Mike Knuble practiced on the Capitals' fourth line on Monday. Knuble also spent half of Saturday's game on the Capitals' last line. "You always take it personally," Knuble said. "We're all competitive and we all want to play. We knew coming in it would be a more competitive season. Maybe seasons before you could rest on your laurels, but that's not good enough. That's the way this coach works." Knuble has two goals and six points in nine games this season, which is about what we'd expect from him.