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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

(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... Read full story »

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Flyers Edge Capitals in Double OT

Knuble scores winner as Philly takes 3-1 series lead

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