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Playing to Alex Ovechkin's Even Strengths

A look at Alex Ovechkin's even-strength productivity... and what can be done to increase it.

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The 411 on the 1-3-1 Power Play

A look at how Adam Oates will try to resuscitate the Capitals' power play

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Protecting Green the Red Wings Way

Of the many things the Capitals could stand to learn from the Detroit Red Wings, how to protect their best defenseman might be the most important.

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Playing to Alex Ovechkin's Even Strengths

A look at Alex Ovechkin's even-strength productivity... and what can be done to increase it.

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The 411 on the 1-3-1 Power Play

A look at how Adam Oates will try to resuscitate the Capitals' power play

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Protecting Green the Red Wings Way

Of the many things the Capitals could stand to learn from the Detroit Red Wings, how to protect their best defenseman might be the most important.

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Crashing the Net Isn't Just for Big Guys

A look at how even a little guy like Mathieu Perreault can score in high-traffic areas

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Ovechkin and the Caps' PP: Occupy the Slot

An in-depth look at Alex Ovechkin's role on the Capitals' power play

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Marcus Johansson: Tip Your Waitress, Not Your Shot

How Marcus Johansson can better-utilize the element of surprise to his advantage.

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Mathieu Perreault Doing The Little Things

A look at two plays that set up two goals... and might otherwise have gone relatively unnoticed.

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Lessons From An Unsuccessful Power Play

Breaking down a pretty awesome - but unsuccessful - Capitals power play

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Forechecking and the Defensive Zone

A look at the importance of good breakouts to the Capitals' forecheck

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Dmitry Orlov Occasionally Reminds Us That He's Still A Rookie

A look at one bad shift by Caps defenseman Dmitry Orlov as an example of where he needs to improve.

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Capitals-Rangers, Game 5: A Tale of Two Goals

The Rangers got on the board early in game 5 when they caught the Caps napping. Fortunately, the Caps were able to battle back and win the game. A better start will be crucial to game 6.

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Failure to Launch: The Caps' Power Play and Game 3

The power play has been the biggest strength for the Capitals this season - but needing a goal late in Game 3, it came up empty.

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Get to Know the Rangers: The Power Play

In our final installment of the Get to Know the Rangers series, we will examine the New York Rangers Power Play.

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Get to Know the Rangers: The Penalty Kill

We continue our previews of the Capitals-Rangers series by taking a look at the New York Rangers' penalty kill, and how the Capitals might be able to exploit it.

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What Makes a Good Power-Play Look for Ovechkin

Taking a look at what has, and hasn't, worked for Alex Ovechkin in the 1-3-1 power play.

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Alex Ovechkin and Even-Strength Shot Selection

A look at the looks the Caps captain is getting at five-aside

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Bruce Boudreau, Dale Hunter and Zone Entries

To carry or to dump, that is the question... and the answers may surprise you

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