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Ovechkin Scoreless in Caps’ 5-4 Win Over Thrashers

by Brandon Worley
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The Washington Capitals scored three times in an 88-second span in the second period as they eked out a win against the surprisingly strong Atlanta Thrashers. Alex Ovechkin was held scoreless in the win, but might face NHL punishment for an alleged slew-foot on Rich Peverly.

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