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.
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Balance Key to Capitals' Success
October 26th, 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 talented core assembled since at least the 80s, possibly even ever. However, this recent success has come despite the biggest names on the team not providing...
Caps Struggle to Find Balance in Correcting the Overcorrecting
October 13th, 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 a defensive liability. Fair or not, defense was the main target for critics breaking down the early playoff exits in the springs of 2008, 2009, and...
It's not Personal, It's Business For Caps
April 16th, 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 on the line, knowing that this is their chance. Their passion and determination about the game shine through every second they're on the ice. The problem with...Caps Extend Knuble, Cause for Concern?
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 morning that they have signed right wing veteran Mike Knuble to a one-year, 2 million dollar contract extension. This is a...How the Home Opener Foreshadowed Caps Season
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 the New Jersey Devils. It was the first glimpse we got of a changed Caps team. As I wrote back in October, it was a big statement game for the...
After Rocky Start, Johansson Impressing
February 7th, 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 make the transition from his home country of Sweden to North American hockey. He was part of a heated battle for the lone opening night...
