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Mark DeRosa was limited to just 73 games the last two seasons with the Giants.

Nationals sign utility veteran DeRosa

Brian McNally · December 28, 2011 5:00 am

WINNIPEG, CANADA-DECEMBER 22: Montreal Canadiens head coach Randy Cunneyworth behind the bench during a game against the Winnipeg Jets in NHL action at the MTS Centre on December 22, 2011 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.(Photo by Marianne Helm/Getty Images)

Canadiens coach: Pardon my not speaking French

Brian McNally · December 28, 2011 5:00 am

Washington Capitals' Alexander Semin, center, of Russia, is congratulated by teammates Alex Ovechkin (8) of Russia, and Nicklas Backstrom (19) of Sweden, after he scored his second goal of the game against the New York Rangers during third period of their NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, in Washington. Capitals defeated the Rangers 4-1.

Twice is Nice for Semin, Capitals

Brian McNally · December 28, 2011 5:00 am

Caps Postgame – 4-2 loss at Buffalo

Caps Postgame – 4-2 loss at Buffalo

Brian McNally · December 27, 2011 5:00 am

Progress for injured Caps defenseman Mike Green

Progress for injured Caps defenseman Mike Green

Brian McNally · December 27, 2011 5:00 am

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Capitals defenseman Mike Green completed his first full practice since a right groin injury he suffered on Nov. 11.

Caps’ Green closer to returning

Brian McNally · December 27, 2011 5:00 am

Jarred Tinordi an alternate captain for Team USA

Jarred Tinordi an alternate captain for Team USA

Brian McNally · December 23, 2011 5:00 am

Maybe it’s time to call an audible

Maybe it’s time to call an audible

Brian McNally · December 22, 2011 5:00 am

Washington Capitals head coach Dale Hunter, rear, looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers defeated the Capitals 5-4.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Not a big deal for Hunter

Brian McNally · December 22, 2011 5:00 am

In an uncomfortable spot for Vokoun

Brian McNally · December 22, 2011 5:00 am

Nationals trade four prospects for LHP Gio Gonzalez

Nationals trade four prospects for LHP Gio Gonzalez

Brian McNally · December 22, 2011 5:00 am

Ovechkin in gray jersey, Green skates for 40 minutes

Ovechkin in gray jersey, Green skates for 40 minutes

Brian McNally · December 22, 2011 5:00 am