Corey Masisak

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

Pothier in, Schultz out

Brian Pothier's comeback tale adds another chapter Saturday. Published April 18, 2009

Score one for Kozlov

After 14 seasons, he finally scores first playoff goal. Published April 17, 2009

Theodore takes blame in Caps loss

Jose Theodore spent parts of 10 seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, including four trips to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Published April 17, 2009

Caps are indefensible in playoff loss

Caps fall at home to Rangers 4-3. Published April 16, 2009

Clark gets clearance to play

Chris Clark hoped to be cleared to play by the end of this month with a return from wrist surgery targeted for sometime during a potential second-round series. Published April 16, 2009

Caps’ defense falls apart in Game 1

The Washington Capitals proved they can score goals against one of the leagues stingiest teams in their postseason opener. Published April 15, 2009

Blame stops here

It was the night before the holiday break, and the Washington Capitals were in a giving mood. Published April 15, 2009

Stanley Cup preview

Breaking down the first-round matchups. Published April 15, 2009

Varlamov good to go

Caps goalie set to serve as a reserve in playoffs. Published April 15, 2009

Handicapping the Caps

How the Caps and Rangers stack up. Published April 15, 2009

NHL Report

Playoff power rankings. Published April 14, 2009

The Washington Capitals enter the postseason with one of the top offenses in the NHL, in part because of a fearsome power play that was the league's second best in the regular season. Published April 14, 2009

Capitals playoff preview

Breaking down the playoff matchup between the Caps and Rangers. Published April 13, 2009

Capitals sputter in sloppy finale

If the Washington Capitals were hoping for a strong effort in their final game before the postseason, it didn't happen. Published April 12, 2009

Caps close regular season with loss

SUNRISE, Fla. | If the Washington Capitals were hoping for a strong effort in their final game before the postseason, it didn't happen. Published April 12, 2009

No deal in place, Brashear still going

Last season, negotiations between George McPhee and Donald Brashear on a one-year contract extension lasted all of five minutes. Published April 11, 2009

Caps earn No. 2 seed, set points mark

Brooks Laich set a personal standard for goal-scoring excellence Thursday night. In the process, he helped the Washington Capitals achieve a new barometer for franchise success. Published April 10, 2009

Varlamov, Neuvirth learn ropes

Capitals' prize pupils getting as much experience as possible. Published April 9, 2009

Caps start fast, close in on No. 2 seed

ATLANTA | A big first period and another strong performance from rookie goaltender Simeon Varlamov helped the Caps inch closer to securing the No. 2 position in the Eastern Conference. Published April 8, 2009