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It’s early in the NHL’s pandemic season, but the Capitals already see how tough it will be

by: Samantha Pell — Washington Post 23 Jan

Ilya Samsonov tested positive for the virus Tuesday night, sending him to isolation and three teammates to quarantine.

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Capitals win home opener in shootout, but loss of Tom Wilson could sting

by: Samantha Pell — Washington Post 23 Jan

John Carlson delivers winner as team continues early-season mastery of Sabres.

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Capitals’ Ilya Samsonov tests positive for coronavirus; Ovechkin, two others remain off the ice

by: Samantha Pell — Washington Post 21 Jan

The team received news of Samsonov's positive test Tuesday night after a loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Alex Ovechkin one of four Capitals placed on NHL covid protocol absences-related list

by: Samantha Pell — Washington Post 21 Jan

Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dmitry Orlov and Ilya Samsonov were placed on the list and the NHL also fined the Capitals $100,000.

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Capitals lose a two-goal lead and fall to the Penguins in overtime on Sidney Crosby’s winner

by: Samantha Pell — Washington Post 20 Jan

Tom Wilson scored twice in the first period, but the Capitals struggled in the second and came up short in OT.

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In retirement, Brooks Orpik is balancing his roles as a college assistant coach, a Capitals staffer and a dad

by: Samantha Pell — Washington Post 18 Jan

Brooks Orpik works in player development with the Capitals and as a volunteer assistant coach at Boston College.

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Capitals fall to Penguins in shootout, suffer first loss this season

by: Samantha Pell — Washington Post 17 Jan

Alex Ovechkin scored his 707th career goal, but the Capitals lost, 4-3, to their rivals in Pittsburgh.

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Evgeny Kuznetsov, electric but inconsistent, might be the key for the Caps this season

by: Samantha Pell — Washington Post 16 Jan

Evgeny Kuznetsov had a brilliant 2018 postseason, but his play has declined over the past two seasons.

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New Capitals season, old names in the goal column as Caps beat Sabres in opener

by: Samantha Pell — Washington Post 15 Jan

T.J. Oshie, Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson score and Alex Ovechkin hands out two assists in 6-4 win.

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Alex Ovechkin transformed his legacy and shattered our expectations — and he isn’t finished

by: Barry Svrluga — Washington Post 14 Jan

At 35, Alex Ovechkin is still scoring more goals than anyone in the NHL. He promised to improve with age, but no one could have expected this.

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Ilya Samsonov, the Caps’ present and future in goal, is ready for the spotlight

by: Samantha Pell — Washington Post 14 Jan

Samsonov and the Washington Capitals will open their season Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres.

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For Peter Laviolette, Thursday is the start of a new challenge in just about every way possible

by: Samantha Pell — Washington Post 13 Jan

“I guess we’re prepared for anything," new Capitals coach Peter Laviolette said. "Anything could happen.”

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