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• Maryland

Commentary: Time to play Caps blame game

• Opinion

Ovechkin's overtime goal beats Red Wings, 6-5

Alex Ovechkin's overtime goal lifts Capitals over Detroit Red Wings, 6-5, after Washington blew three two-goal leads

• Ice Hockey

Ovechkin's overtime goal beats Red Wings, 6-5

• Maryland

Commentary: Royal mess in D.C.

• Maryland

Caps beat Jets in shootout

• Sports

Pietramala, Levy, ex-Capital Clement to speak at US Lacrosse convention

Johns Hopkins men's coach Dave Pietramala, North Carolina women's coach Jenny Levy (Roland Park) and former Washington Capitals center Bill Clement will be among the speakers at the 2014 US Lacrosse National Convention, the organization announced Thursday.

• Sports

Capitals stymied by struggling Rangers, 2-0

The Washington Capitals are thwarted by the struggling New York Rangers, 2-0, managing just 14 shots in the first two periods

• Maryland

As pressure grows, Ovechkin grows up

• Sports

Baltimore Hockey Classic draws low turnout at Baltimore Arena

If Tuesday night's Baltimore Hockey Classic, which pitted the Washington Capitals against the Boston Bruins, was any indication, Baltimore had better things to do than watch a live NHL preseason game.

• Sports

Former Baltimore hockey stars ready for Capitals-Bruins game

Two teams to play NHL preseason game, Baltimore Hockey Classic, on Tuesday at the Baltimore Arena

• Sports

Tickets remain for Tuesday's Baltimore Hockey Classic between Capitals and Bruins

Tickets still remain for the second Baltimore Hockey Classic at Baltimore Arena, an exhibition between the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins.

• Maryland

Pop essentials

• NBA

Wizards to play preseason game in Baltimore for the first time since 1999

Washington to face New York Knicks and Carmelo Anthony on Oct. 17

• Sales

Baltimore-based STX plans line of ice hockey equipment

Baltimore sports equipment manufacturer STX aims to have ice hockey gear on the market by fall 2014.

• Maryland

NHL Playoffs: Capitals take 3-2 lead over Rangers

• Maryland

NHL Playoffs: Caps-Rangers tied at 2

• Maryland

NHL Playoffs: Caps head to NY up 2-0

• Maryland

NHL Playoffs: Capitals take Game 1

• Maryland

NHL Playoffs: Capitals-Rangers series preview

• Sports

After trade, Nash sees new hope in New York

New York Rangers forward Taylor Pyatt initially thought the team's equipment managers might not like him as much as Rick Nash.

• Politics and Government

Tim Tebow will now have time to celebrate International Dance Day

• Laurel Leader

Orioles, Nationals fans meet halfway in Laurel

Laurel is sandwiched between Baltimore and Washington, about a half-hour drive away from either city, and at Main Street Sports Grill, baseball loyalties were divided between the two teams.

• Howard County

Orioles, Nationals fans meet halfway in Laurel

• Sports

Talking Capitals with Russian Machine Never Breaks

The Baltimore sports scene is blessed with a bunch of talented bloggers who bring their unique perspective to the conversation. This week, we exchanged emails with Peter Hassett, who blogs about the Washington Capitals for Russian Machine Never Breaks.

• Sports

Capitals' recent gains seem to be vanishing

A little more than a month ago, the Washington Capitals called a players-only meeting in search of a wake-up call. Off to the fourth-worst start in franchise history at 2-8-1, they sat in last place in the NHL, five points out of a playoff spot.

• Sports

Lessons from loss lead to first win for Caps

It took until the fifth try and the eighth day of the season, but the Washington Capitals finally managed to put together a complete game under the guidance of first-year coach Adam Oates and come away with a victory.

• Washington Capitals

Caps fall to Habs, 4-1; 0-3 start to season is 'embarrassing'

The first game full of errors, poor defensive coverage and careless penalties could easily be shrugged off as growing pains for a team with a new coach and new system. Maybe even the second, too.

• Sports

Capitals allow 3 goals in 3rd, lose season opener, 6-3

• Maryland

Caps' Ovechkin finds contentment

• Sports

With labor strife finally over, a day for Caps to unite

The applause echoed through the rafters and the sound of stomping feet rumbled across the aluminum bleachers as members of the Washington Capitals stepped onto the ice Sunday morning. As the players warmed up, the rows of fans who packed the seats and lined up three-deep behind the glass began a familiar serenade: "C-A-P-S! Caps! Caps! Caps!"

• Maryland

NHL lockout's effects minimal at local rinks

• Opinion

Tragic conclusion to an otherwise stellar year

• Sports

Robert Griffin III embracing his new status in Washington

Just 12 games into his rookie season, Griffin has energized a city desperate for a successful Redskins team.

• Washington Capitals

Capitals sign Tom Wilson, their first-round draft pick

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Tom Wilson, the 16th overall selection of last month's NHL Draft, to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced today.

• George McPhee

Capitals GM McPhee: Coach unlikely to be hired before draft

• Maryland

NHL Playoffs: Caps-Rangers Game 7

• Washington Capitals

In a season of tests, Caps face greatest one

• Sports

Sudden death for Caps in stunning 3-2 loss to Rangers

• Maryland

NHL Playoffs: Caps-Rangers Game 4

• Sports

Capitals trying to turn the trends on home ice

Capitals trying to turn the trends on home ice

• Maryland

Who will win Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals Monday night in New York?

• Maryland

Who will win Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals Monday night in New York?

• Maryland

NHL Playoffs: Capitals down 1-0 to Rangers

• Maryland

NHL Playoffs: Shameful, shameful reactions

• Maryland

Who will win Game 7 Wednesday night at TD Garden between the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals?

• Maryland

NHL Playoffs: Caps-Bruins Game 7

• Sports

Caps composed, confident heading into Game 7 with Bruins

• Sports

Tight matchup turning into a hit

• Sports

Tight Caps-Bruins matchup turning into a hit

• Sports

Five reasons the Bruins could be headed for ruin against Caps