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One and done: Hunter out as Capitals coach
5/14/12 12:49 PM
Dale Hunter is going home to Canada, the team announced Monday, and will not return to the bench to coach the Washington Capitals next season.
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A history of the Capitals in Game 7
5/11/12 12:39 PM
For just the 12th time in team history, but the second in this year's playoffs, the Washington Capitals will play in a winner-take-all, series deciding game. Here's a look back at the other 11, including the heroics of Dale Hunter and Joel Ward.
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Someone should tell the N.Y. Post that the Capitals won
5/10/12 2:52 PM
An early edition of the New York Post seemingly ran without the final score of Wednesday's Capitals/Rangers Game 6, leading to some curious headlines and errors in their sports section.
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Caps fans stay optimistic heading into Game 6
5/9/12 6:24 AM
There's a mixture of heartache and hope in the nation's capital over Monday night's Capitals loss to the Rangers, but with elimination on the horizon, fans are continuing to rock the red heading into Gae 6 on Wednesday.
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Stunner at MSG: Caps blow late lead, lose Game 5
5/8/12 9:53 AM
The Washington Capitals were just 6 seconds away from taking a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series, but a late New York goal and a Marc Staal overtime tally handed the Rangers a stunning victory.
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Ovechkin playing time lessens, yet Capitals win
5/2/12 6:23 AM
Alex Ovechkin's ice time keeps shrinking in the playoffs, all the way down to a career-low 13½ minutes in Game 2 of the Washington Capitals' Eastern Conference semifinal against the New York Rangers.
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From homeless to hockey hardcore, with a little help from Leonsis
4/27/12 11:50 PM
In 2004, Scott Lovell moved into his outdoor bedroom at 7th and G and used the game of hockey to pass the days. Eight years later, with the help of Ted Leonsis, Lovell is clean, sober and rocking the red.
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Capitals, Rangers open 2nd round on Saturday
4/27/12 1:00 PM
The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers are facing off in the NHL Playoffs for the third time in four seasons, and it all starts in Manhattan on Saturday afternoon.
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Bruins fans make racist taunts after Caps victory
4/26/12 6:07 PM
After Joel Ward scored the series-winning goal for the Capitals on Wednesday night, a cascade of racist tweets about Ward, who is black, spread across the Internet.
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Fans, players anxiously await Game 7 in New York
5/12/12 12:07 AM
While the Capitals seem loose and relaxed going into Game 7, the same can't be said for an edgy yet optimistic fan base. Some are even ready to shell out a pretty penny to see the game live in New York.
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D.C. buzzing ahead of pivotal Capitals Game 7
5/10/12 5:23 PM
After Wednesday night's 2-1 win for the Washington Capitals over the New York Rangers in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series, the town is anxiously awaiting Saturday's Game 7.
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With the end on the horizon, Caps prep for Game 6
5/9/12 5:32 PM
The Washington Capitals have a new, subtle message for their fans as they head into Wednesday night's do-or-die Game 6 - "Keep calm, and rock the red."
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Poll: Can the Capitals bounce back from last night's loss?
5/8/12 11:27 AM
The New York Rangers pulled off a stunning 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Monday night. Can the Capitals can bounce back in Game 6? Take our poll.

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Tempting fate? Rangers start selling Conference Final tickets
5/7/12 2:03 PM
The New York Rangers have apparently begun selling tickets to their games in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Washington Capitals probably have something to say about that.
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Ovechkin's late goal gives Caps 3-2 win over Rangers
4/30/12 11:13 PM
Washington is trying to repeat its first-round feat when it lost the series opener but rallied to beat Boston in seven games.
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Fans rally around Joel Ward, Capitals
4/27/12 5:58 PM
Joel Ward only scored six goals during the regular season, but perhaps he was saving his best for the postseason. His Game 7 goal has the Capitals set up for a 2nd round match-up with New York.
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2012 NHL Playoff scores
4/27/12 12:18 PM
Looking for the latest scores from across the National Hockey League playoffs? They're all right here.
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Poll: What's more exciting: Redskins' draft pick 'RG3' vs. Capitals' Stanley Cup win?
4/26/12 10:01 AM
It’s a good day to be a D.C. sports fan. On Thursday, the Washington Redskins will likely select Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III as their new quarterback and the Washington Capitals are heading to round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs. We want to know which excites you most? Take our poll.
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