CBS NewsPreview: Rangers-CapitalsCBSSports.comARLINGTON, Va. -- Perhaps Washington Capitals forward Brooks Laich thinks that saying something makes it so. Or maybe he's a believer in the power of positive thinking. Laich used the phrase "keep moving forward" over and over again -- five times in ...2012 NHL playoffs: Capitals look to stave off elimination against RangersWashington PostCapitals Trying to Beat Rangers at Own GameWall Street JournalRangers need one win to reach East finalUSA...Read Full Story
CBS NewsRangers-Capitals PreviewCBSSports.comARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Perhaps Washington Capitals forward Brooks Laich thinks that saying something makes it so. Or maybe he's a believer in the power of positive thinking. Laich used the phrase "keep moving forward" over and over again - five times in ...Brooks Laich's block attempt proved to be tipping point in overtime lossWashington TimesRangers need one win to reach East finalUSA TODAYRangers rally late, stun Caps in OTChicago...Read Full Story
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How much do NHL athletes and coaches rely on stats—versus their eyes and game film— to tell them about a player or his performance?
The stats part of the question was alluded to a few weeks ago in a radio interview Capitals forward Brooks Laich did on The Sports Junkies, where they briefly discussed statistics and what Laich thinks of their application to the game. The hockey community in general has plenty of dissension about whether...Read Full Story
Globe and MailCapitals focused on winning without LaichNHL.comBy Corey Masisak - NHL.com Staff Writer WASHINGTON -- Brooks Laich did not practice Monday with the Washington Capitals, and the team will learn the severity of his left knee injury after a doctor visit later in the day. Laich was helped off the ice ...Capitals await word on Laich's left knee injurySI.comCapitals Take Double Beating at Hands of Boston Bruins: A Fan's PerspectiveYahoo! SportsCapitals coach Hunter says Brooks Laich's...Read Full Story
Washington TimesCapitals coach Hunter says Brooks Laich's injury is 'not major,' awaits ...Washington PostARLINGTON, Va. — Washington Capitals coach Dale Hunter says Brooks Laich's left knee injury is “not major.” But Hunter also says Laich has yet to see the doctor Monday, so it's too early to tell how long the durable veteran center will be sidelined.Laich Doesn't Practice As Caps Prepare For PanthersCBS LocalPanthers Vs. Capitals: Brooks Laich 'Day-To-Day,' Status Uncertain For PanthersSB...Read Full Story
Over at CSN Washington, there’s a boatload of quotes and anecdotes from a stunned Washington Capitals group, trying to come to grips with the resignation of head coach Dale Hunter. It seems the Caps were genuinely surprised by Hunter’s ...
As you can see in the previous post on Matt Hendricks, Capitals forward Brooks Laich was on a roll today. When the subject turned to the head coach, Laich revealed that he was bit worried when he learned that Dale Hunter would be Bruce Boudreau ...
Unfortunately, he also inadvertently deflected Marc Staal's point shot in overtime into his own net for the game winner. Laich finished the contest with five shots and a plus-1 rating. He has six points in 12 postseason appearances this spring. The Rangers ...
"We feel comfortable in all areas of the game right now," said Laich. "We've changed to a little more defensive style, but we're still getting the goals when we need them. The penalty kill has been excellent. The power play gets a timely goal, which was ...
Brooks Laich is a popular guy in Washington for a lot of reasons. One of the biggest things that ... finds out from Laich the Capitals’ effort in Game 1 just didn’t cut it and he’s not about to stand idly by and allow it to stay like ...