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Fleischman rallies Capitals past Panthers 7-4 Eds: APNewsNow. Capitals 7, Panthers 4. AP Photo VZN103, VZN101 By DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON Tomas Fleischmann scored twice during a five-goal third period, and the short-handed Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 7-4 Saturday night for a sweep of their home-and-home series.

SUNRISE, FLA. -- Just when it seemed Washington's injury woes couldn't get any worse, they did.

With the team already missing two-time MVP Alex Ovechkin, defensemen Mike Green and Jeff Schultz both went down with injuries Friday night at BankAtlantic Center, where the short-handed Capitals gutted out a 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers.

Brendan Morrison scored twice, Tyler Sloan and Brian Pothier each tallied once and goaltender Jose Theodore was occasionally spectacular in making 28 saves to snap Washington's three-game losing streak. But the Capitals' collective health was their biggest concern as the players and coaches headed back home for Saturday night's rematch against Florida at Verizon Center.

Harvey Fialkov, filling in for Steve Gorten today... Forward Radek Dvorak, who tore an MCL in his left knee a few weeks ago, skated with the team today for the first time and while he won't play tonight against the Capitals, he may play tomorrow night.

Boudreau: Ovi 'feeling a lot better' Alex Ovechkin didn't skate Wednesday morning and he definitely won't play when the Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils play Wednesday.

In this Oct. 11, 2000 file photo, New York Rangers' Brian Leetch controls the puck in front of Montreal Canadiens' Patrick Poulin during the first period at Madison Square Garden in New York.

The CBC's Mike Milbury did his best to stake his claim as Don Cherry's successor by making a succession claim of wacky proportions, suggesting that Red Wings legend Gordie Howe no longer deserves the trademarked moniker of "Mr. Hockey" because Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin and the league's present cadre of young superstars have ...

The Washington Capitals will try to rebound from a close loss and extend their point streak to nine games when they welcome the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets for today's clash at Verizon Center.

ATLANTA -- The Washington Capitals won their sixth game in a row and earned two points on the road against a Southeast Division opponent Thursday night. But you wouldn't have known it after seeing the scowl on Coach Bruce Boudreau's face as he emerged from the visitors' dressing room at Philips Arena, his hands stuffed in his pockets.

Boudreau had just watched his team build a three-goal lead against the Atlanta Thrashers, let up late in the second period, then hang on for a frantic 4-3 victory that got much too close for comfort in the waning moments.

Mark Streit scored 53 seconds into overtime to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday night.

The Washington Capitals will try to push their winning streak to five games when they welcome the Philadelphia Flyers for tonight's battle at Verizon Center.

Alexander Semin returned from a two-game absence with a tiebreaking goal and two assists, Jose Theodore stopped Darroll Powe's penalty shot later in the third period, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Tuesday night.

The Washington Capitals have assigned center Michael Nylander to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL on a conditioning stint.

Mike Green scored in the third period and set up Brooks Laich's overtime winner to give the Washington Capitals a stirring 3-2 comeback victory over the lowly New York Islanders on Saturday night.

Alex Ovechkin provided all of Washington's offense in the first 65 minutes of Saturday's game.

The Washington Capitals loaned center Michael Nylander to Grand Rapids of the AHL this week, in an attempt to find some playing time for the 37-year-old Swede.A To what result, at this point, is anyone's guess.

Our local puckheads from ESPN's Stats & Information group put together a few thoughts to ponder heading into tonight's Game of the Week : The Joe Thornton factor Joe Thornton's playmaking ability has benefited his linemates in recent seasons.

Mike Green couldn't remember the last time he felt as comfortable as he did Monday night.

His stick felt just right. His gloves were supple and snug. His mind was uncluttered, and his slimmed-down body felt strong.

'It all just clicked,' the Washington Capitals defenseman said, shrugging.

Coach Bruce Boudreau called Green's effort in the Capitals' shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils the 24-year-old's best game since last March -- just before his record-breaking regular season gave way to a postseason letdown.

Considering how many times the Washington Capitals dropped games to clearly inferior opponents last season, the adage of "two points is two points" came to mind Saturday night.

After buying and turning the franchise into a powerhouse, he is not shy about discussing issues with fans through a blog, Facebook and Twitter.

The woes of the Capitals continue as they were defeated tonight in a shootout against the New Jersey Devils.