Corey Masisak

Dramatic comeback comes up just short

Yes, the Washington Capitals put forth a better effort than the previous three games. Sure, they made a dramatic third-period comeback. Published March 9, 2009

Capitals looking at the long run

The prevailing opinion in this area is that the Washington Capitals are built to contend for the next several seasons, that they are impervious to a Pittsburgh Penguins-esque step backward next season. Published March 8, 2009

Sliding Capitals fall again at home

Even without the league's leading goal scorer and one of their top two defensemen, the Washington Capitals had enough chances to end their slide Thursday night. Published March 6, 2009

Capitals stand pat at trade deadline

One year after the Washington Capitals were one of the busiest teams on NHL trade deadline day, general manager George McPhee decided his best move was to do nothing at all. Published March 5, 2009

Capitals have ‘no excuses’

To put into perspective how bad the Washington Capitals were Sunday afternoon, the last time the Caps lost at home by four goals, their coach was fired. Published March 2, 2009

Erasing bad memories

BOSTON | There have been a couple of quirky endings to games between the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins in the past two seasons, but this one stands out from the rest. Published March 1, 2009

McPhee biding time to trade deadline

Leading up to last season's trade deadline, Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee didn't think he would be busy - and then he traded for three players, including a starting goaltender and a future member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Published February 28, 2009

Capitals falter again but recover for win

For the second consecutive game, the Washington Capitals squandered a two-goal lead on home ice. Published February 27, 2009

Caps finding new motivation

This season, no doubt about playoff prospects. Published February 26, 2009

Late swoon costly for Capitals

For nearly 50 minutes Tuesday night, the Washington Capitals were in the lead and generating scoring chances aplenty. Published February 25, 2009

In latest shot at NHL, Kronwall aims high

Fifty-three times he had played an NHL game without scoring a goal, but that was all going to change Friday night for Staffan Kronwall. Published February 24, 2009

NHL Report

Countdown to Vancouver Published February 24, 2009

Ovechkin, Caps continue domination of Penguins

Sure, some of the Pittsburgh Penguins fans will bring Terrible Towels to Verizon Center two Sundays from now, but supporters of the Washington Capitals might have different accessories with them. Published February 23, 2009

Penguins continue march of coaches

A week ago, the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins cast off a conservative, defensive-minded coach for a guy with a more aggressive philosophy and no experience as an NHL head coach. Published February 22, 2009

Capitals extend a worrisome trend

Nearly every time the Washington Capitals had the puck, they tried to skate through the Colorado defense. And every time, the Avalanche were determined to clog up the middle of the ice and not let them. Published February 21, 2009

Ovechkin: Showing more Hart

In the past two decades, one player has won the Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded to the NHL's MVP, in back-to-back seasons. Published February 20, 2009

Ovechkin dazzles in Caps’ victory

Caps beat Canadiens as Ovechkin provides another moment for the highlight reels. (Click link in story to watch.) Published February 19, 2009

Kolzig calling it quits?

Former Caps goalie weighing retirement after 'freak' injury. Published February 18, 2009

NHL Report

Alex advocates for the Olympic Games. Published February 17, 2009

Ovechkin does the trick

SUNRISE, Fla. | For the past few weeks the Florida Panthers have been playing well and trying to inch closer to the Washington Capitals in the Southeast Division race. But in a matter of minutes, Alex Ovechkin proved that may be futile. Published February 16, 2009