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Flyers Edge Capitals in Double OT

Knuble scores winner as Philly takes 3-1 series lead

By Jamie Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 17, 2008 11:47 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Danny Briere saved the game for the Flyers in regulation and Mike Knuble got them a win away from the second round in a thrilling double-overtime finish. Knuble poked in his second goal of the series 6:40 into the second OT to give Philadelphia a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on tonight and a 3-1 series lead.

Jeff Carter scored twice for the Flyers, who can finish off the Caps in Game 5 on Saturday in Washington. The Caps have dropped three straight in the series and it could be the end for them if leading scorer Alex Ovechkin can't start finding the back of the net. Ovechkin, who scored 65 goals this season, had only one assist in Game 4.

Philadelphia Flyers Daniel Briere, left, scores the equalizer goal as Washington Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal hockey playoffs tonight in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Flyers Daniel Briere, left, scores the equalizer goal as Washington Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal hockey playoffs tonight in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
The Philadelphia Flyers come together to celebrate Mike Knuble's game-winning goal over the Washington Capitals during the second overtime period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.
The Philadelphia Flyers come together to celebrate Mike Knuble's game-winning goal over the Washington Capitals during the second overtime period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Knuble, left, Kimmo Timonen, top right, of Finland, and Jeff Carter, lower right, come together to celebrate Knuble's game-winning goal over the Washington Capitals during Game 4 tonight.
Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Knuble, left, Kimmo Timonen, top right, of Finland, and Jeff Carter, lower right, come together to celebrate Knuble's game-winning goal over the Washington Capitals during Game...   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
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NHL • hockey • Washington Capitals • Philadelphia Flyers • Jeff Carter • Alex Ovechkin • Mike Knuble • Danny Briere

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