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Caps Topple Rangers 5-4 in OT

Unknowns lead Washington to third straight win

By Doug Sweeney, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 13, 2007 1:39 AM CST

(Newser) – In a game that featured many stars, it was an obscure 22-year-old defenseman from Calgary that stole the show in Washington’s 5-4 overtime victory over the New York Rangers. Mike Green scored the game-winner during the extra period, and also tallied two assists. Martin... Read full story »

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