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Caps Topple Rangers 5-4 in OT

Unknowns lead Washington to third straight win

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 13, 2007 1:39 AM CST
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(Newser) – In a game that featured many stars, it was an obscure 22-year-old defenseman from Calgary that stole the show in Washington’s 5-4 overtime victory over the New York Rangers. Mike Green scored the game-winner during the extra period, and also tallied two assists. Martin Straka had two goals for the Rangers, but New York was outshot 35-23, reports the AP.

The final goal was a result of an ill-timed fall from New York winger Brendan Shanahan, which allowed Brooks Laich to skate off with the puck and find Green on the odd-man rush. Alex Ovechkin continued his impressive season by netting his 22nd goal of the season. Henrik Lundqvist had 30 saves for the Rangers in the losing effort.

Washington Captials' Donald Brashear (87) and New York Rangers' Colton Orr exchange punches during the first period of a NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 in Washington. Both players went to the penalty box for fighting. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Captials' Donald Brashear (87) and New York Rangers' Colton Orr exchange punches during the first period of a NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 in Washington. Both players went to the...   (Associated Press)
Washington Captials' Alex Ovechkin (8) from Russia, and New York Rangers' Marc Staal (18), fall on the ice chasing a loose puck during the first period of a NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Captials' Alex Ovechkin (8) from Russia, and New York Rangers' Marc Staal (18), fall on the ice chasing a loose puck during the first period of a NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007...   (Associated Press)
Washington Capitals' Mike Green throws his arms up after scoring the winning goal against New York Rangers' goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden in overtime of a NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 in Washington. Captials won 5-4. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Capitals' Mike Green throws his arms up after scoring the winning goal against New York Rangers' goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden in overtime of a NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 12,...   (Associated Press)
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