‘Big-Time’ Steroid Dealer Claims to Have Sold to Capitals’ Players Matt Leighton | May 27, 2009 Florida residents Richard Thomas and his wife Sandy were arrested yesterday after authorities seized $200,000 in illegal steroids. According to WFLA in Florida, authorities are still determining whether Richard “Andy”…
Varlamov Shines as Capitals Take Game 1 Matt Leighton | May 2, 2009 With the help of some spectacular goaltending from Simeon Varlamov, the Capitals were able to win their fourth straight game and take a 1-0 series lead on their rival, the…
Bradley and Varlamov Power Caps to Decisive Game 5 Victory Matt Leighton | April 24, 2009 Unlikely hero Matt Bradley scored two goals and Simeon Varlamov recorded his second shutout in three games as the Caps dominated the Rangers in a 4-0 victory to force Game…
Lundqvist Helps Rangers Take 3-1 Series Lead on Capitals Matt Leighton | April 22, 2009 Everyone knew Henrik Lundqvist would be the key for a Rangers’ series upset, and thus far, he’s done just that by stealing the show from the high-powered Washington Capitals. Lundqvist…
The ABC’s of the Washington Capitals Matt Leighton | April 13, 2009 So with the playoffs just around the corner, here is an introduction to your 2009 Southeast Division Champions: A- The Alex’s: Everyone knows about Alex Ovechkin’s game, but which Alex…
Jeff Schultz- Love Him or Hate Him Matt Leighton | April 10, 2009 Capitals fans fall under two categories: those who appreciate defenseman Jeff Schultz, and those who don’t. At 6’6, a lot of expected of the 23-year old Calgary native…hitting included. This…
Keith Aucoin – Washington’s ‘Little’ Spark Plug Matt Leighton | April 2, 2009 Take one look at Caps’ fourth-line center Keith Aucoin, and it’s hard to believe that he’s a superstar. At 5’9, Aucoin is making noise after being undrafted out of Divison…
The Importance of Brooks Laich Matt Leighton | March 26, 2009 Brooks Laich’s philosophy is simple: “If you want money, go to the bank. If you want bread, go to the bakery. If you want goals, go to the net.” His…
Best Centers in the League? Time to Start Mentioning Nicklas Backstrom. Matt Leighton | March 3, 2009 By picking up an assist in the Capitals’ loss against Florida, Nicklas Backstrom now has points in 10 straight. Backstrom is now one point shy of tying last season’s point…
Prospect Profile: Jay Beagle Matt Leighton | February 13, 2009 It would only be fitting that a guy named “Beagle” would get called up one day after the Westminster Dog Show and make his NHL debut at the same venue,…
Caps Top Panthers; Bad Ice (Still) an Issue Matt Leighton | February 8, 2009 Saturday night the Washington Capitals took care of business, beating their Division foe, the Florida Panthers in front of a sold out crowd at Verizon Center. The Caps have now…
Salary Cap Casualties: Karl Alzner Matt Leighton | January 22, 2009 Scanning the seats at Verizon Center a few months ago, I noticed a sign that caught my eye. It was covered in flashy writing and was impossible to miss. The…
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