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He did, however, earn a 10-minute game misconduct penalty for something that happened while he was on the bench. Katie wrote about Dale Hunter’s explanation of that penalty — nil, essentially — and Brooks Laich was also asked about it during an...
Capitals were on ice this morning at 10am for the morning skate prior to tonight's game against the San Jose Sharks. Heavy minute players Alex Ovechkin, Dennis Wideman, and Marcus Johansson took the skate off, as did Brooks Laich, Roman Hamrlik, and...
Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun (29), of the Czech Republic, is congratulated by teammates Brooks Laich (21), Keith Aucoin (23), Roman Hamrlik (44), of the Czech Republic, and Karl Alzner (27) following the Capitals' 4-0 victory over the Florida... View Photo »
Look at beagle doing his back nicky impression, again Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us." Brooks Laich...
Yeah, they’re replacing him with Barry Melrose. Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us." Brooks Laich...
Brooks Laich got called for having a broken stick late in the third period of a shootout loss to the Jets on Thursday night. (Updated 02/12/2012) No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12). Brooks Laich's penalty gave the Jets a 6-on-4...
Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) helps injured teammate Brooks Laich (21) off the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Washington, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. View Photo »
We’re getting a lot of good chances, Brooks Laich had a great chance [against Winnipeg]. In Nashville, we had some really good chances, we’re just not burying them
They need one to compete for their ultimate goal of a Stanley Cup Championship. Right now, the Capitals have zero top-flight centers on their team. Marcus Johansson is getting there. Brooks Laich is a third liner, and a second liner at best. Mathieu...
Laich blocked a shot. That's not a shocking revelation or anything, but the Washington Capitals were defending a 2-0 lead and the shot-blocking specialist got his stick in front of a slap shot from Dustin Byfuglien. There was so much power on the shot...
Brooks Laich (IPA: /ˈlaɪk/ pronounced "LIKE"; born June 23, 1983 in Wawota, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian ice hockey player with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. Full Article
MONTREAL, CANADA - FEBRUARY 4: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck while being defended by Tomas Kaberle #22 of the Montreal Canadiens during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on February 4, 2012 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Capitals defeated the...
View Photo »SUNRISE, FL - FEBRUARY 1: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals checks Mike Weaver #43 of the Florida Panthers off the puck behind the net on February 1, 2012 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers defeated the Capitals 4-2.
View Photo »SUNRISE, FL - FEBRUARY 1: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals watches as the puck shot by Brooks Laich #21 (not pictured) scores over the shoulder of goaltender Scott Clemmensen #30 of the Florida Panthers on February 1, 2012 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.
View Photo »SUNRISE, FL - FEBRUARY 1: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers on February 1, 2012 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.
View Photo »SUNRISE, FL - FEBRUARY 1: Brooks Laich #21 celebrates his second period goal with Jason Chimera #25 and Roman Hamrlik #44 of the Washington Capitals against the Florida Panthers on February 1, 2012 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.
View Photo »Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich, right, is congratulated by teammate Jason Chimera (25) after scoring against the Florida Panthers during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla. , Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.
View Photo »Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21) checks Florida Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla. , Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.
View Photo »Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich, left, dives to slap the puck away from Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Bruno Gervais during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. , Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.
View Photo »Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun (29), of the Czech Republic, is congratulated by teammates Brooks Laich (21), Keith Aucoin (23), Roman Hamrlik (44), of the Czech Republic, and Karl Alzner (27) following the Capitals' 4-0 victory over the Florida Panthers in an NHL hockey game Tuesday,...
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Zdeno Chara #33 of the Boston Bruins is knocked down by Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC.
View Photo »Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) helps injured teammate Brooks Laich (21) off the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Washington, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.
View Photo »Washington Capitals' Matt Hendricks, left, celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens with teammates Alexander Semin and Brooks Laich, rear, during third period NHL hockey action, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 in Montreal.
View Photo »PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 22: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his second period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the game at Consol Energy Center on January 22, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
View Photo »Washington Capitals Brooks Laich (21) scores against Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (L) in the second period of their NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 22, 2012.
View Photo »Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21) steals the puck from Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 4-3 in overtime.
View Photo »Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21) tries to stuff the puck past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Pittsburgh.
View Photo »MONTREAL, CANADA - JANUARY 18: Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens stops the puck on a shot by Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on January 18, 2012 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Capitals defeated the Canadiens 3-0.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders brings the puck around the net against Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.
View Photo »New York Islanders goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), of Kazakhstan, reaches for the puck against Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, in Washington.
View Photo »Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21) battles with San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) and goalie Antti Niemi (31), of Finland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. , Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 30: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals tries to steal the puck from Jochen Hecht #55 of the Buffalo Sabres during a game at Verizon Center on December 30, 2011 in Washington, DC.
View Photo »BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 26: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals works against Ryan Miller #30 and Derek Roy #9 of the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center on December 26, 2011 in Buffalo, New York.
View Photo »BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 26: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals skates against Paul Gaustad #28 of the Buffalo Sabres in the first period at First Niagara Center on December 26, 2011 in Buffalo, New York.
View Photo »NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 23: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals is knocked over by Patrik Elias #26 of the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game at Prudential Center on December 23, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 09: Tyler Bozak #42 of the Toronto Maple Leafs is tripped up by Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on December 9, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Capitals defeated the Maple Leafs 4-2.
View Photo »MONTREAL, CANADA - FEBRUARY 4: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck while being defended by Tomas Kaberle #22 of the Montreal Canadiens during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on February 4, 2012 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Capitals defeated the...
View Photo »We’re getting a lot of good chances, Brooks Laich had a great chance [against Winnipeg]. In Nashville, we had some really good chances, we’re just not burying them
If that’s the case, I don’t know why there was a review of the goal
Kyle had it as a goal. And then we were told the other three guys said there was contact ... But I don’t know – Kyle was the closest guy to the net. I guess he’s overruled by the other three guys, but then if that’s the case then I don’t know why there’s a review of the goal. If you’re going to be overr...
Well he had it – Kyle had it as a goal. And then we were told the other three guys said there was contact. But I don’t know – Kyle was the closest guy to the net.
It’s going to take months to perfect
I’m sure Mr. Hunter’s here and he’s excited — probably happy as a pig to be here and coach this team
No, I had never lost belief in any of our coaches and especially not in Bruce
Pretty tough -- he's a man that myself personally I owe a lot to ... The job he's done in Washington has been amazing. Before he got here, we were a last-place team. He's taken us from a team that started to win to one that wins consistently and made the playoffs and ultimately had Stanley Cup expectati...
When I first found out this morning, my first thought was I wish I could have done more.
Pretty tough -- he's a man that myself personally I owe a lot to ... The job he's done in Washington has been amazing. Before he got here, we were a last-place team. He's taken us from a team that started to win to one that wins consistently and made the playoffs and ultimately had Stanley Cup expectati...
It won't be too hard to follow that guy
Before he got here, we were a last-place team
We can’t over complicate things, I think we have to strip our game down to the very basics, start with hard work and start with good defensive hockey
We know we haven’t played our best hockey. One thing we got to do is cut down on goals against
That was a major point in my life that determined my career path
I could either be a 100-point American League hockey player, or a 50-to-60-point NHL hockey player
When a stick breaks, the first thing you do is accept it ... The second thing you do is accept the fact that you’re basically reduced to shot-blocking, so you know that you’re going to go through a little bit of pain. But you can’t fear it and you have to realize you’re on the ice to get a job done. You...
You want to be happy, man. This game is fun to play
People talk about fighting and whether it makes a point in the game or not. Matt does a great job. We had a lot of talking about competing and playing your role and working hard ... What he does or what he did, that’s taking it upon yourself. We’ve talked about looking at yourself and doing whatever you...
People talk about fighting and whether it makes a point in the game or not and Matt does a great job
We made too many mistakes out there tonight ... And give them credit, they pounced on most of the mistakes we made. That's what good teams do.
Last year we defended really well. We took pride in that
We keep moving forward. You obviously want to learn from it, but at some point in hockey you have to play with a little bit of amnesia
