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• STATS SHMATS: Crazy Eights

  Published: August 2, 2007, 5:45 pm

  Tags: Annika Sorenstam, Chicago White Sox, Edmonton Oilers, Lpga, Mlb, Matt Hughes, Montreal Canadiens, Nhl, New York Yankees, Stats Shmats, Ufc, Washington Capitals

  in one season, set by the Washington Capitals in the 1974-75 season. Crazy Eights: The number of UFC welterweight titles won by Matt Hughes between 2001 and 2005, the most by an individual fighter. Crazy Eights: The record number of LPGA Player of the Year awards won by Annika Sorenstam in 1995, '97-98 and 2001-05. Crazy Eights: A card game

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• Bluelines: Don Maloney Excelling in Phoenix

  Published: August 9, 2007, 10:26 am

  Tags: Bluelines, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Nhl, New York Islanders, Phoenix Coyotes, Stan Fischler, The Maven, Washington Capitals

  How big a stiff might Dustin Penner be in Edmonton? The occasionally lazy forward is mentioned in the same vein as all-time flopperoo Alexander Daigle by Sportsnet.ca's Alan Adams. Maybe Adams knows something that Kevin Lowe overlooked in the large lad. Don Maloney is taking the right approach in Phoenix. He refuses to deal valuable draft picks

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• Bluelines: A New Work Stoppage Looms

  Published: October 8, 2007, 7:40 pm

  Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Chris Chelios, Dallas Stars, Gary Bettman, Martin Brodeur, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, Nhl, Roman Hamrlik, Sidney Crosby, Stan Fischler, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vincent Lecavalier, Washington Capitals

  This news might get stuck in your craw but it has to be reported nonetheless. Another NHL Work Stoppage could very well happen when it's time for the NHLPA to renew the current CBA.The angst centers on two critical areas: 1. Choice of the next union boss; 2. Whether the small but vocal Chris Chelios-led militant unionists control the show. No

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• Ice Time With Sam & Joe

  Published: October 12, 2007, 11:55 pm

  Tags: Ice Time Sam Amp Joe, Joe Micheletti, New York Rangers, Sam Rosen, Washington Capitals

  The Rangers pulled out an impressive win over the Washington Capitals tonight, and for Joe Micheletti and I, much credit should go to the impressive goaltending of Hendrick Lundqvist and the improved execution of the Rangers first line on the power play.

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• Rangers React To Second Win

  Published: October 12, 2007, 11:06 pm

  Tags: Chris Drury, Henrik Lundqvist, Jaromir Jagr, New York Rangers, Nhl, Washington Capitals

  Thanks to a productive first period, the Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.  Rangers Jaromir Jagr, Chris Drury and Hendrick Lundqvist talk about tonight's win.

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• Gomer Is a Comer

  Published: October 13, 2007, 12:20 am

  Tags: Chris Drury, Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers, Nhl, Scott Gomez, Stan Fischler, Tom Renney, Washington Capitals

  the previously undefeated Washington Capitals. "I decided that I was just going to relax and play my game," Gomer told me after the 3-1 win that easily could have been 6-1 because of New York dominance. "I knew it would take a while to get into a new style on a new team but I feel real good already." And so should the

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• Rangers: The Big Differences

  Published: November 1, 2007, 11:57 pm

  Tags: Chris Drury, Henrik Lundqvist, Marc Staal, Marek Malik, Martin Straka, Michael Nylander, New York Rangers, Nhl, Ryan Callahan, Ryan Hollweg, Sean Avery, Stan Fischler, Tom Renney, Washington Capitals

  then the two-zip erasing of Washington on Thursday night and (we'll see) then New Jersey. Until then, the two-in-a-row victory parlay, culminating with a precious defusing of Ovechkin, Inc., rates as "big" in The Maven's book simply because the Rangers are looking more and more like a hockey TEAM. Despite the losses of Marty Straka,

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• Rangers Discuss Goalie and Goals

  Published: November 1, 2007, 10:39 pm

  Tags: Chris Drury, Marc Staal, New York Rangers, Nhl, Paige Rentz, Tom Renney, Washington Capitals

  victories, shutting out the Capitals 2-0 Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.  Chris Drury, Marc Staal and head coach Tom Renney discuss the team's win. Renney on Lundqvist's amazing play and the team's effort in win over CapsDrury discusses his goal and another impressive effort by Lundqvist Staal talks about picking up his first

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• Can Marty Brodeur Do It Again?

  Published: November 3, 2007, 9:02 pm

  Tags: Brian Gionta, David Clarkson, Henrik Lundqvist, John Madden, Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Nhl, Sergei Brylin, Stan Fischler, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Zach Parise

  off his shutout over the Capitals on Thursday night while Martin was superior in helping beat Toronto, 3-2, on Friday at Newark. Actually, for Devils fans, watching Brodeur thwart the Maple Leafs was a pure case of deja-vu. This was the Mister Goalie of the three Stanley Cup years, literally stealing a game that should have -- on the

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• Around the Capital Rink

  Published: November 5, 2007, 11:13 am

  Tags: Sports, Washington Capitals

  The Washington Capitals are entering a serious swing through the division on their schedule, beginning tonight with a division showdown read more

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• Wash Caps --- Who or What is to Blame?

  Published: November 8, 2007, 11:04 am

  Tags: Sports, Washington Capitals

  Much discussion going on in regards to the contract status of Alexander Ovechkin and the future of HC Greg Hanlon and GM George McPhee. After read more

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• Bluelines: Ovechkin Embracing Teacher Role

  Published: November 8, 2007, 12:33 pm

  Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Bluelines, Jacques Lemaire, Mike Babcock, Nhl, North Dakota Fighting Sioux, Stan Fischler, The Maven, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals

  possibility of his leaving Washington next summer. Ovechkin is in the final year of a three-year pact. As yet, the Caps have not made an offer but he loves the D.C. area."We have lots of time," Alex says. "It will happen, I want to be here. I don't like a change of pace. I like the team and the organization and the fans."

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• What??? Caps Beat Ottawa

  Published: November 8, 2007, 10:11 pm

  Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, Ottawa Senators, Sports, Washington Capitals

  No, you are not reading a fantasy.  You not reading a joke.  Your reading news. read more

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• Around the Capitals Rink (11/13)

  Published: November 13, 2007, 9:52 am

  Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Sports, Washington Capitals

  Headlines for the Washington Capitals, including a update on Alex Ovechkin's contract status.  read more

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• Around the Capitals Rink (11/14)

  Published: November 14, 2007, 11:16 am

  Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Sports, Washington Capitals

  Brian McNally writes that Nicklas Backstrom, the young 19 year old super prospect playing for the Caps this season, surprisingly has adjusted well and really doesn't miss home that much. read more

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