Corey Masisak
Articles by Corey Masisak
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Seen and heard at Verizon during win over Flyers. Published January 7, 2009
Theodore, Caps smother Flyers
Jose Theodore had to go one-on-one with three players worthy of All-Star consideration in a shootout Tuesday night, and he proved to be up to the task. Published January 7, 2009
Caps giving back to one of their own
Bengt Gustafsson has done a lot for the Capitals' organization - he scored 196 goals and had 555 points in his nine seasons with the team and later fathered a child who would become a Washington first-round pick. Published January 6, 2009
Capitals’ defense provides a boost
Playing in front of a sold-out crowd at Verizon Center, the Capitals downed the New York Rangers 2-1. Published January 4, 2009
Capitals’ Clark finally cashes in
Chris Clark missed most of last season with ear and groin injuries, so when a broken forearm knocked him out for a month, the Washington Capitals' captain was understandably frustrated. Published January 3, 2009
Heward’s concussion rattles Alex Ovechkin
It should have been a time to celebrate for Alex Ovechkin - another victory, another three-point night to push him past Sidney Crosby for second place in the NHL scoring race. Published January 2, 2009
Surprising Caps burn up the ice
One year ago, the Washington Capitals completed a home-and-home sweep of the Ottawa Senators on New Year's Day. At the time, it was deemed a considerable upset. Published January 1, 2009
‘Exorcising some demons’
BUFFALO, N.Y. | Chris Bourque has played only nine games in this league, but the wait for his first NHL goal seemed so much longer. Published December 31, 2008
Caps could be due several All-Star nods
Last season at about this time, Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green was making his case for a spot in the NHL All-Star Game, but the invitation never arrived. Published December 30, 2008
On Gartner’s night, Ovechkin grabs spotlight
Caps win again, this time against Toronto, 4-1. Published December 29, 2008
Capitals starting at the top
Since the Washington Capitals were left beaten and battered after a four-game road trip late last month, they have reeled off 11 victories in 15 games despite a revolving-door roster besieged by injuries. Published December 28, 2008
Ovechkin’s goal highlights win
Alex Ovechkin has scored 186 goals in his four-year NHL career - and there might be only one that was prettier than the one he collected Friday night. Published December 27, 2008
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Alex Ovechkin's goal was highlight-reel quality — and ended up being the difference. Published December 27, 2008
Caps prospect sneaks onto Canada’s A-list
Every December, there's an evaluation camp to determine which players will represent Canada in the International Ice Hockey Federation World Under-20 Championships. Published December 26, 2008
Stunning comeback lifts Capitals’ spirits
The Washington Capitals' Shaone Morrisonn's first goal of the season came 59 seconds into overtime and capped a rally from four goals down for a 5-4 victory against the New York Rangers in front of a stunned crowd at Madison Square Garden. Published December 24, 2008
Caps stuck in a rout
The Washington Capitals are off to a much better start to this season than last, moving through the campaign as a front-runner instead of one of the teams giving chase. Published December 23, 2008
No vengeance for Capitals in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA | There were several dozen hats thrown on the ice at Wachovia Center when Philadelphia Flyers fans thought Jeff Carter had recorded his third goal Saturday afternoon. Published December 21, 2008
For Boudreau and Co., the wait is finally over
Brooks Laich almost uttered the word "stealing" Friday when talking about his team's April playoff series with Philadelphia, but he switched to "beating" before it came completely out of his mouth. Published December 20, 2008
Caps’ Boudreau beats mentor Murray
Before the Washington Capitals' game Thursday night, Bruce Boudreau credited Andy Murray with helping him become an NHL-caliber coach. Published December 19, 2008
From Russia with less
The 2007-08 season was a monumental one for Russian-born players in the NHL. Published December 18, 2008