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Ovechkin Scores 64th, 65th in Caps' Win

Capitals left wing breaks NHL record in 4-1 triumph

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Apr 3, 2008 9:51 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Alex Ovechkin's record-setting goal was scored in such close quarters that it took some 20 minutes and a host of replay angles before he got credit for it. He left no doubt when he scored again, unleashing a blistering shot that put the Washington Capitals one step closer to the playoffs.

Serenaded again with chants of "M-V-P!" from the red-clad sellout crowd, Ovechkin broke Luc Robitaille's single-season NHL record for most goals by a left wing with his 64th and 65th scores Thursday night to lead the Capitals to a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Washington Capitals right wing Matt Bradley, left, and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Junior Lessard fight during the third period.
Washington Capitals right wing Matt Bradley, left, and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Junior Lessard fight during the third period.   (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
Washington Capitals center Viktor Kozlov (25), of Russia, is congratulated by teammates after scoring on Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Karri Ramo (31) of Finland.
Washington Capitals center Viktor Kozlov (25), of Russia, is congratulated by teammates after scoring on Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Karri Ramo (31) of Finland.   (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin (8), of Russia, is embraced by Capitals defenseman Mike Green after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin (8), of Russia, is embraced by Capitals defenseman Mike Green after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning.   (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
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