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Washington Capitals 2012-13 schedule released: Season opens Oct. 12
6/21/12 11:19 AM
The Capitals will play four of their first five games at home in 2012-13, as the NHL released its schedule for the upcoming season Thursday.

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Tomas Vokoun traded to Pittsburgh Penguins
6/4/12 11:59 AM
The Washington Capitals have traded the rights to goaltender Tomas Vokoun to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a draft pick.
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Washington Capitals Game 7: Ticket prices through the roof 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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Washington Capitals Game 7 excitement building throughout D.C.
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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Washington Capitals Game 6: Fans, players ready for elimination game
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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Can the Capitals bounce back from last night's loss? (poll)
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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New York Rangers Eastern Conference Finals tickets on sale?
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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Washington Capitals Game 2: Caps win
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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Washington Capitals playoffs: Caps set for Round 2 against New York
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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Washington Capitals 2012 preseason schedule released
6/12/12 12:38 PM
The Washington Capitals will play three of their seven preseason games at Verizon Center, the team announced Tuesday.
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Dale Hunter not returning to Capitals in 2012-13
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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Washington Capitals Game 7 history: Caps go for another elimination win
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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New York Post runs wrong Capitals/Rangers article
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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Washington Capitals fans stay optimistic after rough loss
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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Capitals lose to Rangers in Game 5 overtime
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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Alexander 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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Scott Lovell goes from homeless to sober, clean and Caps fan
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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Washington Capitals 2nd round schedule: Caps play Rangers 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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