Hawks Capped In D.C.

The Blackhawks were unable to hold an early 2-0 lead and fell to the Capitals 4-2 on Saturday night in Washington, D.C.

When Kris Versteeg scored just 26 seconds into the game, it looked as though Capitals goalie Jose Theodore was going to have another long night--and early exit--as he had in Washington's opener against Atlanta. Versteeg's goal went right between his legs on the games's first shot, and Jack Skille made it 2-0 less than 12 minutes in when he tapped in his own rebound. Unfortunately for the Hawks, Theodore was able to settle in and did not allow another goal the rest of the night.

Reigning league MVP Alex Ovechkin, who led the league in goals and points last year, scored two goals and the Caps' checking line led by Matt Bradley helped Theodore notch his first win in a Capitals sweater.

Nikolai Khabibulin started in net for the Hawks and stopped 30 shots while allowing four goals.

Washington has now won its last seven regular-season games at home, dating to last season.