Corey Masisak
Articles by Corey Masisak
Poti scores, draws boos
Caps defenseman shines, much to dismay of Rangers fans. Published April 27, 2009
Caps force Game 7 with rout of Rangers
Five different players tallied goals as the Caps cruised to a 5-3 victory in Game 6. Published April 26, 2009
Caps’ defensive corps pulls quiet turnaround
The perception of the Washington Capitals before the postseason began was of an offense-first club that might not have the chops defensively or in net to make a playoff run that would match expectations. Published April 26, 2009
Bradley’s two goals help Caps survive
Matt Bradley proved Henrik Lundqvist is indeed mortal, and hope of a comeback still exists for the Washington Capitals. Published April 25, 2009
Caps still alive with 4-0 win
Matt Bradley proved Henrik Lundqvist is indeed mortal, and hope of a comeback still exists for the Washington Capitals. Published April 25, 2009
Poor effort dethrones Lundqvist
All series, the Washington Capitals have emphasized the need to get traffic in front of Henrik Lundqvist. Get deflections, set screens - do whatever it takes to ensure the New York Rangers' All-Star goaltender can't see the puck coming at him. Published April 25, 2009
Green named Norris finalist
Caps defenseman earns honor after landmark offensive season. Published April 24, 2009
Rangers win, leave Caps on the brink
NEW YORK | Thousands of blue-and-white-clad fans lingered in the stands several minutes after Game 4 at Madison Square Garden to serenade the man who has the Washington Capitals one loss from another early postseason exit. Published April 23, 2009
Caps staring at another early exit
The Washington Capitals are one game away from elimination, as they fell 2-1 Wednesday night to the New York Rangers. Published April 23, 2009
Pothier provides steady presence
Defenseman Steve Eminger sat and watched his Washington Capitals teammates for most of last season before being pressed into duty in the playoffs, when he played some of the best hockey of his Caps tenure. Published April 23, 2009
The show-stopper
NEW YORK | When the playoffs began, the New York Rangers' goaltender was considered the feature attraction in net. Published April 22, 2009
Capitals: Back in it
NEW YORK | If the Washington Capitals defy the odds and rally to win this Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the New York Rangers, Nicklas Backstrom's shift midway through the first period Monday night will be remembered as the turning point. Published April 21, 2009
Nylander scratched against Rangers
Brashear replaces him for Capitals in Game 3. Published April 21, 2009
Backstrom delivers Game 3 victory for Caps
NEW YORK | If the Washington Capitals do defy the long odds and rally to win this Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the New York Rangers, Nicklas Backstrom's shift midway through the first period Monday night will be remembered as the turning point. Published April 21, 2009
Capitals preview
Breaking down the matchups for Game 3 with Rangers. Published April 20, 2009
Caps struggle to get out of blocks
The Washington Capitals will be on a quest to save their season Monday evening, and that will hinge on their ability to fix their suddenly suspect offense. Published April 20, 2009
Lundqvist dazzles as Caps drop Game 2
The New York Rangers left the District on Saturday afternoon with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Capitals and a stunning 2-0 lead in this Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. Published April 19, 2009
For Varlamov, playoff debut is a success
For two days, Bruce Boudreau dodged questions about his starting goaltender for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. He used phrases like "Jose [Theodore] is my guy" and "[Theodore] is our No. 1 goalie." Published April 19, 2009
Two for the road
With a little more than six minutes left in the third period, Alex Ovechkin finally had the perfect chance to save the Washington Capitals. Published April 19, 2009
For Caps, Rangers, offense starts at top
The Washington Capitals made two trips to Madison Square Garden early last season, and both were defensive-minded, low-scoring affairs. Published April 18, 2009
