2010 NHL Playoffs -- Five things we learned from Thursday night's playoff action
1. We say anything can happen in the playoffs. While it's technically true, "anything" sometimes doesn't happen very often. For instance, after Tomas ...
View Article2010 NHL playoffs -- The top unsung defensemen so far in the playoffs
Playoff teams need contributions from everyone, but not everyone's offerings receive the same attention, at least nationally. So, we bring you five de...
View ArticleStanley Cup playoffs: ESPN.com's 75 reasons to watch this edition
We're pumped for the NHL playoffs. Are you? Here are 75 reasons to watch what happens until the Cup is hoisted in June.
View ArticleCapitals edge Bruins in SO, now tied for 8th in East
Brooks Laich scored in the first round of a sudden-death shootout to give Washington a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night and help the Capitals keep pace in the Eastern Conference...
View ArticleFirst-round preview: Boston Bruins versus Washington Capitals
Now this is a rather interesting first-round series that you probably didn't envision way back in September, given the Capitals' dominance of the Sout...
View ArticleBruins outlast Caps to grab series lead on Zdeno Chara's late blast
Zdeno Chara scored the tiebreaking goal during 4-on-4 play with less than 2 minutes left, and the Boston Bruins finally solved playoff rookie goalie Braden Holtby, beating the Washington Capitals 4-3...
View ArticleCapitals bounce defending champion Bruins in OT to reach 2nd round
Joel Ward slammed home a rebound at the 2:57 mark of overtime to give the Capitals a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night as Washington advanced to the second round of the playoffs.
View ArticleCapitals erase three-goal deficit, top Bruins in OT
Eric Fehr scored 37 seconds into overtime Tuesday night, and the Washington Capitals rallied from a three-goal, first-period deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 in a thriller reminiscent of the...
View ArticleFantasy hockey matchups and strength of schedule for Week 10 of the 2012-13...
Sean Allen previews Week 10's fantasy hockey action and highlights some free-agent options.
View ArticleLate-season auditions for up-and-coming youngsters - NHL
Victoria Matiash updates her top 75 defensemen rankings and highlights up-and-coming fantasy blueliners who could provide assistance for the final stretch of the season, including Calgary's T.J....
View ArticleEric Fehr scores in overtime, lifts Capitals past Bruins
Eric Fehr scored on a power play 3:23 into overtime, and the Washington Capitals, with nothing at stake Saturday night, came back for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins, who are trying to win the...
View ArticleAlex Ovechkin nets 800th career point, lifts Capitals past Bruins
Ovechkin's 2 goals lift Caps to 4-2 win
View ArticleFive teams poised for return to postseason
It's far too early to predict 2016 playoff spots at this stage of the summer -- plus what would we do when training camps actually start in a little l...
View ArticleNHL -- The hockey new year has arrived and the game is strong
The hockey new year is upon us, so let's dive into predictions for standout rookies, how some intriguing teams look so far, early playoff projections and the top 10 college teams in the land.
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