Capitals Insider Archive: Calgary Flames

After some 'soul searching,' Caps get it together

(Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press) Here are some other notes and quotes from the Capitals' 7-2 win over the Flames Saturday night (here are the the full recap of the contest and a breakdown of David Steckel's first-ever penalty shot attempt and goal): For those of you who didn't watch the game,...

By Katie Carrera  | October 31, 2010; 1:44 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (14)
Categories:  Alex Ovechkin, Calgary Flames, David Steckel, Mike Green, Nicklas Backstrom  
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David Steckel records first penalty-shot tally for finishing touch on Caps' 7-2 win over Flames

With a long game (seven goals by the visitors will do that) and an early start to a long day of flights back to Washington, I'm going to be brief. But if you haven't done so already, check out the full recap of the Capitals' 7-2 win over the Flames....

By Katie Carrera  | October 31, 2010; 2:38 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (26)
Categories:  Calgary Flames, David Steckel  
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Tonight's lineup: Caps at Flames

Coach Bruce Boudreau definitely shook things up for the Washington Capitals tonight. Boyd Gordon and D.J. King are back in the mix after missing five and three games, respectively. But that's not all. Based on warm ups Brooks Laich will be at center on the second line, flanked by Tomas...

By Katie Carrera  | October 30, 2010; 9:41 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (105)
Categories:  Calgary Flames, Lineups  
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Preparing for the Calgary Flames

As the Capitals look to bounce back from a disappointing showing in a 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild, they know they'll have to contend with a Calgary Flames squad equally intent on claiming a statement win of their own. The Flames enter Saturday's game coming off a sloppy 6-5...

By Katie Carrera  | October 30, 2010; 4:00 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
Categories:  Calgary Flames  
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Boyd Gordon to return to Caps lineup against Flames

The Capitals are in midseason form when it comes to divulging line combinations for tonight's game at the Saddledome, there were no rushes at this morning's skate and Coach Bruce Boudreau is keeping things very close to the vest, but it's safe to say that things will be shaken up...

By Katie Carrera  | October 30, 2010; 3:31 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (8)
Categories:  Boyd Gordon, Calgary Flames, D.J. King  
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In Caps' team meeting, Boudreau preaches consistency

Rather than put the team through a grueling practice this afternoon at the Saddledome, which wouldn't have been all that surprising had it happened, Coach Bruce Boudreau opted to call the Capitals in for a lengthy team meeting. They watched film and, as Karl Alzner said, saw "how ugly that...

By Katie Carrera  | October 29, 2010; 5:33 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (59)
Categories:  Bruce Boudreau, Calgary Flames  
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