Capital Games
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By Adam Vingan

McPhee Must Take Risks To Improve Caps

McPhee Must Take Risks To Improve Caps

The Capitals continue to flounder in the postseason, so it's time for general manager George McPhee to make a splash. Read »

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 3:04 PM
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By Adam Vingan

Caps Face Interesting Summer With Free Agents

Caps Face Interesting Summer With Free Agents

Now that this season is officially over, it's time to look ahead to next season. Read »

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 8:31 AM
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By Adam Vingan

Ovechkin: "Nobody [Remembers] Losers"

Ovechkin:

Alex Ovechkin addressed the media Tuesday for the final time this season. Read »

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 9:23 PM
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By Adam Vingan

Another Game 7 Loss Stings Capitals

Another Game 7 Loss Stings Capitals

For the fifth time in six years, the Capitals have been eliminated in a Game 7. Read »

Monday, May 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM
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By Adam Vingan

Caps' Laich Will Not Return In Game 7

Caps' Laich Will Not Return In Game 7

Reports indicate that that could be the case. Read »

Monday, May 13, 2013 at 12:08 PM
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By Adam Vingan

Capitals Lose Composure, Game 6

Capitals Lose Composure, Game 6

The Capitals committed five penalties Sunday as their undisciplined ways continued. Read »

Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 8:54 AM
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By Adam Vingan

How Caps Have Neutralized Rangers' Nash

How Caps Have Neutralized Rangers' Nash

How the Capitals have stymied the Rangers' leading goal scorer so far. Read »

Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 5:23 PM
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By Adam Vingan

Capitals/Rangers Game 5 Overtime: an Oral History

Capitals/Rangers Game 5 Overtime: an Oral History

A in-depth look into the wide-open overtime that lifted the Capitals to a 2-1 win and 3-2 series lead. Read »

Friday, May 10, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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By Adam Vingan

Caps Prospect Wilson to Make NHL Debut Friday

Caps Prospect Wilson to Make NHL Debut Friday

The 19-year-old will be thrust into a hotly-contested series against the Rangers. Read »

Friday, May 10, 2013 at 12:21 PM
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By Adam Vingan

Ovechkin Named NHL MVP Finalist

Ovechkin Named NHL MVP Finalist

Sidney Crosby and John Tavares are also finalists. Read »

About Capital Games
Capital Games explores the D.C. area's top sports personalities and provides a glimpse of what it's really like to be an athlete in the Washington area. E-mail your thoughts and story tips to Capital Games writer Adam Vingan at adamvingan (at) gmail.com, or contact him on Twitter @adam_kol.
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Starting Lineup
Monique Currie

Monique Currie

Monique may be the Twitter queen of the WNBA.

Ryan Kerrigan

Ryan Kerrigan

He's a bad golfer and he hates Doritos. We can tell we're gonna be friends.

Brian Orakpo

Brian Orakpo

Brian Orakpo's a scary dude on the football field. Off it, he hangs out with cavemen. Whatever.

Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin

His motor runs nonstop at the Verizon Center, and doesn't stop when he leaves the rink.

John Wall

John Wall

So far, we know this much about the Great Wall of Chinatown: dude can dance.

Jayson Werth

Jayson Werth

Not every athlete has a Twitter account dedicated to his facial hair.

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Authors
Adam Vingan Adam is the main voice behind Capital Games. He is a co-founder and editor of Kings Of Leonsis, a Caps-centric blog. Send him your tips on D.C. sports stories at adamvingan (at) gmail.com or @AdamVingan on the Twitters.
Jim Iovino Jim is the managing editor of NBCWashington.com and a recovering sports writer, which is why you'll often find his byline on Capital Games. Old habits are hard to break, eh?

Jeff Greenberg Jeff is the executive producer of News4's on-air sports coverage, including daily sports segments, Capital Games, Sports Final, Redskins Showtime and much more.

Chris Kerwin He's the man behind the camera. If there's a big-time sporting event going on involving a D.C. sports team, there's a pretty good chance that Chris is capturing the images.

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