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Keara Dowd

Keara is a DC native and correspondent for the Washington Capitals. She studies Journalism with a minor in Sport Studies at Ithaca College, where she reports sports news for the television station. Follow her on twitter @KGDowd.

Boudreau Makes Statement In Win Over Anaheim

Keara Dowd | November 2, 2011

Last night, the Washington Capitals came back from a 3-0 deficit in the second period to beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 in overtime.  No one is talking about that this…

Categories Washington Capitals

Balance Key to Capitals’ Success

Keara Dowd | October 26, 2011

The Washington Capitals are off to their best start in franchise history.  In the last few seasons, the Capitals have set many new franchise records, as they have their most…

Categories Washington Capitals

Caps Struggle to Find Balance in Correcting the Overcorrecting

Keara Dowd | October 13, 2011

Everyone told them they had to change, and the Washington Capitals did just that.  Since their sudden rise in 2008, the Caps have been labeled as an offensive team with…

Categories Washington Capitals

It’s not Personal, It’s Business For Caps

Keara Dowd | April 16, 2011

The playoffs are an incredibly emotional time for anyone and everyone involved.  Fans go to great lenths to show their support on a daily basis.  The players lay it all…

Categories New York Rangers, Washington Capitals

Caps Extend Knuble, Cause for Concern?

Keara Dowd | April 11, 2011

With the Washington Capitals preparing for their first-round match-up with the New York Rangers starting Wednesday, the organization found some time to do a little housecleaning.  The team announced this…

Categories Washington Capitals

How the Home Opener Foreshadowed Caps Season

Keara Dowd | April 5, 2011

The opening game for the Washington Capitals was quite a memorable one.  There was grit, there was an All-Star fight, and the Caps won in a lopsided 7-2 decision over…

Categories Washington Capitals

After Rocky Start, Johansson Impressing

Keara Dowd | February 7, 2011

Washington Capitals rookie Marcus Johansson came into training camp with the expectation of making the team.  The media, front office staff, and coaching staff all felt he was ready to…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Prospects Prepare for World Juniors

Keara Dowd | December 25, 2010

The Washington Capitals will be well- represented in the world’s most prestigious junior hockey tournament: the IIHF U20 World Championship, otherwise known as the World Juniors.  The Capitals will have…

Categories National Juniors, NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals

D.J. King Lacking Role with the Capitals?

Keara Dowd | November 22, 2010

During the offseason, General Manager George McPhee sent popular prospect Stefan Della Rovere to St. Louis in a deal that brought heavyweight D.J. King to the nation’s capitol.  McPhee sold…

Categories Washington Capitals

Hendricks Signing Paying Off for Capitals

Keara Dowd | November 14, 2010

One of the more controversial stories around the NHL this past summer was the situation between the Washington Capitals and Eric Belanger.  After a week of turmoil and bad press…

Categories Player Profiles, Washington Capitals

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