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Varlamov holds Thrashers at bay to help Capitals nab key two points

Associated Press

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

ATLANTA -- Back-to-back wins over Atlanta have helped the Washington Capitals strengthen their hold on second place in the Eastern Conference, even if they aren't satisfied with how they are playing. Tomas Fleischmann had a goal and an assist and Washington beat Atlanta 4-2 on Tuesday night for the Capitals' second win over the Thrashers in three days. Washington took a 6-4 home win over Atlanta on Sunday. Simeon Varlamov stopped 29 shots in only his fifth start of the season for Washington, w ...

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