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Ovechkin Forces Game 7

Capitals get two third-period goals from superstar to beat Flyers 4-2

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Apr 21, 2008 10:56 PM CDT

(Newser) – Alex Ovechkin truly was "Alexander the Great" with the Washington Capitals' season on the line. Held without a goal for four straight games, Ovechkin scored twice in the third period to lift the Capitals to a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers and send the series back to Washington for a decisive Game 7.

The Capitals have rallied back from a 3-1 hole and have a chance to win only the second Game 7 in franchise history Tuesday night. The other one should be painfully familiar to the Flyers faithful: Dale Hunter scored an overtime goal that led Washington past Philadelphia 20 years ago this month.

Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin, of Russia, exults as he skates past Philadelphia Flyers fans.
Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin, of Russia, exults as he skates past Philadelphia Flyers fans.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin, of Russia, jumps into the arms of his teammates.
Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin, of Russia, jumps into the arms of his teammates.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin, left, of Russia, shoots the puck past Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Biron.
Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin, left, of Russia, shoots the puck past Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Biron.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
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