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Seventh straight win sends Caps to Southeast Division title, playoffs

Saturday, April 5, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Long before the final horn sounded, the sea of red-clad fans turned the arena into an earsplitting din of cheers for their team, "M-V-P!" chants for Alexander Ovechkin, a chorus of "Bruuuuuuce" for their coach. Even "Hip, hip, Hu-et!" for the goaltender. The owner responded by blowing a kiss to the crowd. After three painful, rebuilding seasons of consecutive last-place finishes, the Washington Capitals had a lot of pent-up celebrating to do. When the clock hit 0:00, Ovech ...

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