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Injury reports: The right to know vs. the right to privacy

Washington Post — Brooks Laich skated with the Capitals in New York last week, between Games 3 and 4 of his team’s first-round NHL playoff series. He wiped out once, which made his teammates — and him — laugh out loud. Afterward, he said he hoped to play in the second round of the playoffs, if the Caps made it. That didn’t happen. Read full article >>    

Washington Capitals May 17, 2013

Groin injury made for a trying season for Brooks Laich

Capitals Watch | Washington Times — Groin injury made for a trying season for Brooks Laich

Washington Capitals May 16, 2013

Injury updates on Martin Erat, Brooks Laich

Capitals Insider | Washington Post — Martin Erat suffered a dislocated elbow in Game 4 against the Rangers but expected to return to the lineup in the second round had Washington advanced, the veteran winger said Wednesday. “It’s kind of sad. When I was getting ready … Continue reading →    

Washington Capitals May 15, 2013

Caps' Laich Still Out

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Brooks Laich, who had sports hernia surgery in early April, won't play in Monday's Game 7 against the Rangers, the Winnipeg Sun's Ken Wiebe reports.

May 13, 2013

Tonight's Lines: No Brooks Laich; Caps Roll with the Same Lineup

Japers' Rink — While there was some buzz about Brooks Laich possibly returning to the lineup (and some about Joey Crabb or Aaron Volpatti possibly getting a sweater), none of that came to pass, so expect these familiar lines and pairings with Braden Holtby in net: Marcus Johansson - Nicklas Backstrom - Alex Ovechkin Eric Fehr - Mike Ribeiro - Troy Brouwer Jason Chimera - Mathieu Perreault - Joel Ward Matt Hendricks - Jay Beagle - Tom Wilson Karl Alzner - Mike Green John Erskine - John Carlson Jack Hillen - Steven Oleksy That would leave Jeff Schultz, Wojtek Wolski, Tom Poti and Volpatti as healthy scr...

Washington Capitals May 13, 2013

Brooks Laich (groin) won't return Monday - Brooks Laich (W) Washington Capitals

Rotoworld — Brooks Laich (groin) won't play Monday in Game 7 versus the New York Rangers.

May 13, 2013

Brooks Laich ‘encouraged’ by recovery process

Capitals Insider | Washington Post — Brooks Laich skated with teammates for a second consecutive day Thursday and continues to make strides in his recovery process. While the 29-year-old forward remains sidelined indefinitely with no timetable to return, he is encouraged by his progress thus far. … Continue reading →    

Washington Capitals May 9, 2013

Caps' Laich Hits The Ice

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Brooks Laich hit the ice Wednesday for the first time since undergoing sports hernia surgery in April, the Washington Times reports.

May 9, 2013

Caps forward Brooks Laich returns to the ice

Loose Pucks | Washington Examiner — Brian McNally Capitals forward Brooks Laich participated in the team’s morning skate at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday morning. Read more on WashingtonExaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/loose-pucks

Washington Capitals May 8, 2013

Brooks Laich skates for first time since sports hernia surgery

Capitals Watch | Washington Times — Brooks Laich skates for first time since sports hernia surgery

Washington Capitals May 8, 2013

Capitals being 'careful' with Brooks Laich's recovery

Washington Post — It's still uncertain when Brooks Laich will begin skating again, but Coach Adam Oates said the Capitals expect that the forward will play this posteason. Laich underwent sports hernia surgery earlier this month after re-injuring his groin on April 4 against the New York Islanders. Read full article >>    

Washington Capitals April 29, 2013

Oates: Still no timetable for Brooks Laich’s return

Loose Pucks | Washington Examiner — Brian McNally Capitals coach Adam Oates confirmed on Monday that forward Brooks Laich underwent sports hernia surgery earlier this month. Read more on WashingtonExaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/loose-pucks

Washington Capitals April 29, 2013

Capitals being ‘careful’ with Brooks Laich’s recovery

Capitals Insider | Washington Post — It’s still uncertain when Brooks Laich will begin skating again, but Coach Adam Oates said the Capitals expect that the forward will play this posteason. Laich underwent sports hernia surgery earlier this month after re-injuring his groin on April 4 … Continue reading →    

Washington Capitals April 29, 2013

Sources: Laich had sports hernia surgery earlier this month

Loose Pucks | Washington Examiner — Brian McNally Capitals forward Brooks Laich underwent sports hernia surgery earlier this month, according to sources with direct knowledge of the players’ situation. That story was first reported Sunday morning by The Washington Post on its web site. Read more on WashingtonExaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/loose-pucks

Washington Capitals April 28, 2013

Brooks Laich had sports hernia surgery, could return for second-round series

Washington Post — Brooks Laich underwent surgery to repair a sports hernia earlier this month after re-injuring his groin, according to a team source familiar with the forward's recovery process. Laich has missed all but nine games this season with a nagging groin injury but there's optimism within the organization that he could return to the Capitals' lineup in time for a second-round playoff series or even sooner. Read full article >>    

Washington Capitals April 28, 2013

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Brooks Laich Photos

  • Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich talks with reporters at the Kettler Iceplex in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The Capitals were eliminated in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs by the New York Rangers. The Capitals have had six consecutive playoff appearances and have failed to get past the second round The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich talks with reporters at the Kettler Iceplex in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The Capitals were eliminated in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs by the New York Rangers. The Capitals have had six consecutive playoff appearances and have failed to get past the second round. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
  • Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich waits to talk with reporters at the Kettler Iceplex in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The Capitals were eliminated in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs by the New York Rangers. The Capitals have had six consecutive playoff appearances and have failed to get past the second round The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich waits to talk with reporters at the Kettler Iceplex in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The Capitals were eliminated in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs by the New York Rangers. The Capitals have had six consecutive playoff appearances and have failed to get past the second round. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
  • Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) and Carolina Hurricanes' Jay Harrison (44) chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 2, 2013 The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) and Carolina Hurricanes' Jay Harrison (44) chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
  • Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich, left, checks New York Rangers' Darroll Powe during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Capitals won 3-2 in a shootout The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich, left, checks New York Rangers' Darroll Powe during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Capitals won 3-2 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
  • Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom (19), left, of Sweden, celebrates with teammates Brooks Laich (21), Matt Hendricks (26), and Mike Ribeiro (9) after Backstrom scored during the shootout to defeat the New York Rangers, 3-2, in an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom (19), left, of Sweden, celebrates with teammates Brooks Laich (21), Matt Hendricks (26), and Mike Ribeiro (9) after Backstrom scored during the shootout to defeat the New York Rangers, 3-2, in an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
  • Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21), Dmitry Orlov (81), Mike Green (52) and Eric Fehr (16) celebrate Green's goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Friday, March 22, 2013 The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21), Dmitry Orlov (81), Mike Green (52) and Eric Fehr (16) celebrate Green's goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)
  • Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) and Eric Fehr (16) celebrate Mike Green's goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Al Montoya (35), who stands near Grant Clitsome (24) and Nik Antropov (80) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Friday, March 22, 2013. The Capitals won 6-1 The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) and Eric Fehr (16) celebrate Mike Green's goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Al Montoya (35), who stands near Grant Clitsome (24) and Nik Antropov (80) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Friday, March 22, 2013. The Capitals won 6-1. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)
  • Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Friday, March 22, 2013 The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)
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