The series may have shifted to Verizon Center in D.C. but the momentum has returned to the Bruins, who scored twice in the final period to defeat the Capitals, 4-3. The Bruins now lead the series 2-1.
Nicklas Backstrom Suspended For Game 4; Could Be Overturned By League
PresswireThe NHL will have to decide whether or not the match penalty still stands, and that’s a decision they’ll certainly make in time for Game 4 at Verizon Center on Thursday.
Backstrom is arguably the reason the Capitals qualified for the postseason. His late-season return from concussion was cited by many as a huge boost for the team in the final games of the regular season, and there’s no doubt that his offensive production is a major piece of the Caps’ puzzle.
Read Article >Capitals Vs. Bruins, Game 3: Playing Boston’s Style A Losing Formula For Washington
PresswireWhen a team that’s not used to playing a physical brand of hockey starts to play that way, it can mess with a players’ timing as they try to draw penalties or set the tone with aggression. That can lead to penalties and careless play.
Backstrom, who missed 40 games with concussion symptoms, is one of the major reasons why the Caps were able to sneak into the playoffs when he returned in the last five games of the season. His offensive presence was sorely missed while he was gone, highlighted by his game-winning goal in Game 2 and his pass on Brooks Laich’s third-period goal on Monday night.
Read Article >Capitals Vs. Bruins, NHL Playoffs 2012 Game 3: Teams Settle For Tie After 2 Periods
Do not make Milan Lucic angry. Both players were given unsportsmanlike conduct penalties on the play.
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Read Article >ANIMATED: Alex Ovechkin Shrugs Off Dennis Seidenberg (Again)
Yeah. It happened again in Game 3.
Seidenberg should really just stop trying at this point.
Read Article >Capitals Vs. Bruins, NHL Playoffs 2012 Game 3: Boston Ties Score, But Washington Answers Immediately, Leads 2-1
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Read Article >PHOTO: Washington Capitals Fans Welcome Tim Thomas To D.C.
They have used their freedom to remind Thomas of his controversial political stance. Oh, did they remind him.
More: Tim Thomas skips White House visit, creates distraction he should have seen coming
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Read Article >NHL Playoffs 2012, Capitals Vs. Bruins Game 3: Game Time, TV Coverage And More
Getty ImagesNo. 2 Boston Bruins at No. 7 Washington Capitals
7:30 p.m. ET Monday-- Game 3, Eastern Quarterfinals | Series tied, 1-1
National TV: NBC Sports, CBC, RDS | Local TV: NESN, Comcast Sports Massachusetts
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