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Washington Capitals: Alex Ovechkin's hat trick leads Capitals over Panthers, 4-3
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The Capitals resorted to a familiar formula against the Florida Panthers - find Alex Ovechkin. Ovechkin recorded his 12th career hat trick and added an assist, and the surging Caps survived a late rally by the Panthers for a 4-3 victory on Saturday night.
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Alex Ovechkin, Capitals win shootout, defeat Islanders 2-1
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Alex Ovechkin was the only player from either team to find the net in the shootout. Braden Holtby made 35 saves and then was perfect in the shootout. Mike Green scored with 13 seconds remaining in the first period.
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Washington Capitals: Fedotenko lifts Flyers over Capitals in OT
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Marcus Johansson and Alex Ovechkin scored power-play goals 26 seconds apart in the third period to give the Capitals a 4-2 lead. But the Flyers got the tying goal with 9.5 seconds left in regulation and scored 1:34 into overtime to beat the Caps 5-4.
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Jarome Iginla traded to Pittsburgh Penguins
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The league's hottest team continued its aggressive dealing late Wednesday night, acquiring six-time All Star forward Jarome Iginla from the Flames in exchange for prospects and a first-round draft pick.
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NHL realignment 2013: Washington Capitals move into division with old rivals
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For the first time since 1998, the National Hockey League is radically realigning its teams, and the Washington Capitals will soon find itself in a division with some familiar foes.
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NHL realignment 2013: Division, conference alignment for 2013-14
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The National Hockey League will drastically realign for the 2013-14 season, shifting into four divisions of seven and eight teams each. Here's a look at how the divisions will be organized.
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Washington Capitals: Holtby makes 35 saves, Caps blank Jets 3-0
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Braden Holtby stopped 35 shots and Mike Ribeiro had a goal and an assist and the Capitals defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Saturday.
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Aaron Volpatti claimed by Washington Capitals off waivers
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The Washington Capitals have claimed bruiser Aaron Volpatti off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks.
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George McPhee: NHL-worst Caps not ready to 'blow anything up'
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Washington Capitals General manager George McPhee met with reporters at the team's facility and cited penalties and goaltending as the major culprits that have caused the Caps to lose nine of their first 11 games.
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Maple Leafs vs. Capitals: Capitals drop 7th game in 10
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As the Washington Capitals wrapped up their tenth game (and eighth loss) of the season, reality is starting to set in - they're now about one-fifth of the way through the season with just five points to show for it and 14 teams ahead of them.
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Capitals score 2 goals in 3rd, top Flyers 3-2
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Troy Brouwer and Wojtek Wolski scored third-period goals, and Braden Holtby made 29 saves in the Washington Capitals' 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night.
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Ovechkin scores; Caps get 1st win, top Sabres 3-2
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Alex Ovechkin scored his first goal of the season Sunday, and the Washington Capitals became the last NHL team to get a win, beating the Buffalo Sabres 3-2.
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Canadiens vs. Capitals: Montreal beats Washington 4-1
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Poor discipline and untimely penalties led to a four-goal 2nd period outburst from the Montreal Canadiens en route to a 4-1 win over Washington, dropping the Capitals to 0-3.
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Capitals vs. Jets: 10 things to take from loss in home opener
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The Washington Capitals had not lost in a home opener in 10 seasons before their Tuesday night 4-2 loss to Winnipeg. Now 0-2, there's already grumbling about the team's stumbling start to the shortened season.
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Capitals vs. Jets: Jets top Caps 4-2
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The Winnipeg Jets beat Alex Ovechkin's struggling Capitals 4-2 Tuesday night to end Washington's 10-game winning streak in home openers.
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Washington Capitals preview: New coach, new players, same goal
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They've been Stanley Cup contenders for a while now, but the Washington Capitals have yet to claim the title that once felt so inevitable. With Adam Oates now behind the bench, the quest for the Stanley Cup begins anew.
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Washington Capitals host fan appreciation night
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A season many feared would be lost is finally scheduled to start this weekend, and to welcome fans back the Washington Capitals threw open the Verizon Center doors Thursday for a fan appreciation night.
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Washington Capitals schedule 2013: Season opens Jan. 19
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A Jan. 19 tilt at the Tampa Bay Lightning will signal the beginning of the abridged 2013 season for the Washington Capitals. They'll hold their home opener on Jan. 22 against Winnipeg.
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