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Biron Shuts Out Caps

Philly evens first-round series at one each

By Mike Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 13, 2008 5:44 PM CDT

(Newser) – Martin Biron’s 24 saves led the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-0 victory over the Washington Capitals today. Biron kicked Alex Ovechkin's power-play wrist shot away in the first period, used the handle of his stick to deflect Alexander Semin's breakaway attempt in the second... Read full story »

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