Michal Neuvirth News

Capitals forward Brooks Laich participated in the team's morning skate at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday morning.

I've heard of working for the weekend , but working ON the weekend? That's what is happening in the NHL playoffs this week.

Ask him midway through the season what improved in his play, and the Washington Capitals goaltender explained that he thought he had been consistent throughout.

The Washington Capitals begin their quest for hockey's Holy Grail on Thursday May 2 with Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series against the New York Rangers .

Michal Neuvirth is the number two goalie for the Washington Capitals behind Braden Holtby , but you couldn't tell that by looking at what each of them are getting paid.

Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: Recaps of last night's regular season finale, Ovi secures his historic Richard Trophy, and ... aw, yeah.

Only one Eastern Conference first-round match-up was officially set Saturday, and for the fourth time in the last five seasons , the Washington Capitals will meet the New York Rangers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Per the team, the Caps have re-signed goalie Michal Neuvirth to a two-year, $5 million extension.

The Washington Capitals already clinched the Southeast Division, so coach Adam Oates gave goaltender Braden Holtby his pick: Start Thursday night against the Ottawa Senators or Saturday night against the Boston Bruins, because Michal Neuvirth was getting a chance to play.

Shot 4: In news that surprised no one, yet didn't feel quite as familiar as one may imagine, Alex Ovechkin broke a stick.

Although the Washington Capitals clinched a postseason berth earlier this week, Coach Adam Oates's message remained consistent: Stay the course .

He will miss an eighth consecutive game with a left knee contusion Thursday as Washington hosts the Ottawa Senators at Verizon Center, but Ward said being able to participate in an on-ice workout with teammates was a step in the right direction.

Tuesday night is Hockey Night in Washington. With a win, the Capitals earn the Southeast Division title and an automatic playoff berth.