Covering the biggest personalities in DMV sports
Caps Struggle Mightily, Rangers Tie Series
The Capitals' two-game series lead is now gone as the Rangers win Games 3 and 4 in New York. Read »
Ovechkin's Passing Skills on Display in Playoffs
The Capitals captain is known for his goal scoring, but he has made several great passes during the first three games of the playoffs. Read »
Injured Laich Skates With Caps Wednesday
The 29-year-old has missed all but nine games this season with a groin injury. Read »
"Rest Biggest Weapon" as Capitals Take Day Off
Coach Adam Oates gave his team an unexpected day off after Monday's Game 3 loss. Read »
Mets Pitcher Harvey To Skip Game For Caps/Rangers
He is apparently something of a good luck charm. Read »
Caps Fail To Seize Momentum In Game 3 Loss
For the seventh time in franchise history, the Capitals failed to take a 3-0 lead in a seven-game series. Read »
Caps, Rangers Closer Than They Appear
The Capitals look to earn a 3-0 series lead over the Rangers Monday. Read »
Game Of Inches Favors Capitals
Mike Green's power play goal in overtime lifted the Capitals to a 1-0 win and 2-0 series lead over the Rangers. Read »
Caps Prepared for Rangers' Aggressive PK
The Capitals' power play faces a unique challenge against the Rangers' aggressive penalty kill. Read »
Caps' Transformation Distinct in Game 1 Win
Nearly three-quarters of Washington's lineup played in last season's series, but it looked like a completely different team. 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
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Brian Orakpo
Brian Orakpo's a scary dude on the football field. Off it, he hangs out with cavemen. Whatever.
Alex Ovechkin
His motor runs nonstop at the Verizon Center, and doesn't stop when he leaves the rink.
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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