Thank You Niklas. PENS LOSE.

Deadspin found this 3/10/2008 on thepensblog.blogspot.com [flag]

4 - 2 [ NHL.com RECAP ] Some people say the first sign of Spring is turning your clocks ahead. But for us, demoralizing the Washington Capitals might be the first sign that winter is over. The mistake Niklas Backstrom made will not soon be forgotten. Besides the Winter Classic , this season hasn't had that one major "holy shit" moment. That all changed. Wins like this change things. ... [link]

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Traitorous Rookies And Beer Body Art [NHL Closer]
Published 3/10/2008 by Leitch at Deadspin
... scored 54 goals just to see some dumb Swedish kid that Bryan McCabe'd the Caps' playoff hopes away against Malkin's team. (Hey, at least he didn't celebrate after scoring against his team like that Japanese guy.) Japers ran the numbers and even if Washington goes on its best run of the season, it might be too late. So while some Caps fans are wondering why the Baby Jesus let Satan and Beelzebub roam free on this earth, the Pensblog congratulates Backstrom on his fourth game-winning goal of the season: The Lid Is Back On. ...

Nicklas Backstrom Is Having A Worse Monday Than You Are
Published 3/10/2008 at FanIQ Blog
... The Pens Blog has a rather hilarious recap of the game. Like Pens fans, I was extremely amused by Huet and Ovechkin's reaction. Not that you can blame them, of course, but sliding into the fetal position may have been a bit much. Cheap-shotting Backstrom in the groin would have been much more acceptable. ...

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Deadspin found this 3/10/2008 on japersrink.blogspot.com

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The Sporting Blog found this 3/10/2008 on melroserocks.blogspot.com

Yeah... Sorry Caps fans. Not the best way to end a weekend, is it? Emo wall , a Caps fan, had the following to say.

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