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Stefan Della Rovere, pictured here at last winter's World JuniorChampionships, isn't afraid to mix it up. Photo used under aCreative Commons license with ">leafschik1967.The Capitals wrapped up their development camp Saturday with a Fan Fest and a scrimmage that had not one, but two fights, and went into a shootout.... continue reading on DCist

Goalie Braden Holtby is trying to make a name for himself at Caps developmentcamp. Photo used under a Creative Commons license with dan4th.This week, the Capitals are hosting their annual development camp for top prospects in the system. One of these is goalie Braden Holtby, whose resume has filled out... continue reading on DCist

Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau, pictured here at a 2009 training session with Alex Ovechkin. Photo by photopete It became official today: the Washington Capitals will get to play the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2011 Winter Classic at Heinz Field. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman also promised a Winter Classic... continue reading on DCist

Photo used under a Creative Commons license with Garyisajoke.It's not as hard as netting a game-winner or facing down Steve Downie (after all, we can't all be Matt Bradley), but covering the NHL's top team during the regular season is a pressure-filled assignment for the Washington media. Since we get... continue reading on DCist

This one really hurt. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)I have to admit, I didn't expect to be writing this story in April. As a crowd of reporters waited outside the Capitals locker room for post-game interviews following last night's Game 7 loss, it felt like waiting for the dentist. We could hear... continue reading on DCist