Quote of the Day
"Well, I've just always had it. Was just going to wait until my later, mid-30s to get it going. I don't want to peak too early."Jason Chimera, joking about being the early season team goal leader
Punched Out: The Life and Death of a Hockey Enforcer
A three-part series from the New York Times
Over six months, the New York Times examined the life and death of Derek Boogaard, who rose to fame as one of the sport's most feared fighters before dying at age 28 of an accidental drug overdose. An examination of his
brain after death showed he suffered from severe degenerative brain disease from repeated blows to the head. The end of his young life was marked by
struggles on and off the ice. Anyone who is a hockey fan
needs to read this series.
In2Caps' Game Summary
Dennis Wideman's hat trick--the first by a Caps defenseman in 11 years--powered the Caps past Toronto 4-2. All three of Wideman's goals were on the power play, which has been anemic all year. Tomas Vokoun was in net for the Caps, finishing with 26 saves. Discuss in Caps Chat
Hockey News
December 9 - Hurricanes trade Kaberle to Habs for Spacek
December 9 - Oilers' defenseman Sutton suspended indefinitely pending hearing
December 8 - St. Louis takes puck to face in practice; out indefinitely
December - Avs' Porter suspended four games for kneeing Booth
Features
Players: Mike Knuble the typical rink-rat dad
Coach: Dale Hunter's career on Wikipedia
Owner: The Business of Sports: Ted Leonsis on why grown men cry in sports (video)
Team: Seeking more with less ice time
Community: 2012 Caps' Canine Calendar benefits Washington Animal Rescue League
History: Caps' archives, features, highlights
Just for Fun: "Put the Ovechkin down!": Raising Hope creator shows his love for the Capitals
Video of the Day: Can I get a redo?