Alexander Semin News

Voice , NHL.com , WaPo , WashTimes , CSNW , Frankovic , RMNB , SB Nation DC , KOL , RtR and Hockey Hourly .

Fresh off another dominating performance against their nearest division rivals, the first-place New York Rangers will welcome the Washington Capitals for today's battle at Madison Square Garden.

If that set-up sounds familiar, it's because it's pretty similar to what we wrote a few weeks back when the Islanders came to town ... and promptly shut-out their red-clad hosts.

Bryan Little scored the game-winner in a shootout, as the Jets used a late surge to earn a 3-2 comeback win over the Capitals on Thursday.

Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun watches the puck on an unsuccessful shot in front of Capitals right wing Joel Ward and Winnipeg Jets left wing Andrew Ladd during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Washington, on Thursday, Feb.

Ovechkin Scores Twice For Caps : Alex Ovechkin scored two goals in a 4-0 win over the Panthers on Tuesday night.

Washington's Alexander Semin rifles a shot at Florida goaltender Scott Clemmensen in the first period.

Vokoun Takes Loss For Caps : Tomas Vokoun allowed three goals in a 4-1 loss to the Bruins on Sunday.

Tim Thomas' return to the nation's capital was less political and more successful, with the goaltender making 35 saves Sunday in the Boston Bruins' 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals.

All season long, the NHL 's rumor mill has been churning out potential deals involving the Washington Capitals ' Alexander Semin , but as things stand today, it appears that Semin will likely remain with the team through the NHL Trade Deadline on February 27th.

Tomas Vokoun made 30 saves to record his third shutout of the season, as the Washington Capitals snapped a four-game road skid with a 3-0 victory over Montreal.

With the NHL past its halfway point and its teams bearing down on the playoffs, the offseason is beginning to come into sight on the horizon.

It isn't hardA to figure out just why the Washington Capitals are struggling this season.A You can't really blame it on injuries to Mike Green and Nicklas Backstrom.A The inconsistency has been a year long struggle, well, since the 7-0 start.A Additionally, other NHL franchises have suffered significant injuries as well, but keep winning.A A You ... (more)

January 31, 2012; Tampa FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis smiles after they beat the Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Times Forum.

We observe John Carlson struggling, we notice Alexander Semin's level of caring and Tomas Vokoun's focus in net.

The 2011-12 Pinnacle set from Panini America is out, featuring Alex Ovechkin , Nicklas Backstrom , Mike Green , Alexander Semin , Michal Neuvirth , Brooks Laich , Tomas Vokoun , and Karl Alzner .

Mathieu Perreault: It was an eventful week for the diminutive Caps forward, who has stepped up big time in the absence of Swedish center Nicklas Backstrom.

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask stops a shot as Washington Capitals' Matthieu Perreault watches during the first period of an NHL game, Tuesday, Jan.

Caps' Schultz Misses Practice With Illness : Jeff Schultz did not practice Tuesday, Katie Carrera of the Washington Post reports.

I had the pleasure of emceeing another terrific HOCKEY N HEELS event with the Washington Capitals.