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Washington Capitals left wing Matt Hendricks slugged it out with Montreal's Rene Bourque on Jan. 18, retribution for Bourque's hit on Nicklas Backstrom that left the Capitals center with a concussion. (Associated Press)

DALY: Capitals’ hits keep on coming

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Capitals center Cody Eakin (upper left) watches as his shot beats Boston goalie Tuukka Rask in Washington's 5-3 win at Verizon Center on Tuesday night. (Associated Press)

All-Star break comes on heels of significant victory for Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring the third goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Montreal. (AP Photo/Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz)

Caps’ Ovechkin withdraws from NHL All-Star Game

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Members of the Stanley Cup champion Bruins meet with President Obama in the White House on Monday. Boston plays at Washington on Tuesday night. (Associated Press)

Win before break would boost Capitals’ morale

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) lines up for a face-off during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Ovechkin suspended 3 games for hit on Michalek

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21) tries to stuff the puck past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Capitals’ rally goes to waste in OT loss to Penguins

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Capitals goalie Michael Neuvirth (above) blanked Montreal 3-0 on Wednesday in his first start in 23 days. Tomas Vokoun had made 10 straight starts. (Associated Press)

Michal Neuvirth’s strong play a welcome dilemma for Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Left wing Matt Hendricks and the Capitals largely have avoided crash landings at home, but it's a different story when Washington plays away from Verizon Center. (Associated Press)

Discovering recipe for success on road crucial to Capitals’ playoff push

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green was suspended for three games for his hit to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brett Connolly on Thursday, March 8, 2011. (Associated Press)

Capitals’ Green has schedule for return to the ice

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin doesn't have top numbers, as his 33 points (17 goals, 16 assists) had him tied for 46th among forwards entering Thursday's games. But his presence in the All-Star Game takes on added significance with Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby sidelined. (Associated Press)

Ovechkin’s All-Star selection: Marketing over performance

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll, right, celebrates his goal as Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich reacts during the second period of an NHL game in Los Angeles, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Success on road remains elusive for Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

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Boudreau’s passion is cultivating the game

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Capitals’ breakdowns on the road come at a bad time

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Bruce Boudreau is 4-9-2 in his first 15 games with Anaheim since taking over as coach Nov. 30. (Associated Press)

Bruce Boudreau hasn’t been on golden pond with Ducks

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Capitals’ center Backstrom returns to practice

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Center Nicklas Backstrom (19) is the Capitals' scoring leader with 13 goals and 29 assists while playing in all 38 games. Backstrom suffered a head injury during a 3-1 win over Calgary on Tuesday night. (Associated Press)

Nicklas Backstrom may be forced from lineup due to head injury

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Jeff Halpern won 58.3 of his faceoffs in the 2011-12 season with the Capitals. He signed a one-year deal with the Rangers this offseason. (Associated Press)

Quick on the draw, Halpern is an ace on faceoffs

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

**FILE** Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (The Washington Times)

Capitals await their chance to host Winter Classic

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin had two goals in the 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. He now has nine points in his last six games. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Alex Ovechkin leads four-goal third period as Capitals rally past Blue Jackets 4-2

By Rusty Miller - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom celebrates his goal with teammates Alex Ovechkin and Alexander Semin during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres, Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, in Washington. The Caps won 3-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ stars rise to occasion in win over Sabres

By Jack Anderson - Special to The Washington Times