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Head coach Adam Oates, Jason Chimera and Alex Ovechkin. (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Taking Stock of Caps After Another Disappointing Postseason

Unlike last May when coach Dale Hunter surprised Washington with his resignation after less than six months on the job, it figures to be a pretty quiet next few weeks for the Caps.

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Alex Ovechkin checks Carl Hagelin. (credit: Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Facts and Figures: Washington Capitals in Game 7

Facts and figures surrounding the Washington Capitals in Game 7 situations. History hasn’t been kind to Washington in the decisive contest, but it’s been more cruel to the New York Rangers.

2013/05/13

Pierre Garcon (credit: Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Drunk Fan Spills Beer on Pierre Garçon at WWE Raw

Let it not be said Pierre Garçon cannot exercise restraint. The Redskins wide receiver was doused by beer during a WWE event at the Verizon Center and it wasn’t one of Stone Cold’s famous Steveweisers.

2013/05/13

Braden Holtby and Boomer Esiason (credit: Paul Bereswill and Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images)

Boomer Esiason: ‘Every Time I Go to D.C the Rangers Freakin’ Lose’

Boomer Esiason is a hardcore Rangers fan. He’s also a jinx when at the Verizon Center. So, for tonight’s Game 7 against the Capitals, he’ll be watching the game from the comfort of his couch in high definition.

2013/05/13

Henrik Lundqvist makes a save against Alex Ovechkin. (credit: Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Capitals vs. Rangers Game 7 TV and Radio Coverage

Radio coverage of Game 7 between the Capitals and the Rangers begins at 7 p.m. Monday with a special one hour pregame show leading up to the puck drop at 8 p.m. on 106.7 The Fan.

2013/05/13

Aldrick Robinson #11 of the Washington Redskins celebrates a touchdown with Josh Morgan #15 against the New Orleans Saints during the season opener at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Josh Morgan Thrilled Snyder Took a Stand: ‘All I Know is the Redskins’

Just a day after Dan Snyder nearly broke the world with his powerful defiance against changing the Redskins name, he has support in a lifelong Redskins fan … Redskins wide receiver Josh Morgan.

2013/05/10

Pitcher Ross Detwiler #48 of the Washington Nationals works the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park on May 10, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Desmond’s 3 hits, 3 RBIs Help Nats Beat Cubs 7-3

Bryce Harper sat out after a procedure to fix an ingrown toenail. Jayson Werth has been sidelined for a week with a bad hamstring and the plan is to put him on the disabled list.

2013/05/10

Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder. (Credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Redskins Owner Dan Snyder on Name Debate: ‘We’ll Never Change the Name’

“We’ll never change the name. It’s simple. NEVER.” That’s what Redskins owner Daniel Snyder told USA Today Sports Thursday about the ongoing debate over the offensive nature of his team’s name, only with the added caveat, “you can use caps.”

2013/05/09

Caps call-up 19-year-old Thomas Wilson, the 16th overall pick by the Caps in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft in June of last year. (Credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Caps Call Up 19-Year-Old Wilson, Crabb From Hershey

The Washington Capitals have called up right wings Joey Crabb and Tom Wilson from Hershey of the AHL ahead of Friday’s Game 5 against the New York Rangers. Wilson is just 19-years-old, and the Caps 16th overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft just last year.

2013/05/09

Referee Brian Pochmara #16 signals a first period goal by Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers against the Washington Capitals in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 8, 2013 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Capitals 4-3. (Credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Joe B Rips Officiating in New York

Caps fans have been forced to temper expectations after Washington raced to a 2-0 series lead, then promptly dropped the next two on the road in New York, but the help the Rangers are getting from the referees is undeniable, even to veteran broadcaster Joe Beninati.

2013/05/09

New York Mets pitches against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field on May 7, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Former GM Would Take Matt Harvey Over Strasburg

Even with Stephen Strasburg off to a notably slow start for a guy expected to be among baseball’s elite, you’d still be hard pressed to a find a GM in the league who wouldn’t have the Nats hurler at the top of his wish list if he became available. But at least one former GM wouldn’t.

2013/05/09