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Valiquette's First Shutout Grounds Flyers

Capitals, 'Canes prevail in OT; Ovechkin has hat trick and then some

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Jan 31, 2008 9:41 PM CST
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(Newser) – It took just 20 saves to earn Rangers goalie Steve Valiquette his first shutout in 21 career games. The Flyers had won 12 of 15 and New York was winless on the road in 2008, but four Rangers scored in the 4-0 victory, which hoisted the team out of the cellar in the congested Atlantic Division. Also in hockey:

  • Alexander Ovechkin had four goals—including the game-winner in overtime—and an assist to will Washington over Montreal, 5-4, in a testy rematch of Tuesday's Canadiens win.
  • Rob Brind'Amour notched the winning goal with just three minutes left in overtime in Carolina's 3-2 victory against Toronto.

New York Rangers' goalie Steve Valiquette deflects the puck away on a shot by Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Knuble (22) during the second period of their hockey game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Rangers' goalie Steve Valiquette deflects the puck away on a shot by Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Knuble (22) during the second period of their hockey game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Philadelphia....   (Associated Press)
New York Rangers' Michal Rozsival, right, takes the puck away from Philadelphia Flyers' Steve Downey during the second period of their hockey game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Philadelphia. Rangers won, 4-0. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Rangers' Michal Rozsival, right, takes the puck away from Philadelphia Flyers' Steve Downey during the second period of their hockey game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Philadelphia. Rangers...   (Associated Press)
New York Rangers' goalie Steve Valiquette clears the puck as Philadelphia Flyers' Daniel Briere closes in during the second period of their hockey game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Philadelphia. Valiquette and the Rangers shutout the Flyers, 4-0. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Rangers' goalie Steve Valiquette clears the puck as Philadelphia Flyers' Daniel Briere closes in during the second period of their hockey game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Philadelphia. Valiquette...   (Associated Press)
Washington Capitals' Jeff Schultz (55) and Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Kostitsyn, of Belarus, collide as they battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-4 in overtime. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Washington Capitals' Jeff Schultz (55) and Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Kostitsyn, of Belarus, collide as they battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008,...   (Associated Press)
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cristobal Huet, right, of France, and Maxim Lapierre during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cristobal Huet, right, of France, and Maxim Lapierre during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel...   (Associated Press)
Carolina Hurricanes' Chad LaRose (59) looses the puck by Toronto Maple Leafs' Ian White (7) and goalie Vesa Toskala (35) during first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008. Hurricanes won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Carolina Hurricanes' Chad LaRose (59) looses the puck by Toronto Maple Leafs' Ian White (7) and goalie Vesa Toskala (35) during first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 31,...   (Associated Press)
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Capitals 5 Canadiens 4 (OT)
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Hurricanes 3 Maple Leafs 2 (OT)
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