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.
Alex Ovechkin Named Finalist For Ted Lindsey Award
The winger could capture the award for the fourth time in his career after leading the league with 32 goals and finishing third with 56 points during the abbreviated season. …more
May 9th, 2013
Third-Period Goals Help Rangers Even Series With 4-3 Victory
Dan Girardi and Derek Stepan each scored in the third period as the New York Rangers evened their series with the Capitals with a 4-3 victory at Madison Square Garden. …more
May 3rd, 2013
Steve Oleksy’s Pass Puts Marcus Johansson In His Place
The rookie defenseman set up Marcus Johansson’s go-ahead goal in the second period with a two-line pass that beat a relaxed defense and left the winger in position to score. …more
May 3rd, 2013
Second Period Turnaround Leads Capitals To Game 1 Win
Washington killed off a 5-on-3 advantage midway through the second period and then scored two goals to defeat the Rangers 3-1 in the first game of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. …more
May 2nd, 2013
Joel Ward Set To Return To Capitals’ Lineup For Game 1
After missing nine games because of a bruised left knee, Joel Ward will return to the Capitals’ lineup when they begin the playoffs against the New York Rangers on Thursday. …more
May 2nd, 2013
Capitals Ready To Return To The Ice For Playoffs
The Capitals will face the New York Rangers for the fourth time in the last five seasons when their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series begins on Thursday night at Verizon Center. …more
May 2nd, 2013
After Early Struggle, Adam Oates Finds Confidence In Coaching
The Capitals’ worst start in nearly two decades left new head coach Adam Oates searching for answers, though Washington rebounded to qualify for the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year. …more
May 1st, 2013
Capitals Must Keep Watchful Eye On Rangers’ Rick Nash
After grinding it out in several one-goal games against the Capitals last season, the Rangers added the highly skilled winger during the offseason to provide them with a scoring touch. …more
May 1st, 2013
Despite Practicing Again, Joel Ward’s Return Uncertain
Despite practicing for each of the last three days, the third-line right wing said he is “hoping” to play Thursday when the Capitals begin their playoff series against the Rangers. …more
May 1st, 2013
Mike Ribeiro, Martin Erat Relish Return To Playoffs
Mike Ribeiro and Martin Erat have played in the postseason before, but the opportunity to so with the Capitals this season is giving them excitement to begin this playoff run. …more
