Dmitry Kulikov

Alex Ovechkin skates with group of NHL players at Pembroke Pines, Florida ice rink

The Washington Capitals opened their practice facility up for small group workouts on Thursday for the first time since the NHL instituted Phase 2 of its return to play plan Monday.

1,046 miles south, in Pembroke Pines, Florida, the team’s captain, Alex Ovechkin, skated with a group of 17 players, including former and current Russian NHLers, at Pines Ice Arena.

The ice skating rink is close to Ovechkin’s beach home near Miami, Florida.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Another Day, Another Goalie Injury as Neuvirth Injures Leg

Photo credit: Mitchell Layton

Remember that possible goalie controversy? Well now there’s a new problem in the crease — and it isn’t pretty. After Tomas Vokoun re-injured his groin last week in Boston, the Caps have been forced to rely on Michal Neuvirth and call-up Braden Holtby. That’s not so bad considering Vokoun’s play before the setback. It’s Neuvy who’s hurt now, suffering a possibly devastating leg injury a quarter of the way into the second period Thursday night.

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By Chris Gordon 11 years ago

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Florida Panthers Pregame: Matt Bradley vs. Alex Semin, and the Return of Tomas and Jose

Photo credit: Scott Audette

The Florida Panthers spent their Monday night trouncing the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-4. The Cats used five powerplay goals to fend off a third period rally from their rivals in America’s groin. By now the Panthers are probably already on their way up to Washington.

Here we go. This is the game you’ve been looking forward to. Not the rematch with Tampa, the date with Pittsburgh, or Thursday’s face-off with Jagr. You have been amped for this game: Matt Bradley, Jose Theodore, Tomas Fleischmann– all your exes are coming over for a dinner party and it’s going to be AWKWARD.

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By Peter Hassett 12 years ago

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Ninepeat! Caps Beat Panthers 4-1. Mike Green Okay After Knee-To-Knee Hit.

Matt Bradley Checks a Florida Panthers Player Hard Into The Glass

Mike Green tumbles to the ice after knee-to-knee hit. (Photos via AP)

Mike Green tumbles to the ice after knee-to-knee hit from Dmitry Kulikov. (Photos via AP)

It would be one thing if the Caps squeaked another narrow win to keep their 9-game streak alive. It’s another thing entirely when the Caps secure that win in another blowout and without the presence of any their typical superstar antics. The 4-1 victory over the Florida (America’s groin) Panthers is owed mostly to garbage man Mike Knuble, who continues to find ways to score that look horrible in a highlight reel. So although the streak continues, this fan’s worries abound.

Let’s get down to the nitty gritty.

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By Peter Hassett 14 years ago

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