Article: 'Mental Errors' Trip Up Capitals; Miscues Lead to 2 Panther Goals in Washington's Third Defeat in 4 Games

Article: Penguins Power by Capitals; Jagr Has Goal, 2 Assists As Pittsburgh Wins, 3-1
The Washington Post;  April 12, 1995 ;     700+ words ......had 27 shots on goal -- more than the Capitals normally allow in...Penguins' first goal and assisted on the other two. The Capitals hadn't dropped two...winding down and the Capitals were fortunate to be trailing by just a goal. But Michal Pivonka...

Article: Capitals Beat Oilers With 3-Goal Period; Edmonton Loses Its Fourth Straight 5-2.
The Washington Post;  February 28, 1987 ;     700+ words ......53 seconds later, Capitals center Mike Ridley answered with a goal while falling as...stick. His unassisted goal gave the Oilers a...for a while. The Capitals missed a golden opportunity...Stevens assisted on the goal. The Capitals gave center Bob Crawford...

Article: Pothier Delivers for Capitals; Defenseman's First Goal in More Than a Year Breaks Tie in Third Period
The Washington Post;  March 28, 2009 ;     700+ words ......that Brian Pothier's goal last night was the Washington Capitals' fourth in a 5-3...n't soon forget. The Capitals had blown a two-goal lead against one...Theodore. But another goal by Backstrom, backhanded...rebound, gave the Capitals a 3-1 lead. That...

Article: No Need for Backup; Johnson Allows Only a Late Goal as Capitals Top Senators
The Washington Post;  December 13, 2008 ;     616 words ......absence forced the Capitals to sign a front...the franchise in goal, arrived from Houston...20 minutes as the Capitals took a 1-0 lead...on Semin's first goal since Nov. 12. Johnson...the period. The Capitals put the game away...period, another goal by Ovechkin and...the final ...

Article: It's Getting Late for Capitals; Washington on Verge of Elimination After Knuble's Goal Wins It for Flyers in Second OT
The Washington Post;  April 18, 2008 ;     700+ words ......score at 3 while the Capitals were short-handed...the ice. Briere's goal came moments after...the wall. But the Capitals didn't allow the...Moments after Carter's goal, Backstrom snapped...second period, the Capitals got a goal from an unlikely...

Article: Capitals Ride Roller Coaster to Win; Bondra Joins 500-Point Club; His Late Goal Snaps Two-Game Skid; Capitals 5, Penguins 4
The Washington Post;  November 26, 1998 ;     700+ words ......game, however, the Capitals also got a goal from Adam Oates and...waved off an apparent goal because center Mike...in the crease. The Capitals never disputed Eagles...Why isn't that a goal?" But as disgruntled as the Capitals were at the start...

Article: Caps' Crusade Rolls On; Washington Stumbles but Rallies on Yake's Late Goal; Capitals 5, Blackhawks 4
The Washington Post;  February 19, 2000 ;     700+ words ......entertainment value. Capitals goaltender Olaf...Alexei Zhamnov's goal about four minutes...God for Yaker's goal. Thank God for [Peter] Bondra's goal." Chris Simon picked off a pass at the Capitals' blueline and fed Bondra for a breakaway goal with 10:02 to play...Richard Zednik (15th ...

Article: Capitals Succeed in Overtime; Franceschetti's Goal Defeats Devils, 6-5
The Washington Post;  April 6, 1987 ;     672 words ...Lou Franceschetti's goal 12 seconds into overtime...brought the Washington Capitals an improbable 6-5...contained 14 shots on goal and 18 penalties...played hockey, the Capitals scored twice and...minutes after Haworth's goal because a fight between...Gord Mark and the Capitals' Ed ...

Article: Capitals Are Left All Tied Up; Missed Opportunity Costs Washington as the Bruins Rally With Goal in Final Minutes
The Washington Post;  January 6, 2001 ;     648 words ......score his second goal and cement a Washington Capitals victory with about...the net for a two-goal lead, but time and...at MCI Center. The Capitals (18-14-8-1 at the...contemplated the goal that got away. "If...beat Kolzig. The Capitals seemed unenthused...to go after a ...

Article: Calls Don't Go Capitals' Way in Loss; Washington Has 2 Goals Disallowed In One-Goal Loss
The Washington Post;  December 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ......Ovechkin's second goal of the game and 19th of the season got the Capitals within 3-2 only 32...was the ninth one-goal loss for the Capitals, who remained mired...Ovechkin's second goal got the Capitals within a goal less than a minute...

Article: Caps Rebound on Road; First Point of the Season Earned on Zednik's Late Goal; Capitals 3, Hurricanes 3
The Washington Post;  October 8, 2000 ;     586 words ......Carolina Hurricanes. The Capitals didn't get a win...rallied from a two-goal deficit and earned...surrendering the early goal, the Capitals rebounded and played...second period, cut the Capitals' deficit to 2-1. Standing at the goal mouth, he banged...

Article: Capitals Grab Two-Goal Lead, Then Fizzle
The Washington Post;  November 5, 2006 ;     666 words ......periods remained. The Capitals let a two-goal lead slip away, came...four. Zubrus's second goal of the game, with 5...second period, sent the Capitals into the second intermission...too many chances." Capitals Notes: Sim's goal was his 10th in 17...

Article: Ovechkin Takes a Shot, And Somehow It Goes In; 'Lucky Goal' Ricochets Into the Net as Capitals End Skid
The Washington Post;  December 2, 2007 ;     467 words ...Capitals 2, Panthers 1...career. His go-ahead goal from a severe angle...gave the Washington Capitals a 2-1 victory over...three goals. The Capitals also snapped a three...said of the one- goal victory. "We have...before going into the goal. "It's about time...something good happened," ...

Article: Washburn's Late Goal Shatters Capitals, 5-4; Panthers Respond After Toms's Equalizer
The Washington Post;  December 8, 1997 ;     700+ words ......Nemirovsky added Florida's other goal. Capitals rookie Richard Zednik had...before scoring his first goal. But several players in the Capitals' dressing room were more...the third period. When the Capitals' fourth goal didn't register, fans initially...