Capitals Watch Archive: April 2012

• Claude Julien calls Dale Hunter's head-hunting of Nicklas Backstrom accusations 'ludicrous,' 'ridiculous'

  Bruins coach, several players take exception to it. Published April 18 2012

• Rich Peverley, Bruins on Nicklas Backstrom's suspension

  Boston forward: 'The league dealt with it and that was what they felt sufficed.' Published April 18 2012

• Capitals react to Nicklas Backstrom suspension

  Team releases statement, while Alex Ovechkin calls it 'bad decision.' Published April 18 2012

• Nicklas Backstrom on cross-check that led to suspension: 'It was stupid on my part'

  Capitals center addresses ban that will cause him to miss Game 4. Published April 18 2012

• Mike Knuble looks to be replacing Nicklas Backstrom for Game 4

  Plus, John Erskine time? Published April 18 2012

• NHL suspends Caps' Nicklas Backstrom 1 game for cross-checking Rich Peverley in head

  Brendan Shanahan calls reaction 'excessive and reckless.' Published April 17 2012

• Bruins respond to Nicklas Backstrom's cross-check on Rich Peverley

  Boston coach Claude Julien proud of lack of embellishment. Published April 17 2012

• Dale Hunter: Bruins targeting Nicklas Backstrom's head

  Capitals coach defends star center who missed 40 games with concussion. Published April 17 2012

• Nicklas Backstrom gets match penalty, could be suspended

  Automatic one-game suspension can be rescinded by NHL. Published April 17 2012

• Barack Obama heads greet Tim Thomas for Game 3

  Capitals fans welcome goaltender back to Washington. Published April 16 2012

• Capitals search for some power on man advantage

  Here's what players say they need to do better. Published April 16 2012

• Capitals morning skate update: Bottom-six changes

  Dale Hunter tweaks lines for Game 3. Published April 16 2012

• Alexander Semin draws praise from teammates for shot-blocking effort

  Mike Green: 'When he shows that he can do that and he's willing to do it, it brings us all up.' Published April 15 2012

• Mike Green says this is the best he has felt in 2 years

  Capitals defenseman brimming with confidence despite lack of production. Published April 15 2012

• Michal Neuvirth or not, Capitals ready to ride Braden Holtby

  Dale Hunter: 'Holtsy's our goalie.' Published April 15 2012

• Capitals practice update: Optional skate

  Jason Chimera is only player from Game 2 on ice. Published April 15 2012

• Troy Brouwer's greasy goal the result of his own advice

  Capitals right wing knows playoff scoring usually works. Published April 15 2012

• Bruce Boudreau on Alex Ovechkin: 'When he starts focusing on hitting, he doesn't focus on scoring'

  Ex-Capitals coach talks on 'Hockey Night in Canada' about his former star. Published April 14 2012

• David Krejci in Bruins' lineup for Game 2 vs. Capitals

  Center was hit with pane of glass Thursday night. Published April 14 2012

• Where's the offense? Capitals need some against Bruins

  Hard to score on rush in this series. Published April 14 2012