Corey Masisak

Varlamov’s value displayed during playoffs

When this postseason began, Simeon Varlamov was happy just to be on an NHL roster. Published May 14, 2009

Capitals hope to vanquish bad history against Penguins

Brian Pothier can empathize with longtime fans of the Washington Capitals. Published May 13, 2009

Capitals preview

Breaking down tonight's Game 7 against the Penguins. Published May 13, 2009

David Steckel has been with Bruce Boudreau dating back to their days before joining this franchise, so the Washington Capitals' coach probably has more faith in his big center than most. Published May 12, 2009

Laich makes presence felt

Capital compensates for slump by having hand in two goals. Published May 12, 2009

Capitals force Game 7 against Penguins

David Steckel was the unsung hero earlier in this Eastern Conference semifinal series, and he kept alive the Washington Capitals' quest for a Stanley Cup at least another two days. Published May 12, 2009

Caps at their best in worst spot

When the Washington Capitals needed to win every game in the final two weeks last season to make the playoffs, they did it. Published May 11, 2009

Caps preview

Breaking down tonight's Game 6 against the Penguins. Published May 11, 2009

Caps back on the brink

After this Eastern Conference semifinal series began with such promise, the Washington Capitals are a loss away another postseason collapse against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Published May 10, 2009

Caps lose Game 5 in OT, 4-3

After this Eastern Conference semifinal series began with such promise, the Washington Capitals are on the brink of another postseason collapse against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Published May 10, 2009

Caps all tied up after 5-3 loss

It was hard to imagine the Pittsburgh Penguins being able to match the effort Friday night that they put forth in the previous contest, and they didn't. Published May 9, 2009

Caps all tied up after Game 4 loss

It was hard to imagine the Pittsburgh Penguins being able to match the effort Friday night they put forth in the previous contest, and they didn't. Published May 9, 2009

Gonchar may miss Game 5 after collision

Sergei Gonchar left his team's Game 4 victory with a knee injury after a hit from Alex Ovechkin, and his availability for Game 5 is in doubt. Published May 9, 2009

Penguins in the zone after strong Game 3

He played little more than 18 minutes Wednesday night, but given the way the game went, Brian Pothier said it felt more like 25. Published May 8, 2009

Malkin glides back in

Penguins' Hart Trophy finalist made presence felt in Game 3. Published May 8, 2009

Caps fall to Penguins 3-2 in Game 3

PITTSBURGH | Kris Letang left Game 2 of this series with an injury. Not only did he play in Game 3, but he also ended it. Published May 7, 2009

Backstrom breaks out of slump

PITTSBURGH | After going without a goal for the first nine games of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom wasn't letting the drought bother him. Published May 7, 2009

Letang’s OT goal fells Caps

The Penguins' Kris Letang left Game 2 of this series with an injury. Not only did he play in Game 3, he ended it. Published May 7, 2009

Third line moves to the fore

Bruce Boudreau tinkers with his lines on a nearly game-by-game basis in the regular season, and because of that nearly every forward on his Washington Capitals roster can say he played with each of his teammates. Published May 6, 2009