In a game that saw Washington out-shoot Atlanta 43-31, goaltending proved to be the difference. Washington goaltender, Jose Theodore, the only addition to the Capital roster this year, was pulled at the halfway point of the game.
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It’s hard to imagine anybody in the league more important to his club than Alexander Ovechkin. So much so that the key for the Capitals 2008-09 season will be getting him on the ice as much as possible ... and keeping him there.
Robert Marks captured the action at numerous Washington Capitals games during the 2007-08 season. Click here to access the individual game galleries as well as his "best of" collection...
Sami Lepisto’s rookie campaign went as well as possible. Lepisto was one of Hershey’s best defensemen and even enjoyed recalls to the Washington Capitals. Sami sat down with Inside Hockey for an up close interview.
Inside Hockey's Brad Kurtzberg analyzes the first two days of free agency, looking at winners and losers as NHL teams wheel and deal this off-season.
After backstopping the Washington Capitals into the playoffs, Cristobal Huet has decided to relocate again, this time to the Windy City. Here's a look at the goalies who will be tending the pipes for new teams in 2008-09.
Teams in need of a starting goalie will have slim pickings to choose from in this 2008 free agency class. But that said, Washington Capitals standout Cristobal Huet is one of the few quality starting netminders who will be available to teams on July 1st.
The Hershey Bears and Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday they have extended their affiliation for two more years with an option for a third year. In addition, the Bears also extended head coach Bob Woods’ contract, but the duration is yet unknown.
