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New York Rangers center Artem Anisimov (42), of Russia, shoots the puck past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) for a goal during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Young guns lead Caps to Game 4 win over Rangers

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Left wing Alex Ovechkin is tied with Brooks Laich for the team lead in postseason scoring with five points, but more is needed from the Capitals' captain. (Associated Press)

Caps lacking contributions from core players

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth leaves the game after being injured when Florida Panthers left wing Marco Sturm crashes into him in the second period in Washington on Thursday, April 5, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Michal Neuvirth will return as Capitals’ backup in Game 5

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom was suspended for Game 4 after his cross-check on Boston Bruins cednter Rich Peverley at the conclusion of Game 3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

SNYDER: Punishment doesn’t always fit the crime in NHL playoffs

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand, left, Dennis Seidenberg (44) and David Krejci (46) scuffle with Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) and John Carlson (74) during the third period of Game 3 of the first-round playoff series, Monday, April 16, 2012, in Washington. The Bruins won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

DALY: Capitals must rise above it when going gets ‘stuff’

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Nicklas Backstrom has decided to sign in Russia, and he'll reunite with teammate Alex Ovechkin on Dynamo Moscow. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Nicklas Backstrom regrets drawing suspension

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas and Patrice Bergeron fight for position against Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom during the first period of Game 3 of the first-round playoff series Monday, April 16, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Coach Claude Julien bristles at accusations that Bruins are head-hunting Nicklas Backstrom

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Bruins coach denies claim Backstrom was targeted

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), taking Bruins defenseman Greg Zanon into the boards in Game 3, drew a match penalty for a cross-check on center Rich Peverley. The NHL is expected to issue a ruling on the play Wednesday. (Associated Press)

Nicklas Backstrom draws 1-game suspension for cross-check in Game 3

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Caps coach: Bruins going after Backstrom’s head

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Boston Bruins fans watch as Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is surrounded by teammates after his game-winning goal during the second overtime period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston, Saturday, April 14, 2012. The Capitals won 2-1, tying the series at 1-1. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

It’s not odd Capitals’ series is even

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom celebrates his game-winning goal against the Boston Bruins during the second overtime of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston on Saturday, April 14, 2012. The Capitals won 2-1, tying the series at 1-1. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Backstrom’s 2OT goal lifts Capitals to series tie with Bruins

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Captain Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals have been eliminated early in the NHL playoffs four years in a row. Expectations this year are low for seventh-seeded Washington, which opens its Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against Boston on Thursday. (The Washington Times/Andrew Harnik)

Capitals relish role as underdogs

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning's Nate Thompson, left, checks Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 2, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Capitals’ power goes out with man advantage

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) chats with reporters in the locker room after spending 35 minutes on the ice before a morning team practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., March 15, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Nicklas Backstrom returns for Capitals vs. Canadiens

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom returned to the lineup after a 40-game absence, playing 19:38 with a minus-1 rating. His biggest effect was the energy boost surrounding his return as the Capitals defeated the Canadiens 3-2 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Smiles all around for Capitals as Nicklas Backstrom returns in SO victory

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Capitals C Backstrom returns from concussion

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Nicklas Backstrom’s return could be imminent, but mental readiness still a question

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is fifth on the team in scoring with 42 points despite missing 40 games. He was on track for an All-Star season when he suffered a concussion Jan. 3. (Associated Press)

WHYNO: Nicklas Backstrom’s well-being for future is the Capitals’ ultimate goal

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom has passed his final baseline test and is now close to returning to the lineup. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

‘The worst is behind’ Nicklas Backstrom in his recovery from concussion

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times