Game of the Night
Philadelphia will face Montreal in Round 2 after 3-2 win
Associated Press Apr 23, 08 2:57 AM CDT
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The Philadelphia Flyers finally figured out how to put away the Washington Capitals. Joffrey Lupul put in a rebound during a power play 6:06 into overtime in Game 7 to lift Philadelphia past Alex Ovechkin and Washington 3-2 on Tuesday night in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
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Stanley Cup
Capitals get two third-period goals from superstar to beat Flyers 4-2
Associated Press Apr 21, 08 10:56 PM CDT
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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 the series back to Washington for a decisive Game 7.
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Stanley Cup
Briere scores twice in 6-3 walloping of Capitals
Associated Press Apr 15, 08 10:49 PM CDT
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Danny Briere's so-so first season in Philadelphia has turned sensational in the playoffs. Briere has played more like the league's top player than likely MVP Alex Ovechkin, scoring two more goals with an assist, leading the Flyers to a 6-3 victory over the Washington Captials in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series on Tuesday night.
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STANLEY CUP
League's top scorer starts Washington's third-period rally
Associated Press Apr 11, 08 10:52 PM CDT
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Held without a shot until late in the third period, Alex Ovechkin stole the puck and netted the tiebreaking goal with 4 1/2 minutes remaining, leading the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series Friday. Ovechkin also set up the first of two goals by defenseman Mike Green.
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Capitals left wing breaks NHL record in 4-1 triumph
Associated Press Apr 3, 08 9:51 PM CDT
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Alex Ovechkin's record-setting goal was scored in such close quarters that it took some 20 minutes and a host of replay angles before he got credit for it. He left no doubt when he scored again, unleashing a blistering shot that put the Washington Capitals one step closer to the playoffs.
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Ovechkin, Caps top 'Canes, Panthers take down Thrashers
Associated Press Apr 1, 08 11:20 PM CDT
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Zach Parise’s goal 29 seconds into overtime gave New Jersey a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders and also clinched a playoff spot for the Devils. New Jersey has a two point lead on the New York Rangers for fourth place and can still win the Atlantic Division; a loss would have given the title to Pittsburgh, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL:
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Blues snap road slide against Habs 4-3, Caps best Preds 4-2
Associated Press Mar 18, 08 11:03 PM CDT
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The Columbus Blue Jackets’ backup net minder Fredrik Norrena stopped 18 shots en route to his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames. Manny Malhotra led Columbus with two goals, his second such effort in as many games. Rick Nash added a goal and two assist, according to the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL:
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Ovechkin scores 2 in Caps win, Lightning back in playoff hunt with victory
Globe and Mail Mar 12, 08 11:18 PM CDT
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Three different Maple Leafs scored in their sorely-needed 3-2 victory over the Flyers; Toronto trails Philadelphia by five points for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. With just 10 games remaining that gap will be tough to close, especially if captain Mats Sundin’s first-period groin strain turns into anything serious, reports the Globe and Mail . Elsewhere in the NHL:
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'Canes top Thrashers, Ovechkin nets 2 in Caps win over Sabres
Associated Press Mar 5, 08 11:19 PM CST
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Pavel Datsyuk had two goals in Detroit’s 4-1 victory over St. Louis. It was the second straight victory for the Red Wings, after emerging from a 1-8-2 stretch. Despite those struggles, Detroit still has a comfortable lead for the top spot in the Western Conference. Conversely, St. Louis is eight points out of the playoffs, notes the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL:
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Washington stays in playoff hunt with 10-2 pasting of Boston
Washington Post Mar 3, 08 11:17 PM CST
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Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau blasted his players for lack of effort after losing to Toronto Saturday. The message got through, as his team scored six times in the first period and cruised to a 10-2 rout of the Boston Bruins tonight. Alexander Ovechkin led the onslaught with a hat trick, including his 50th goal this season, reports The Washington Post .
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Carolina collects more than 40 shots for the third straight game
Associated Press Feb 23, 08 9:14 PM CST
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The Carolina Hurricanes won at home for the sixth time in seven games and cracked the 40-shot barrier for the third straight game in a 6-3 win over the Washington Capitals last night, reports the Associated Press. Matt Cullen scored twice and Eric Staal had the go-ahead score in the second period for the Southeast Division-leading Hurricanes.
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Thrashers best Capitals 3-2 in shootout, Blackhawks rout Blue Jackets 7-2
Ottawa Sun Feb 13, 08 10:54 PM CST
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Martin Gerber stopped 28 shots for the Senators, including a John Madden breakaway as the third period wound down, but it wasn’t enough as Ottawa fell 3-2 to New Jersey in overtime. Brian Gionta scored on a rebound about halfway through the extra period to give the Devils their second straight win, reports the Ottawa Sun . Elsewhere in the NHL:
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