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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... Read full story »

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