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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

(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... Read full story »

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Huet's 30 Saves Lift Capitals

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