Capitals

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  Farewell, Todd Reirden

  We here at Caps Outsider would like to wish the best of luck to Reirden.

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  Checkmate: Barry Trotz Schools Todd Reirden

  Barry Trotz proved how important good coaching is as he and the Islanders comfortably beat the higher-seeded Caps.

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  For Caps, Playoff Loss to Islanders Is Worst In Years

  The Caps usually make the playoffs interesting, even in losses. Not this year.

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  It Took the Caps 19 Periods to Find Their Game. Can They Do It for Another Six?

  On Tuesday in the second and third period, the Caps finally looked like the team they always had the potential to be.

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  Desperation Sometimes Brings Out the Best in a Team

  The odds are still stacked against the Caps in this series but if they continue playing at the level that they did in the second and third period on Thursday, Barry...

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  Last Shift in Game 3 Sums Up the Caps-Islanders Series

  At the very least, fans need a reason to look forward to next season, and a 4-0 sweep won't do it.

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  Caps Need Fresh Blood in Game 3

  There are three lineup changes that could make a positive difference as the Caps attempt to claw out of the 0-2 series hole.

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  The Islanders Are the Better Team Right Now

  These aren't coin-flip games where the Caps are losing by an inch. The Islanders are better prepared right now, and the Caps now must win four of the next five games...

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  Poor Goaltending Costs the Caps in Game 1

  Fortunately for the Caps, the mistakes they made in Game 1 are correctable, but teams typically get burned when they hand playoff games away on a platter.