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Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals

50-24-8, 1st Southeast

 Last Game
May 13, 2009 Pittsburgh, L 2-6 
Goals PIT B. Guerin, S. Crosby (2), K. Letang, J. Staal, C. Adams WAS B. Laich, A. Ovechkin
Goalies WAS J. Theodore (12/14 SV), S. Varlamov (L, 18/22 SV) PIT M. Fleury (W, 21/23 SV)
 
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Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day

Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day
IRA PODELL, Jul 2, 2009
Just when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again. And instead of taking a discount on a one-year deal to take a shot at a Stanley Cup title, Hossa cashed in a megadeal with the up-and-coming Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday. ...More
 • Capitals sign RW Knuble to free-agent contract - Jul 1 (AP)
 • 2009 NHL Draft Team By Team - Jun 29 (AP)
 • Fedorov signs 2-year contract with Russian club - Jun 25 (AP)
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 Team Report

Capitals Team Report

Capitals Team Report Jul 3, 2009

The Caps didn't have a whole lot of room to sign a bevy of free agents on July 1. But they certainly made the most of their one transaction.

The signing of right wing Mike Knuble to a two-year deal is a clever move by GM George McPhee similar to his acquiring Sergei Fedorov late in the 2007-08 season. This team desperately needs a physical presence, someone who gives the Caps some muscle in front.

The former Flyer will likely go on to the first line to take the place of Viktor Kozlov, giving the Caps a few things that will help the offense. He's big (6-foot-3, 230), can score (at least 21 goals in each of the last six years), knows how to win (played on a lot of good teams, like the 1998 Stanley Cup champion Red Wings). ...More

 
 Team Injuries
 Player Date Status Injury
 No injuries reported
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-- FILE -- In this March 16, 2009, file photo, Atlanta Thrashers left wing Colin Stuart(notes), left, skates against Washington Capitals defenseman Brian Pothier(notes) (2) as they battle for the puck during the second period of a NHL hockey game at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The Thrashers won 5-1. The  Thrashers announced Wednesday night, July 1, 2009,they have traded defenseman Garnet Exelby(notes) and forward  to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Pavel Kubina(notes) and forward Tim Stapleton(notes).
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27:  Cody Eakin of the Washington Capitals poses for a portrait during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27:  Brett Flemming of the Washington Capitals talks to the media after being drafted in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27:  Head coach Bruce Boudreau of the Washington Capitals shakes hands with Cody Eakin after the Capitals drafted Eakin in the third round during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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 Southeast Standings
GP W-L-OTL Pts L10 
 y-Washington 82 50-24-8 108 6-2-2 
 x-Carolina 82 45-30-7 97 8-2-0 
 Florida 82 41-30-11 93 6-3-1 
 Atlanta 82 35-41-6 76 6-4-0 
 Tampa Bay 82 24-40-18 66 1-7-2 
 Complete Standings
  Individual Leaders
Alexander Ovechkin - Washington CapitalsAlexander Ovechkin
#8, Left Wing
Leads team with 110 Points
 Stat Player Total 
 PointsAlexander Ovechkin110 
 GoalsAlexander Ovechkin56 
 AssistsNicklas Backstrom66 
 PIMDonald Brashear121 
 Plus/MinusAlexander Semin25 
 PP GoalsAlexander Ovechkin19 
 SH GoalsDave Steckel
 Complete Team Statistics
 Goalie Stats
  GPWLOTLGAASV%
 Jose Theodore57321752.87.900
 Brent Johnson2112622.81.908
 Simeon Varlamov64012.37.918
 Michal Neuvirth52103.00.892
  Team Stats
  PP% PPG PK% SHG  
 Special Teams25.2 85 80.6 7  
 Scores and Schedule
 Last Five Games
 Wed, May 6at PittsburghOTL 2-3  
 Fri, May 8at PittsburghL 3-5  
 Sat, May 9PittsburghOTL 3-4  
 Mon, May 11at PittsburghW 5-4  
 Wed, May 13PittsburghL 2-6  
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