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Alexander Ovechkin played with broken foot against New York Rangers
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A source tells the Washington Post that Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin broke his foot during Game 6 of their series against the New York Rangers, but continued to play in both that game and Game 7.
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NHL Playoff schedule 2013: Full schedule, matchups, games to watch
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The first round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs are over, and eight teams have survived in their quest to bring home an NHL title.
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Alexander Ovechkin named Ted Lindsay Award finalist
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Alexander Ovechkin's late-season surge not only helped the Washington Capitals to a Southeast Division title, it has also garnered him a nod as a finalist for the 2013 Ted Lindsay Award.
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Capitals vs. Rangers: Game 4 pivotal for both teams
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The Washington Capitals hit the ice for their morning skate Wednesday vowing to spend more time there - rather than the penalty box - during a pivotal Game 4 match-up with the New York Rangers.
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Washington Capitals: How the Caps went from last place to division title
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With the team last in the entire NHL on Feb. 8, Washington's players gathered in the locker room to hash things out, no coaches allowed. After that, they won the Southeast Division and host the New York Rangers on Thursday night to start the playoffs.
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Capitals vs. Rangers: Alexander Ovechkin's resurgence helped Caps rise
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By scoring 22 times in the last 21 regular-season games, Ovechkin ended up leading the league with 32 goals in a lockout-shortened schedule - his third Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, but first since 2009.
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NHL Playoffs 2013: Blackhawks, Blues, Ducks grab Game 1 victories
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It took overtime for two teams to snag pivotal Game 1 victories on the opening night of Stanley Cup Playoff action on Tuesday.
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Capitals vs. Rangers: New York, Washington ready for another playoff battle
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If, as they say, familiarity breeds contempt, then the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers have a whole lot of bitterness inside them. Four playoff encounters in five seasons will do that to a pair of longtime rivals.
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Capitals/Rangers: By the numbers
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Caps vs. Rangers. Red, white and blue vs. blue, red and white.
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Capitals Playoff Preview, Slapshot with Adam Caskey
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The Capitals hit the ice Monday at 11 a.m. to practice for Thursday's playoff opener against the New York Rangers, and Caps mascot Slapshot took some drills with ABC7's Adam Caskey at Kettler Capitals Iceplex.
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Capitals-Rangers Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule released
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The Caps got the "what" out of the way earlier in the week and found out the "who" and "where" last night. Now they know the "when." The only thing left is to play the games.
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Washington Capitals beat Boston 3-2 in OT after trailing 0-2
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The Capitals had nothing at stake Saturday night, already having clinched the SE Division championship and landing the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference. And as of Saturday, the Caps know their opponent for the first round of the playoffs next week: the New York Rangers.
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Caps Red Line - Episode 9
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Check out this week's edition of Caps Red Line, during which Jack Hillen takes us on a ride and the team visits with fans at Six Flags.
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NHL Playoffs 2013: Eastern Conference standings, schedule, key games
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We now know which eight teams will compete for an Eastern Conference championship in this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. We still don't know who the Capitals will play in the first round, though.
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Senators clinch playoff berth by beating Caps 2-1
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The Ottawa Senators clinched a playoff berth by beating the Capitals 2-1 Thursday night. Alex Ovechkin got his NHL-leading 32nd goal for the Caps, which tied the game 8½ minutes into the third period.
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Eric Fehr, Aaron Volpatti get contract extensions
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A day after clinching a sixth consecutive playoff berth, the Washington Capitals have re-signed forwards Eric Fehr and Aaron Volpatti to two year deals.
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Caps could clinch Southeast title with win
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The Washington Capitals are back in action Tuesday at the Verizon Center and a win would clinch a playoff spot. It would also keep area businesses booming.
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Senators stop Caps' win streak at 8 with 3-1 victory
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Kyle Turris scored twice and the Ottawa Senators ended Washington's winning streak at eight games with a 3-1 victory over the Capitals on Thursday night.
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