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Huet's 30 Saves Lift Capitals

One goal in each period helps Washington avoid elimination

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Apr 19, 2008 4:54 PM CDT
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(Newser) – The young Washington Capitals finally seem to be getting the hang of this thing called playoff hockey. With just the right mix of brawn and skill, the Capitals stayed alive today by knocking the Philadelphia Flyers off stride early and holding onto the lead with another solid game from goaltender Cristobal Huet, winning 3-2 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.

Nicklas Backstrom, Sergei Fedorov and Alexander Semin scored the goals. Huet made 30 saves, and league MVP candidate Alex Ovechkin made up for another frustrating offensive effort by depositing Jim Dowd headfirst into the Philadelphia bench for the highlight hip-check of the game. The Flyers still have a 3-2 lead in the series and will have another chance to clinch in Game 6 at home on Monday.

Washington Capitals' Shaone Morrisonn (26) collides with Philadelphia Flyers' R.J. Umberger (20) today. The Capitals won 3-2.
Washington Capitals' Shaone Morrisonn (26) collides with Philadelphia Flyers' R.J. Umberger (20) today. The Capitals won 3-2.   (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Philadelphia Flyers' Daniel Briere (48) misses the net on a shot against Washington Capitals' goalie Cristobal Huet (38) of France today in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2.
Philadelphia Flyers' Daniel Briere (48) misses the net on a shot against Washington Capitals' goalie Cristobal Huet (38) of France today in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2.   (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, fights for the puck along the boards against Philadelphia Flyers' Derian Hatcher (2) today. The Capitals won 3-2.
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, fights for the puck along the boards against Philadelphia Flyers' Derian Hatcher (2) today. The Capitals won 3-2.   (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals goalie Cristobal Huet (38), of France, stops a shot by Philadelphia Flyers' Jeff Carter (17) today. Capitals' Mike Green (52) defends at left. The Capitals won 3-2.
Washington Capitals goalie Cristobal Huet (38), of France, stops a shot by Philadelphia Flyers' Jeff Carter (17) today. Capitals' Mike Green (52) defends at left. The Capitals won 3-2.   (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals' Alexander Semin (28), of Russia, celebrates his goal with Sergei Fedorov (91), of Russia, against the Philadelphia Flyers today. The Capitals won 3-2.
Washington Capitals' Alexander Semin (28), of Russia, celebrates his goal with Sergei Fedorov (91), of Russia, against the Philadelphia Flyers today. The Capitals won 3-2.   (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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