Backstrom Scores, Caps Lead Flyers 1-0
ericmcerlain.com 4/19/2008 — Nicklas Backstrom scores to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 lead in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Series against the Philadelphia Flyers.
It’s Not That Simple: Flyers Falter in D.C.
theaddshow.com 4/19/2008 — The Flyers failed to close out the series on the Washington Capitals who got a little help from their friends. The atrocious officiating was as poor as it's been all series. Many said that the Flyers had no business winning game 4 in Philadelphia, and on Saturday they definitely didn't.
Flyers lose Knuble for rest of First Round
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com 4/19/2008 — If the Flyers are going to get past the Washington Capitals and into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, they are going to have to do it without the hero of Game Four's double overtime victory, Mike Knuble. Knuble injured his hamstring during the second period of Game Five when his skate got caught on the ice and did not return for the rest of the game. Flyers GM Paul Holmgren........
Caps Force Game 6 in Philly
dcprosportsreport.com 4/20/2008 — It was a stark contrast from games 3 and 4. The Washington Capitals came out energized, playing with force, hitting hard, and at times dominating the ice. It worked. The Capitals forced Game 6 against Philadelphia by beating the Flyers 3-2 and putting the series at 3-2.
Game Summary
nhl.com 4/19/2008 — VISITOR PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 2 PHILADELPHIA FLYERS Game 5 Away Game 3 Game Summary Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Saturday, April 19, 2008 Attendance 18,277 at Verizon Center Start 1:18 EDT ; End 3:46 EDT Game 0135 Final HOME 3 WASHINGTON CAPITALS ...
Saved by the Horn —
Capitals Insider 4/19/2008
After getting an early goal from Sergei Fedorov, it appeared the Caps might cruise to a pretty easy win. Yet after watching the final 10 minutes of the second period, it's obvious that the final 20 are going to be anything but easy for the Caps. They ...
