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Washington Capitals

Eastern Conference No. 3 Seed

43-31-8, 1st Southeast

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Apr 22, 2008 Philadelphia, OTL 2-3 Highlights
Goals WAS N. Backstrom, A. Ovechkin PHI J. Lupul, S. Kapanen, S. Upshall
Goalies PHI M. Biron (W, 41/43 SV) WAS C. Huet (L, 34/37 SV)
 
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Kolzig confirms he won't play again for Capitals

Kolzig confirms he won't play again for Capitals
AP, May 9, 2008
When Olie Kolzig removed his nameplate from the Washington Capitals' locker room after their last playoff game, then skipped a mandatory meeting the next morning, everyone figured his time with the team was over. Now Kolzig confirms he won't be back. "For me, it was disappointing the way it ended. ... It just doesn't feel right," the 38-year-old goalie told The Washington Post for a story Friday. ...More
 • Report: Huet may stay with Capitals - May 7 (PA SportsTicker)
 • The fab four - May 5 (Yahoo! Sports)
 • Rumor: Ovechkin cleared to play for Russia - May 2 (Yahoo! Sports)
 • Ovechkin named Pearson finalist - May 1 (PA SportsTicker)
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Capitals Team Report

Capitals Team Report May 15, 2008

It shouldn't be much of a surprise that Olie Kolzig confirmed in Friday's Washington Post article that he won't be coming back next season.

Coach Bruce Boudreau basically sat him for the final six weeks of the season after a poor performance in a 5-0 loss to Chicago in mid-March. Kolzig didn't play a game in the seven-game playoff series with Philadelphia.

But it does leave some questions. There's no question that Kolzig was hurt by his treatment, which is understandable after being associated with a franchise for about 19 years and then thrown to the bench. Could it have been handled a different way?

And now who will be in goal? Backup Brent Johnson, who was relegated to No. ...More

 
 Team Injuries
 Player Date Status Injury
 Chris Clark RW Jan 15, 2008 Injured Reserve Groin
 Michael Nylander C Jan 15, 2008 Injured Reserve Torn Left Rotator Cuff
 Brian Pothier D Jan 5, 2008 Injured Reserve Head
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Olaf Kolzig, seen here in February 2008, a goaltender for the Washington Capitals for 17 years, will leave the National Hockey League team after being benched for French netminder Cristobal Huet late this season.
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In this April 17, 2008 file photo, Philadelphia Flyers' Kimmo Timonen celebrate with teammates after Mike Knuble scored the game-winning goal over the Washington Capitals in the second overtime period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarter-final hockey playoffs in Philadelphia. Timonen will likely miss the Eastern Conference finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins because of a blood clot in his ankle.
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WASHINGTON - APRIL 22:  Sami Kapanen #24 celebrates his 2nd period goal with teamates Randy Jones #6 and Jim Dowd #34 of the Philadelphia Flyers against the Washington Capitals  during game seven of the 2008 NHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on April 22, 2008 at the Verizon Center in Washington,  DC.  The Flyers won 3-2 in overtime.(Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON - APRIL 22:  Cristobal Huet #38 and Shaone Morrisonn #26 of the Washington Capitals fall to the ice with Patrick Thoresen #25 of the Philadelphia Flyers as Sami Kapanen 2nd period goal sails into the net during game seven of the 2008 NHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on April 22, 2008 at the Verizon Center in Washington,  DC.  (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)
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 Southeast Standings
GP W-L-OTL Pts L10 
 y-Washington 82 43-31-8 94 9-1-0 
 Carolina 82 43-33-6 92 5-4-1 
 Florida 82 38-35-9 85 5-4-1 
 Atlanta 82 34-40-8 76 3-7-0 
 Tampa Bay 82 31-42-9 71 2-7-1 
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  Individual Leaders
Alexander Ovechkin - Washington CapitalsAlexander Ovechkin
#8, Left Wing
Leads team with 22 PP Goals
 Stat Player Total 
 PointsAlexander Ovechkin112 
 GoalsAlexander Ovechkin65 
 AssistsNicklas Backstrom55 
 PIMDonald Brashear119 
 Plus/MinusAlexander Ovechkin28 
 PP GoalsAlexander Ovechkin22 
 SH GoalsBrooks Laich
 Complete Team Statistics
 Goalie Stats
  GPWLOTLGAASV%
 Olaf Kolzig54252162.91.892
 Cristobal Huet1311201.63.936
 Brent Johnson197822.67.908
  Team Stats
  PP% PPG PK% SHG  
 Special Teams18.8 65 80.5 5  
 Scores and Schedule
 Last Five Games
 Tue, Apr 15at PhiladelphiaL 3-6  
 Thu, Apr 17at PhiladelphiaOTL 3-4  
 Sat, Apr 19PhiladelphiaW 3-2  
 Mon, Apr 21at PhiladelphiaW 4-2  
 Tue, Apr 22PhiladelphiaOTL 2-3  
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