NHL Playoffs
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Boston Bruins national anthem video: Fans belt out Star-Spangled Banner
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A moving "Star-Spangled Banner," a touching slideshow and a postgame, stick-raising salute to the capacity crowd by the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres made it a night to remember two days after the Boston Marathon bombing.
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NHL lockout 2012: Labor negotiations stagnant as time ticks down
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For the second time in less than a decade, the National Hockey League appears to be headed for a protracted work stoppage. The league's current CBA with the NHL Players' Association runs out on Saturday.
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Tomas Vokoun traded to Pittsburgh Penguins
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The Washington Capitals have traded the rights to goaltender Tomas Vokoun to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a draft pick.
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Caps fall to Rangers in Game 7, 2-1
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New York and Washington alternated wins and losses from Game 1 on, and this one didn't come easy for the Rangers, who missed a chance to eliminate the Capitals in Game 6 on the road.
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Capitals winger Joel Ward tells WSJ: 'Hockey is for everybody'
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The Wall Street Journal has released a video interview with the Caps' Joel Ward after he was targeted with racist tweets when he scored the game-winning, series-clinching goal in Game 7 against the Bruins. Tonight the Caps play the New York Rangers in another Game 7 at 7:30 p.m.
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Washington Capitals Game 7: Ticket prices through the roof in New York
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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 history: Caps go for another elimination win
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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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Washington Capitals Game 7 excitement building throughout D.C.
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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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New York Post runs wrong Capitals/Rangers article
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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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Capitals beat Rangers 2-1, force Game 7 in New York
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Alex Ovechkin's early power-play goal and Jason Chimera's second-period score were just enough for the unflappable playoff rookie goalie Braden Holtby.
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Washington Capitals Game 6: Fans, players ready for elimination game
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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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Washington Capitals fans stay optimistic after rough loss
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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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Can the Capitals bounce back from last night's loss? (poll)
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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?
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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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Capitals beats Rangers 3-2 to knot series at 2
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Defenseman Mike Green's power-play goal with 5:48 left in regulation Saturday lifted the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the top-seeded New York Rangers.
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Capitals fall in third OT to Rangers 2-1
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In Wednesday night’s game, the Washington Capitals faced the New York Rangers and it stretched well into the night, making it the fourth longest in team history. Unfortunately, the Caps didn’t win.
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Washington Capitals Game 2: Caps win
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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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Kreider lifts Rangers to 3-1 win over Capitals
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Rangers rookie Chris Kreider, who earlier this month helped Boston College win the NCAA championship, scored the go-ahead goal and then set up Brad Richards' insurance tally 90 seconds later.
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