post-gazette.com - 3/10/2008
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WASHINGTON -- Nicklas Backstrom is, and always will be, a playmaker. He's contending for the scoring lead among NHL rookies because he sets up goals, not because he scores them. Give him the puck in the front of the net, though, and Backstrom can bury it. He proved that yesterday, when he rifled a shot past Washington goalie Cristobal Huet -- who just happens to be his teammate -- with 27.9 ...
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Caps vs. Penguin Scum 3-9-3008 Wrap Up
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The Local Yokels: (Com)Post. Times. Caps.com. The Neutral Observers: NHL.com AP Wire. The Other Side: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Nicklas Backstrom wins it, Caps bad luck. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Caps blow it, traveling road show. Final Thoughts: To their credit, the Pittsburgh media certainly understands something ...
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... the even amount of fans supporting each team. I’ve probably attended at least six of these games over the past few years and I think that the Penguins have emerged victorious every time. You couldn’t have asked for a better game on Sunday as Sidney Crosby scored the game-winning goal with 30 seconds remaining** to give the Penguins a 4-2 victory (Jordan Staal added an empty net goal). Much more on this game at The Pensblog, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (here and here) and The Washington Post. - Can I blame Metro or Maryland’s ...
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March 10, 2008 "That," : Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau said, "was officially heartbreaking." Backstrom knocks in winning goal for wrong team. read story | posted by qbert72 to Hockey at 7:53 PM CST (3 comments total) I saw the end of that game, qbert (mainly due to Huet being on my fantasy team.) The Caps played a great game and Huet has been playing well since his arrival in Washington. That goal was definitely heart-breaking, and Backstrom seemed to realize his mistake immediately. I feel bad for the guy, if it's any consolation, it was ...
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seanramblings.blogspot.com 3/10/2008 — I love attending the Pittsburgh Penguins-Washington Capitals games in DC. Even though the Caps are the home team and play in their home arena, the game seems as close to a neutral site as you will find because of the even amount of fans supporting each team. You couldn’t have asked for a better game on Sunday as Sidney Crosby scored the game-winning goal with 30 seconds remaining.
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