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Caps Move in First, Win in SO
Caps Move in First, Win in SO
The Washington Capitals took sole possession of first place tonight with a 4-3 shootout win over Nashville, absent super star Alexander Ovechkin.
The other Alex
The other Alex
cbc.ca — Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, left, laughs with teammate Alexander Semin during a team portrait prior to... the 2008 NHL season. Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, left, laughs with teammate Alexander Semin during a team portrait ... (more) The other Alex
Hey Look! The Caps Are Playing Again
Hey Look! The Caps Are Playing Again
misterirrelevant.com — We have no problem admitting that we do not care at all about hockey, except for if... it’s playoff time and the Caps are still in the hunt. Then we’ll watch, unless a particularly good re-run of The Office is on TBS. Having said that, we ... (more) Hey Look! The Caps Are Playing Again
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Halfway Mark: Redskins Defense and Grades
DC Pro Sports ReportCaps Move in First, Win in SO | Home Halfway Mark: Redskins Defense and Grades By PennSkinsFan | October 29, 2008 The Washington Redskins are 6-2, a better mark than most would have projected, given the coaching change and system changes in Washington this year. Let there be no doubt, the Washington Redskins offense is much improved, more aggressive, more open, and more fun to watch under HC Jim Zorn than it was under former HC Joe Gibbs. That’s a given. But, let there also be no doubt, the bigger reason this team is 6-2 is the play of the Redskins defense ...

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