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Philly Hangs On, Beats Rangers in Shootout

Isles' rookie scores the winner against Devils; Ovechkin nets No. 60

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 21, 2008 10:38 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Philadelphia blew a two-goal lead in the third period, allowing a pair of Ranger tallies in less than two minutes, and Jaromir Jagr's tying goal inside of two minutes remaining, but eventually won in the shootout on Mike Richards' backhander, 4-3. Daniel Briere scored twice for the Flyers. The win propelled Philly into seventh place in the Eastern Conference. Elsewhere:

  • Rookie Kyle Okposo scored his first career goal late in the third to propel the Isles to their sixth win in seven games against New Jersey this season.
  • Washington scored four goals in the third period, including Alex Ovechkin's 60th of the season, to get a critical two points in the standings by beating Atlanta 5-3. 

Philadelphia Flyers Lasse Kukkonen, of Finland, celebrates with goalie Martin Biron, left and Daniel Briere, right, after the winning 4-3 in an shootout on Friday, March 21, 2008, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Flyers Lasse Kukkonen, of Finland, celebrates with goalie Martin Biron, left and Daniel Briere, right, after the winning 4-3 in an shootout on Friday, March 21, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Biron makes a dive without his stick to block a shot by the New York Rangers during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 21, 2008, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Biron makes a dive without his stick to block a shot by the New York Rangers during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 21, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
New York Islanders' Kyle Okposo, right, is congratulated by teammates Blake Comeau (57) and Richard Park, center, after Okposo scored in the third period against the New Jersey Devils for his first NHL goal during a hockey game at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Wednesday, March 21, 2008. The...
New York Islanders' Kyle Okposo, right, is congratulated by teammates Blake Comeau (57) and Richard Park, center, after Okposo scored in the third period against the New Jersey Devils for his first NHL...   (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
New Jersey Devils' Travis Zajac (19) gets set to shot the puck past New York Islanders goalie Wade Dubielewicz (34) for a goal in the first period during an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, March 21, 2008.
New Jersey Devils' Travis Zajac (19) gets set to shot the puck past New York Islanders goalie Wade Dubielewicz (34) for a goal in the first period during an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J., Wednesday,...   (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
New York Islanders' goalie Wade Dubielewicz (34) makes a pad save on a shot by New Jersey Devils' John Madden (11) during the third period during an NHL hockey game at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Wednesday, March 21, 2008. The Islanders defeated the Devils 3-1.
New York Islanders' goalie Wade Dubielewicz (34) makes a pad save on a shot by New Jersey Devils' John Madden (11) during the third period during an NHL hockey game at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J....   (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, and forward Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrate their goal and assist respectivly, against the Atlanta Thrashers during the third period of a hockey game Friday March 21, 2008, in Atlanta. Washington won 5-3.
Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, and forward Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrate their goal and assist respectivly, against the Atlanta Thrashers during the third period...   (AP Photo/John Amis)
Washington Capitals defenseman Steve Eminger (44) battles with Atlanta Thrashers center Erik Christensen (9) for the puck during the second period of a hockey game Friday March 21, 2008, in Atlanta. Washington won 5-3.
Washington Capitals defenseman Steve Eminger (44) battles with Atlanta Thrashers center Erik Christensen (9) for the puck during the second period of a hockey game Friday March 21, 2008, in Atlanta. ...   (AP Photo/John Amis)
Washington Capitals defenseman Steve Eminger (44) checks Atlanta Thrashers right wing Mark Recchi, left, to the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday March 21, 2008, in Atlanta.
Washington Capitals defenseman Steve Eminger (44) checks Atlanta Thrashers right wing Mark Recchi, left, to the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday March 21, 2008, in Atlanta.   (AP Photo/John Amis)
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