D.C. Sports
Zac Boyer will provide you with the latest updates from the Washington Nationals, the Washington Capitals, the Washington Wizards and D.C. United on this blog when in attendance. Follow Zac on Twitter (@ZacBoyer) for the latest updates.
PRO HOCKEY: Ribeiro tops Capitals’ offseason decisions
BY ZAC BOYER / THE FREE LANCE-STAR ARLINGTON—Mike Ribeiro reiterated his desire Wednesday to stay with the Capitals past this season, but said he doesn’t think he “should have less …more
May 14th, 2013
Alex Ovechkin: Despite Shortcomings, Capitals Can Win Cup
Despite the early exit from the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season, the winger has confidence the Capitals can still win the Stanley Cup the way the team is constructed. …more
May 14th, 2013
NHL PLAYOFFS: At crunch time, Caps get crushed
BY ZAC BOYER / THE FREE LANCE-STAR WASHINGTON—Crafted as a team that should consistently achieve a reasonable measure of success, the Washington Capitals have found in recent years that their …more
May 11th, 2013
Capitals Coverage In Today’s FLS
The Capitals will head into New York on Sunday looking to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the third consecutive year after they beat the Rangers 2-1 in overtime. …more
May 11th, 2013
Mike Ribeiro’s Overtime Goal Leads Capitals To Game 5 Win
The second-line center scored 9:24 into overtime to give the Capitals the victory and send the series back to New York with Washington holding an opportunity to eliminate the Rangers. …more
May 11th, 2013
Tom Wilson Pleased To Make ‘Unbelievable Debut’ In Game 5
The 19-year-old winger became the fourth Capitals player to make his NHL debut in the Stanley Cup Finals and the youngest of the group when he did so on Friday. …more
May 10th, 2013
Alex Ovechkin Named Finalist For Hart Trophy
The Capitals’ right wing remained in contention to win yet another trophy on Friday when the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association announced he will be a finalist for the prestigious award. …more
May 9th, 2013
Injured Martin Erat Unlikely To Play For Capitals In Game 5
The left wing sustained an apparent wrist injury late in the first period of the Capitals’ Game 4 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday, leaving his postseason future in doubt. …more
May 9th, 2013
Brooks Laich Admits To Having Minor Surgery On Groin
The left wing acknowledged he did have an operation on his groin roughly a month ago, but wanted to clarify the nature of the procedure as he eyes a return. …more
May 9th, 2013
Capitals Recall Joey Crabb, Tom Wilson From Hershey
Crabb, who began the season with the Capitals, and Wilson, one of the team’s first-round picks in the June draft, were set to take part in the team’s practice Thursday. …more
