical fighter who, while not a goon, … Capitals Vs. Lightning: Washington Signs, Recalls Joel Rechlicz, Cody Eakin …SB Nation DC Capitals Sign and Recall Joel Rechlicz; Recall Cody Eakinhockeyfights.com Capitals recall fighter Joel Rechlicz from AHL HersheyDistrict Sports Page Rant Sports -Washington Post (blog) all 15 news articles »

Capitals’ Dennis Wideman is a cut above as All-Star – Washington Times

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Capitals' Dennis Wideman is a cut above as All-Star Washington Times It's the only visible reminder of the Washington Capitals defenseman's painful and seemingly endless ordeal last spring. What started out as an awkward but unimposing hit from Tuomo Ruutu of the Carolina Hurricanes on March 29 soon became one of the … Washington Capitals: Has Alex Ovechkin Turned the Corner Heading into 2012?Bleacher Report 2012 NHL All-Star Skills Competition: Dennis Wideman Participates In Hardest …SB Nation DC Alex Ovechkin Can Skip 2012 All-Star Game Because League No Longer Needs Him ThereSB Nation Mile High Hockey -Reuters -Chicago Tribune all 3,089 news articles »

Dennis Wideman’s All-Star experience was a sign of the times – Washington Times

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Dennis Wideman's All-Star experience was a sign of the times Washington Times It's a ritual of NHL All-Stars to get their teammates autographs, and the Washington Capitals defenseman wasn't letting this opportunity go to waste. He hunted down his final couple of players, including Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price, … 2012 NHL All-Star Game Recap: Dennis Wideman Assists In Team Chara's 12-9 WinSB Nation Caps' Wideman Enjoys Being An All-StarNBC4 Washington (blog) Dennis Wideman makes first NHL All-Star Game appearance after 'remarkable …Washington Post (blog) all 8 news articles »

Washington Capitals Hockey – Capitals’ Dennis Wideman is a cut above as All-Star – Washington Times

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Capitals' Dennis Wideman is a cut above as All-Star Washington Times It's the only visible reminder of the Washington Capitals defenseman's painful and seemingly endless ordeal last spring. What started out as an awkward but unimposing hit from Tuomo Ruutu of the Carolina Hurricanes on March 29 soon became one of the … Washington Capitals: Has Alex Ovechkin Turned the Corner Heading into 2012?Bleacher Report 2012 NHL All-Star Skills Competition: Dennis Wideman Participates In Hardest …SB Nation DC Alex Ovechkin Can Skip 2012 All-Star Game Because League No Longer Needs Him ThereSB Nation Mile High Hockey -Reuters -Chicago Tribune all 3,089 news articles »

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Will the Capitals win the Southeast Division? Washington Post (blog) A quick look at the standings shows it is likely a three-horse race between the Washington Capitals, Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets. Winning the Southeast is significant in that whoever finishes second is most likely out of the playoff picture; … and more »

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Capitals Hockey – Dennis Wideman’s All-Star experience was a sign of the times – Washington Times

Dennis Wideman’s All-Star experience was a sign of the times – Washington Times

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Dennis Wideman's All-Star experience was a sign of the times Washington Times It's a ritual of NHL All-Stars to get their teammates autographs, and the Washington Capitals defenseman wasn't letting this opportunity go to waste. He hunted down his final couple of players, including Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price, … 2012 NHL All-Star Game Recap: Dennis Wideman Assists In Team Chara's 12-9 WinSB Nation Caps' Wideman Enjoys Being An All-StarNBC4 Washington (blog) Dennis Wideman makes first NHL All-Star Game appearance after 'remarkable …Washington Post (blog) all 8 news articles »

Washington Capitals Hockey – Capitals ready for closing stretch

Capitals ready for closing stretch
OTTAWA | Coming out of the NHL All-Star break, the Washington Capitals should be rested and refreshed. All-Star defenseman Dennis Wideman and call-ups Cody Eakin and Joel Rechlicz were the only ones playing over the past several days

Perreault’s hat trick leads Capitals past Bruins
to lead the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Perreault’s third goal of the game came 7:18 into the third period when he put in a rebound off Roman Hamrlik’s shot to give Washington the lead. Cody Eakin also

Capitals Vs. Lightning: Washington Returns From All-Star Break In Tampa Bay
It has been a week since the Washington Capitals played a meaningful game. Now that the annual All-Star Break is over, the Caps return to the ice to begin what should be a meaningful three-game road trip against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Washington Capitals Hockey – Perreault’s hat trick leads Capitals past Bruins – Fox News

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Perreault's hat trick leads Capitals past Bruins Fox News WASHINGTON – Mathieu Perreault got his first career hat trick, including the tie-breaking goal in the third period, to lead the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Perreault's third goal of the game came 7:18 … Capitals set to face tough Bruins without OvechkinChicago Tribune Loss to Caps a bad break for BruinsBoston Herald all 365 news articles »

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Washington Capitals – Capitals are in search of shots as they prepare to visit Pittsburgh – Washington Post

Capitals are in search of shots as they prepare to visit Pittsburgh – Washington Post

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Capitals are in search of shots as they prepare to visit Pittsburgh Washington Post PITTSBURGH — It has become common in recent weeks to see the Washington Capitals enter the offensive zone with the best of intentions, yet see them exit the same stretch of ice without so much as hinting at a scoring chance or a shot on goal. Capitals Vs. Penguins: Evgeni Malkin's Overtime Goal Vaults Pittsburgh past …San Francisco Examiner Penguins 4, Capitals 3, OTCBSSports.com Capitals Vs. Penguins Score Update: Two-Goal Second Period For Washington Ties …SB Nation Deseret News all 582 news articles »

Capitals vs. Penguins: Evgeni Malkin’s overtime goal vaults Pittsburgh past … – Washington Post

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Capitals vs. Penguins: Evgeni Malkin's overtime goal vaults Pittsburgh past … Washington Post PITTSBURGH — It was an afternoon filled with all the drama, scoring and animosity that the hockey world has come to expect between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins. Although the Capitals managed to obtain a point in a heated contest … Capitals' rally goes to waste in OT loss to PenguinsWashington Times Malkin, Penguins slip past Washington in OTBoston.com Penguins Vs. Capitals: Pittsburgh Looks For Sixth Win In A Row When They Host …SB Nation TheChronicleHerald.ca -Chicago Tribune all 402 news articles »

2012 NHL All-Star Skills Competition: Quick Look At The Six Events – SB Nation DC

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2012 NHL All-Star Skills Competition: Quick Look At The Six Events SB Nation DC The 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend officially began on Thursday when Team Chara and Team Alfredsson chose their teams, among them the Washington Capitals lone All-Star, defenseman Dennis Wideman (selected in the 15th round). The real on-ice fun, though, … Alex Ovechkin Can Skip 2012 All-Star Game Because League No Longer Needs Him ThereSB Nation Penguins F James Neal replaces Washington's Alex Ovechkin on all-star roster …Washington Post NHL All-Stars set to showcase talents in Skills CompetitionTSN all 1,685 news articles »

How Washington Capitals capitalize without Alex Ovechkin – Sam Drew Takes On (blog)

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How Washington Capitals capitalize without Alex Ovechkin Sam Drew Takes On (blog) Washington Capitals' tenuous hold on third place in the NHL's Eastern Conference is in jeopardy because their superstar left wing captain Alex Ovechkin was slapped with a 3-game suspension Sunday. In third place only because they lead the Southeast … Washington Capitals: Has Alex Ovechkin Turned the Corner Heading into 2012?Bleacher Report Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, 2-time NHL MVP, to skip All-Star game after …Washington Post (blog) Check, please: Caps want Ovechkin to hitWashington Times USA TODAY -Yahoo! Sports (blog) -SB Nation all 100 news articles »