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Capitals sign Knuble Mike Knuble. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Thirteen seasons in the NHL have made Mike Knuble comfortable with doing the dirty work in the corners and in front of the net.

The Globe's team of hockey reporters and columnists brings the latest news and analysis from across the National Hockey League Wednesday, July 1, 2009 03:30 PM Kudos to McPhee in D.C. Eric Duhatschek S mart, if subtle, move by Washington Capitals' general manager George McPhee, who let tough guy Donald Brashear go to the New York Rangers and ...

The Washington Capitals' brass left Bell Centre satisfied with seven new prospects added to an already deep farm system, but there is likely more work to be done before the big club's roster is complete.

Flyers' Derian Hatcher hits Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich during the first period on Monday, April 21, 2008.

HERSHEY, Pa. -- A manic, towel-waving, capacity crowd of more than 10,000 packed Giant Center on Saturday night to cheer the Hershey Bears in Game 3 of the Calder Cup finals, the American Hockey League's championship series.

Not everyone came to be entertained, though. Washington Capitals General Manager George McPhee, Coach Bruce Boudreau and three of the organization's pro scouts were there on business. They sat high above the ice, diligently dissecting the players in the maroon and white uniforms, discussing who among them is ready to make the jump to the big leagues.

The Caps have officially signed Jake Hauswirth of the USHL's Omaha Lancers to a three-year entry-level contract.

In the playoffs, hockey becomes a game of inches. In Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals, the Penguins won by a yard... by Eric Naughton 103 reads In the playoffs, hockey becomes a game of inches.

Some plays have the feeling of inevitability. Sometimes, you feel like you're already watching the highlight reel and the play's end has happened, even as it unfolds before your eyes.

Random observations after Pittsburgh's thrilling 4-3 overtime win over Washington in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semi-final series... It might seem odd to say that a game characterized by thrilling bursts of run-and-gun hockey was decided by defense, but that's exactly what happened.

Brian Pothier can empathize with longtime fans of the Washington Capitals. Before joining the Capitals, he played for the Ottawa Senators, who were, at the time, one of the powers in the Eastern Conference.

The Chicago Blackhawks roared into the Western Conference finals with a 7-5 victory over the Vancouver Canucks while the Washington Capitals forced a series decider against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the East.

When the Penguins gathered around goalie Marc-Andre Fleury for some congratulatory pats on the helmet and stick-pad whacking as Pittsburgh evened the series at two games apiece, the time was 9:27 p.m. ET .

Today: Photo gallery content is always safe for viewing at work. Kelley: One 'sick' series Tuesday, May 5, 2009 The Penguins-Capitals second round series isn't living up to its billing; it's surpassing it.

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Like every other player and coach was attempting to do before this series between Washington and Pittsburgh began, Caps winger Brooks Laich tried to warn the media that it wasn't just a matchup of superstars.

A dozen years ago, a 20-year-old goaltender named Jose Theodore stepped in for the Montreal Canadiens during a Stanley Cup playoff series despite minimal experience.

The Washington Capitals' mysterious goaltender Simeon Varlamov has adjusted smoothly to the high-octane play of the NHL playoffs.

It wasn't a desperate change even though the Washington Capitals ' season was on the cusp of ending.

WASHINGTON, D.C. a ' Mike Green, manning the breached Capitals blue line, admitted that he turned toward the bench to concede the goal that would have put the Penguins up 3-2 in yesterday's second period.

The question was posed to coach Bruce Boudreau early in his postgame news conference Saturday.

Relief didn't begin to describe the way the Washington Capitals felt yesterday after claiming Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the Penguins.