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Nicklas Backstrom suspended for Game 4 vs. Bruins
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After receiving an intent-to-injure penalty at the end of Washington's Game 3 loss to Boston on Monday, Nicklas Backstrom has been suspended for Game 4.
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Washington Capitals lose Game 3 to Boston 4-3
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Despite Alex Ovechkin's first goal of the playoffs, Zdeno Chara's tally with just 1:53 left in the 3rd period gave the Boston Bruins a 4-3 victory at Verizon Center and a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.
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2012 NHL Playoffs: Bruins, Capitals shift to D.C. for Game 3
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The Washington Capitals were able to seize home-ice advantage from the Boston Bruins with their Game 2 overtime win, but now they'll need to capitalize on it in Monday night's Game 3 at Verizon Center.
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Caps beat Rangers in finale, but Florida wins, too
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The Caps beat the Rangers 4-1 Saturday night. But when Florida won later, they clinched the division lead and kept the Caps as the seventh seed in the playoffs. Florida will be seeded third.
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Washington Capitals playoff watch 2012: The stretch run for the postseason
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The Capitals' 4-2 win over Florida on Thursday night, coupled with Buffalo's 2-1 loss in Philadelphia, clinched Washington's 5th straight trip to the playoffs. Their first round opponent, though, is still up in the air.
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Caps clinch playoff berth with 4-2 win over Florida
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In a wacky game that included three goalie changes in a 6-minute stretch in the second period, the Capitals raced to a 3-0 lead with goals from Jay Beagle, Alex Ovechkin and Brooks Laich.
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Capitals blow lead, beat Canadiens 3-2 in shootout
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The Caps welcomed back Nicklas Backstrom and took a big step toward the playoffs Saturday night, blowing a two-goal lead for the second game in a row before taking the shootout for a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
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Caps stay in playoff hunt, beat Boston 3-2 in shootout
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Brooks Laich scored in the fourth round of a shootout to give Washington a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night and help the Capitals keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
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Jets rally from 3 down to beat Capitals 4-3 in OT
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Alex Ovechkin scored two goals for the Capitals, who had been 22-0-0 when leading after two periods. Washington is tied on points with Buffalo for eighth place.
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Flyers top Capitals 2-1 in shootout
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Alex Ovechkin scored his 33rd goal of the season for the Capitals in regulation, but was denied in his shootout attempt.
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Blackhawks top Capitals 5-2; Vokoun out
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Mike Knuble and Alex Ovechkin scored for Washington, which lost its second straight following a four-game winning streak. The Capitals didn't dress No. 1 goalie Tomas Vokoun due to an undisclosed injury.
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Washington Capitals come back to beat Islanders 5-4
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Down by three goals at two times during Tuesday night's game in New York, the Capitals stormed back from down 4-1 to grab two much needed points in a 5-4 shootout win over the Islanders.
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Capitals win third straight, beat Maple Leafs 2-0
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The Capitals kept up their latest surge and piled on the misery of a fading playoff contender Sunday, with Michal Neuvirth getting his third shutout of the season in a 2-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Caps beat Bruins 4-3, move within a point of division lead
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The Caps are now in sole possession of eighth place in the Eastern Conference and trail Florida by one point in the Southeast Division. Washington improved to 20-0-0 when it leads after two periods.
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Emphasizing will over skill, Ovechkin scores winning OT goal to beat Lightning
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With the Caps in danger of losing their fourth consecutive game, coach Dale Hunter told his team, "Just quit trying to use your skill, and use your will a little bit more." And Alex Ovechkin scored the winner in overtime.
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Washington Capitals stretch run begins Thursday against Tampa Bay
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Starting with Thursday night's game against Tampa Bay, the Capitals are battling for their playoff lives with a crucial two-week stretch of games coming up.
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Capitals win again, beat Maple Leafs, 4-2
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Alexander Semin and Jeff Halpern scored, and Alex Ovechkin picked up a pair of assists to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.
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Washington Capitals: Lightning strikes the Capitals
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Steven Stamkos scored his NHL-leading 40th goal of the season and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 on Saturday night.
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