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Capitals vs. Lightning: Game 1 of 48

Contributors: Becca H, J.P., and Malin A

The Caps fall to Tampa in the season opener

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Jan 19, 2013, 2:00pm EST

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January 19, 2013
Recap: Bolts 6, Caps 3

By Becca H@BeccaH_JR

Opening night jitters, rust and all-around sloppiness cost the Caps as they fall to Tampa on the road, 6-3.
January 19, 2013
Third Period Open Thread

By Becca H@BeccaH_JR

More penalties, more special teams, more Ward goals and a tie game after forty minutes thanks to newcomer Wojtek Wolski - buckle up, third period ahead!
January 19, 2013
Hillen Leaves Game with Apparent Shoulder Injury

By J.P.@JapersRink

The newest Caps defenseman takes a hard check and departs
January 19, 2013
Second Period Open Thread

By Becca H@BeccaH_JR

...did we mention it's been 253 days since this team played as a team? It hardly shows. Really.
January 19, 2013
First Period Open Thread

By Becca H@BeccaH_JR

A mere 253 days since the Caps last skated off the ice, they're back - and so are we. It's time to drop the puck!
January 19, 2013
Nicklas Backstrom "Feels Pretty Damn Good"

By Malin A

The Caps' top pivot is healthy and ready to go...
January 19, 2013
Laich, Green, Backstrom Named Alternate Captains

By J.P.@JapersRink

The Caps' core players get letters on their sweaters
January 19, 2013
Tonight's Lines: Poti In; Erskine, Fehr, Crabb Out

By J.P.@JapersRink

The Caps will go with 11 forwards and 7 defensemen in the season opener
January 19, 2013
Game Day Thread - Caps @ Bolts

By Becca H@BeccaH_JR

It's game one of 48 as the Caps are in Tampa to face the Bolts. Four months too late, but... game on.