Dale Hunter

Latest Stories

Dale Hunter out as coach of Washington Capitals

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

A dismayed Jason Chimera skated away as New York Rangers players celebrated a goal by Michael Del Zotto (4) in the third period of Game 7 on Saturday night. (Associated Press)

Capitals’ expectations unmet

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers center Brad Richards celebrates Michael del Zotto's game-winning goal in the third period against the Washington Capitals in Game 7 of their second-round series. The Rangers won 2-1 at Madison Square Garden. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Capitals’ season ends with 2-1 Game 7 loss to Rangers

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

London Knights head coach Mark Hunter, right, glances up at the scoreboard from the bench during their junior hockey game against the Oshawa Generals at the John Labatt Centre in London, Ontario, Canada on Friday March 2, 2012. Mark took over the role after his brother, Dale Hunter, became head coach of the Washington Capitals. (Craig Glover/Special to The Washington Times)

Rebuilding London Knights headed to the Memorial Cup

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

The Washington Capitals congratulate Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) as they hold on to defeat the New York Rangers 2-1 in game six of the NHL eastern conference playoffs semifinals at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, May 9, 2012 (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Capitals having fun - and enjoying the results

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Jeff Halpern won 58.3 of his faceoffs in the 2011-12 season with the Capitals. He signed a one-year deal with the Rangers this offseason. (Associated Press)

Jeff Halpern impresses after long layoff; likely to play again in Game 7

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and Stu Bickel battle for the puck against Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle during Game 4 of their second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dale Hunter uncertain of Jay Beagle’s status ahead of Game 7

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Capitals reflect Dale Hunter’s poise behind bench

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) moves to the puck against Washington Capitals left wing Matt Hendricks (26) during the second period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 22, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Matt Hendricks stokes Capitals’ fire in locker room, on ice

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers center Artem Anisimov, right, celebrates after Marc Staal's overtime goal slid past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby to give the Rangers a 3-2 victory over in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinals, at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, May 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Brooks Laich’s block attempt proved to be tipping point in overtime loss

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward had the Game 7 overtime goal against the Boston Bruins that pushed the Caps to the second round of the playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Fourth line becoming offensive force for Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin played only 13:36 on Monday night, but he did have the game-winning goal in the 3-2 Game 2 second-round series victory over the New York Rangers. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Dale Hunter keeps pulling the right strings for Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Teammates greet Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin after he scored the winning goal in the third period of Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference semifinals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, April 30, 2012. The Capitals defeated the Rangers 3-2. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Capitals even series with Rangers on Ovechkin’s late goal

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Left wing Alex Ovechkin is tied with Brooks Laich for the team lead in postseason scoring with five points, but more is needed from the Capitals' captain. (Associated Press)

Caps lacking contributions from core players

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider scored the game-winner against the Washington Capitals on Saturday in Game 1 of their second-round series. The Rangers won 3-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Green’s gaffe opens door for Capitals’ loss to Rangers in Game 1 of playoffs

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Defensemen John Carlson and Karl Alzner lead the Washington Capitals with 17 blocked shots apiece in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals, Rangers willing to sacrifice their bodies to block shots

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle checks Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference as they compete along the boards for the puck during the first period of Game 7 the first-round playoff series in Boston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Check, please: Capitals’ defense pays off

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly (23) skates away as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70); center Marcus Johansson (90) and left wing Jason Chimera (25) celebrate the Capitals' 2-1 win in overtime in Game 7 of the first-round playoff series, in Boston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

DALY: Have the Capitals finally grown up?

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward, center, is congratulated by teammates after scoring the game-winner in overtime against the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of their first-round series. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Joel Ward’s OT goal sends Capitals to second round

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Capitals center Jay Beagle is counted on to win faceoffs, kill penalties, be a shutdown specialist and block shots. "He's one of the guys that's gonna give you every ounce that he's got every single game," teammate Brooks Laich said. (Associated Press)

Work ethic secured Beagle’s spot with Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times