Capitals Insider | Washington Post — The Capitals begin a week long road trip on Sunday, starting against the Chicago Blackhawks in a game that could be a preview to the Stanley Cup finals. The Blackhawks have the second best record in the Western Conference and are two points out of first, trailing only the San Jose Sharks. The Blackhawks have the third most points in the league, and Capitals right wing Mike Knuble said he expects the game to have a playoff atmosphere. He's what Knuble had to say about the matchup after Washington's 3-2 loss to Tamp Bay: foo
Washington Capitals 18 mins agoTampa Tribune — Tampa Bay played the near model game Friday, should a run to the postseason be in the works.
Tampa Bay Lightning 6 hours agoMiami Herald — Pete DeBoer opened practice on Friday afternoon in a great mood, taking on assistant coach Mike Kitchen in a sprint race around the HP Pavilion ice.
Florida Panthers 7 hours agoCapitals Insider | Washington Post — Washington Capitals Coach Bruce Boudreau was visibly disappointed after his team lost to Tampa Bay, 3-2, but made sure to say it was not the fault of goalie Semyon Varlamov, who faced 27 shots. Varlamov was the victim of some bad bounces, including a puck that deflected off center Vincent Lecavalier and into the goal. Boudreau said he didn't think Varlamov saw the puck after Matt Walker fired the shot that hit Lecavalier. Officials reviewed the play and determined the score should stand, giving Lecavalier his 19th goal and 60th point of the season. Varlamov fell to 13-3-3 and lost for the firs...
Washington Capitals 8 hours agoAtlanta Journal-Constitution — The new-look Thrashers are looking an awful lot like the old-look Thrashers. The Thrashers added five new players in the past five weeks in an effort to make the playoffs for just the second time in franchise history.
Atlanta Thrashers 9 hours agoTampa Tribune — WASHINGTON - Defenseman Matt Walker scored one goal and created another a few minutes later when his shot deflected in off Vincent Lecavalier, helping the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning edge the NHL-leading Washington Capitals 3-2 on Friday night.
Tampa Bay Lightning 10 hours agoAtlanta Journal-Constitution — Anderson: Too much pressure?: Thrashers coach John Anderson said the pressure of a playoff race may be reason for his team’s now five-game losing streak after Friday night’s loss to the New York Rangers.
Atlanta Thrashers 13 hours agoLord Stanley's Blog | News & Observer — Canes center Brandon Sutter, who suffered a leg injury Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, has not been ruled out for Saturday's home game against the Phoenix Coyotes. Coach Paul Maurice said Sutter would be further evaluated today and said he was "hopeful" would be able to play. Maurice said forward Oskar Osala had been returned to Albany (AHL). If Sutter is not able to play, Maurice said another forward would be recalled from the River Rats. Sutter was injured late in the first period of the Canes' 4-3 overtime win over the Pens. He locked legs with the Pens' Kris Leta...
Carolina Hurricanes 15 hours agoCapitals Insider | Washington Post — It was business as usual in the Caps' locker room here at KCI following today's morning skate, despite the fact that the team became the first in the NHL to clinch a playoff spot after they wrapped up their third-straight Southeast Division title when Atlanta lost to Columbus, 2-1, last night. Forward Brooks Laich probably summed up the general feeling amongst his teammates when he talked about his emotions, or lack thereof, upon learning about the accomplishment. "I don't think anyone came in rejoicing," Laich said. "It's nice to know we're not gonna finish lower than third [in the conference...
Washington Capitals 20 hours agoAtlanta Journal-Constitution — • When: 7:30 p.m. Friday • TV; radio: SPSO; 680 • It will be the second of back-to-back games for the Thrashers, who played Thursday in Columbus.
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