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NHL Trade Deadline: Washington Capitals

More questions have been raised about the composition of the Washington Capitals -- including the mix behind the bench -- than at any time in recent seasons. A nine-game losing streak -- when just about every sector of the Caps' team foundered -- will do that to a team. In past seasons, cracks didn't begin to show until...

Alexander Semin Signs Another One-Year Deal with Capitals

For the second straight year, Alexander Semin has signed a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals. Give credit to the high-scoring wing for having the confidence in his ability to forego the safety cushion of a longer-term deal. "Sometimes it's the player's preference," Capitals general manager George McPhee said...

Capitals Loosen Up as Skid Ends

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The mood inside the cabin of the Washington Capitals' jetliner en route from Ottawa early Monday morning was understandably less gloomy. "It was a lot better than previous plane rides," said Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau at the team's training facility on Monday, a day after the Caps snapped an...

24/7 Penguins/Capitals Episode 1: Introductions, F-Bombs and Pranks

The NHL's version of "Hard Knocks" made its debut on Wednesday night with "24/7 Penguins/Capitals" offering a behind-the-curtain look at the two longtime NHL rivals during their respective seasons leading up to the Winter Classic to be played in Pittsburgh on New Years Day. Episode one featured the standard introductions...

Alex Ovechkin Fights, Bruce Boudreau's Seat Warms as Caps Lose Again

Alex Ovechkin threw off the gloves for only the second time of his career, not that it did much to spark the slumping Washington Capitals. The Caps' slide reached six games -- the longest since March 2007 -- as the New York Rangers eased to a 7-0 victory behind a 31-save effort by Henrik Lundqvist at Madison Square...

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Capitals Beat Bruins In Game 4: Semin Scores Game-Winner, Holtby Makes 44 Saves (VIDEO)

Playoff rookie Braden Holtby followed up a shaky outing with a superb one by making 44 saves Thursday night, and Alexander Semin scored the go-ahead goal, leading the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 victory over the reigning Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins that tied the first-round series at two games apiece.

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05/29/12 Video: Will Alexander Semin return to the Capitals? Source: The Washington Post - Washington DC The Capitals' longest-tenured player is set to hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent this summer, and it's looking like his time in Washington could come to an end.
05/24/12 Hickey: Kings prove anything can happen in playoffs Source: Calgary Herald - Alberta - Canada The Los Angeles Kings are the latest proof that it doesnÃ¢t matter where you finish in the regular season as long as you make the playoffs.
05/23/12 Idle thoughts while waiting for a coach Source: The Gazette - Montreal - QC - Canada The Los Angeles Kings are the latest proof that it doesnÃ¢t matter where you finish in the regular season, as long as you make the playoffs.
05/23/12 Semin Oversleeps, Misses Media Engagement Source: NBC - NBC 4 - Washington DC Washington Capitals forward Alexander Semin was an integral part of Russia's World Championship-winning team, scoring twice in the final and assisting on another goal in a 6-2 victory over Slovakia Sunday, so it makes sense that the Russian media and adoring fans wanted to meet and speak with Sasha.
05/21/12 #Capitals Semin, Ovechkin help Russia capture gold... Source: LetsGoKings.com Russia captured the gold medal at the IIHF World Championships Sunday with a 6-2 win over Slovakia in Helsinki, and Capitals winger Alexander Semin helped lead the way.

Background on alexander semin

Alexander Valerevich Semin (, ; born March 3, 1984) is a Russian professional ice hockey player currently a under contract with the Washington Capitals until June 30, 2012 when he becomes a Free Agent in the National Hockey League (NHL).

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