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His specialist lable is unwanted, but Erik Christensen has a place in NHL shootout lore. When the Minnesota Wild traded for lightly used New York Rangers center Erik Christensen earlier this month, a Western Conference general manager observed, "They mus
It's pretty well understood in the hockey community that much of what goes on during a game never finds its way onto the stat sheets. Even with the development of advanced statistics aimed at unearthing these "hidden" contributions (and their counterpart
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 07: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals celebrates after scoring in the second period against the Florida Panthers at the Verizon Center on February 7, 2012 in Washington, DC. Washington won the game 4-0. View Photo »
CAPPING OFF THE WEEKEND: RANGERS 3, CAPITALS 2 Concussion or not, Fedotenko missed a second straight game Sunday, which meant another turn at right wing for rookie defenseman Stu Bickel, who when I asked when was the last time he played forward Bickel la
NEW YORK (AP) — Back to back, day game after day game, away or home: No matter what obstacles are thrown in front of the New York Rangers these days, none seem to pose a threat to the Eastern Conference leaders. Less than 24 hours after dispatching the F
NEW YORK — Back to back, day game after day game, away or home: No matter what obstacles are thrown in front of the New York Rangers these days, none seem to pose a threat to the Eastern Conference leaders. View full sizeWashington Capitals goalie Michal
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 07: Matt Bradley #22 of the Florida Panthers battles for the puck against Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on February 7, 2012 in Washington, DC. View Photo »
We were skating three-on-two and I was expecting a pass. But at the same time [Jason Chimera] sort of chipped the puck over and I was waiting for a rebound. And it wasn't a rebound. The puck landed in my skate and on my stick and I just shot the puck off of the guy's back. It was a very weird angle; it ...
NEW YORK, N.Y. Back to back, day game after day game, away or home: No matter what obstacles are thrown in front of the New York Rangers these days, none seem to pose a threat to the Eastern Conference leaders. Less than 24 hours after dispatching the Fl
Back to back, day game after day game, away or home: No matter what obstacles are thrown in front of the New York Rangers these days, none seem to pose a threat to the Eastern Conference leaders. Less than 24 hours after dispatching the Flyers in Philade
Jason Chimera (born May 2, 1979 in Edmonton, Alberta), is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. Full Article
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 07: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals celebrates a Capital's goal in the first period against the Florida Panthers at the Verizon Center on February 7, 2012 in Washington, DC.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 07: Scott Clemmensen #30 of the Florida Panthers makes a save against Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on February 7, 2012 in Washington, DC.
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 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 »SUNRISE, FL - FEBRUARY 1: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals skates prior to the game against the Florida Panthers on February 1, 2012 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 07: Matt Bradley #22 of the Florida Panthers battles for the puck against Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on February 7, 2012 in Washington, DC.
View Photo »Florida Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) and Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) are separated by linesmen Lonnie Cameron, center, and Tim Nowak (77) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-0.
View Photo »Montreal Canadiens' Tomas Plekanec (14) and Washington Capitals' Jason Chimera (25) battle for the puck during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 4, 2012.
View Photo »PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 22: Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates in front of Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals during the game at Consol Energy Center on January 22, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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 head coach Dale Hunter instructs players Alexander Semin (28), Jason Chimera, center, and Matt Hendricks (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Hurricane's in Raleigh, N.C. , Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. The Hurricanes won 3-0.
View Photo »Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Pavel Kubina, right, and the Washington Capitals' Jason Chimera battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. , Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals handles the puck against Andrew MacDonald #47 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Islanders won the game 3-0.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 11: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Verizon Center on January 11, 2012 in Washington, DC.
View Photo »Jason Chimera (L) of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins with teammate Jeff Halpern (R) who assisted on the play during their NHL hockey game in Washington January 11, 2012.
View Photo »Jason Chimera (R) of the Washington Capitals scores a goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury during their NHL hockey game in Washington January 11, 2012.
View Photo »Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera, back, celebrates his goal with Jeff Halpern (15) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in Washington.
View Photo »LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Willie Mitchell #33 of the Los Angeles Kings fights with Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals during the third period at the Staples Center on January 9, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The Kings defeated the Capitals 5-2.
View Photo »SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 07: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals hits Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks at the HP Pavilion at San Jose on January 7, 2012 in San Jose, California. The Sharks defeated the Capitals 5-2.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 03: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals falls falls to the ice as he advances the puck against T.J. Brodie #7 of the Calgary Flames during the first period at Verizon Center on January 3, 2012 in Washington, DC.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 03: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals checks Cory Sarich #6 of the Calgary Flames against the boards during the first period at Verizon Center on January 3, 2012 in Washington, DC.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 30: (Editors Note: This is an alternate crop.
View Photo »NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 23: Goalie Martin Brodeur #30 of the New Jersey Devils looks back as Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates after he scored his first of two goals during the third period of an NHL hockey game at Prudential Center on December 23,...
View Photo »NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 23: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals shoots the puck into the empty side of the net past goalie Martin Brodeur #30 of the New Jersey Devils during the third period an NHL hockey game to tie the game at Prudential Center on December 23, 2011 in Newark, New...
View Photo »Washington Capitals' Jason Chimera, right, scores a goal to tie the game as New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur, and Mark Fayne (29) look on during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 in Newark, N.J. The Devils defeated the Capitals 4-3 in a shootout.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 07: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals celebrates a Capital's goal in the first period against the Florida Panthers at the Verizon Center on February 7, 2012 in Washington, DC.
View Photo »We were skating three-on-two and I was expecting a pass. But at the same time [Jason Chimera] sort of chipped the puck over and I was waiting for a rebound. And it wasn't a rebound. The puck landed in my skate and on my stick and I just shot the puck off of the guy's back. It was a very weird angle; it ...
I've watched a few of their games and I know the way he wants them to play
The bench was really buzzing, was pretty into it after [Jason Chimera’s penalty shot] ... You could tell. Then when they scored that goal it was quite deflating.
Yeah, when you make the money that a lot of the guys make, the coach should be demanding and guys should be held accountable ... As far as comparisons, I don't know Dale that well yet. I know [Hitchcock] and I know he's a demanding guy. If [Hunter] is like that and guys respond the right way, we're goin...
I think we played a pretty good two games
You got to take advantage of teams that are hurt ... You get guys called up, they’re playing their butts off because they want to be here. Sometimes they make a difference. You get guys on our team that have been around a long time. They get complacent a bit, don’t expect them to work hard. Then they ou...
A lot of credit to my linemates. I’ve been playing with Brooks and [Alexander] Semin tonight, but most of all with Joel Ward, who I think does a good job getting pucks
A lot of credit to my linemates
No one likes to sit out. I know when I sit out I’m pretty pissed off
May have got away with a five-on-two there because he was doing anything to stop the puck or stop the guys
I’ve just always had it, was just going to wait until my late or mid-30s to get it going, you know. I don’t want to peak too early
