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Ovechkin, Capitals Win Pyrrhic Victory

Flyers top Rangers in OT, Predators blank Blue Jackets

By Lev Weinstein,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 25, 2008 11:43 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Despite Alex Ovechkin's record breaking 61st goal of the season, and a 3-2 besting of Carolina, the Caps needed more, the Washington Post reports—like a win in regulation. Thanks to Viktor Kozlov's effort in the shootout, Washington earned two points, but a net gain of only one on the 'Canes, leaving Carolina still four points ahead in the Southeast with five games left. In other NHL action:

  • The Flyers took their fourth straight game, with Mike Richards tallying the winner over the Rangers two minutes into OT. The 2-1 victory puts Philly one point behind New York in Eastern Conference playoff position jockeying
  • Dan Ellis notched his fifth career shuout, stopping 36 shots as the Predators bested Columbus, 3-0. The victory marks the second straight for Nashville.

Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin (8), of Russia, shoots the puck past Carolina Hurricanes' Cam Ward (30) during second period of an NHL hockey game.
Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin (8), of Russia, shoots the puck past Carolina Hurricanes' Cam Ward (30) during second period of an NHL hockey game.   ((AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker))
Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin (8), of Russia, congratulates teammate Alexander Semin (28) with Sergei Fedorov, center, also of Russia, on his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, March 25, 2008. The Capitals won 3-2 by shoot out....
Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin (8), of Russia, congratulates teammate Alexander Semin (28) with Sergei Fedorov, center, also of Russia, on his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game...   (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and teammates Sean Avery and Marek Malik react after Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Richards scored in overtime.
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and teammates Sean Avery and Marek Malik react after Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Richards scored in overtime.   ((AP Photo/Frank Franklin II))
Philadelphia Flyers' Daniel Briere (48) and Jaroslav Modry, of the Czech Republic, celebrate with teammates.
Philadelphia Flyers' Daniel Briere (48) and Jaroslav Modry, of the Czech Republic, celebrate with teammates.   ((AP Photo/Frank Franklin II))
Nashville Predators right wing Alexander Radulov of Russia, left, celebrates a teammate's goal against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Fredrik Norrena.
Nashville Predators right wing Alexander Radulov of Russia, left, celebrates a teammate's goal against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Fredrik Norrena.   ((AP Photo/Mark Humphrey))
Detroit Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk, right, of Russia, scores against Columbus Blue Jackets' Fredrik Norrena, of Finland, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 22, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. The Red Wings beat the Blue Jackets 4-1.
Detroit Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk, right, of Russia, scores against Columbus Blue Jackets' Fredrik Norrena, of Finland, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 22, 2008, in Columbus,...   (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Nashville Predators goalie Dan Ellis (39) grabs the puck as it rolls towards the net in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Tuesday, March 25, 2008.
Nashville Predators goalie Dan Ellis (39) grabs the puck as it rolls towards the net in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Tuesday, March 25, 2008.   ((AP Photo/Mark Humphrey))
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