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Capitals hold off Thrashers after taking lead with 3 goals in 88 seconds

Associated Press

Thursday, October 22, 2009

ATLANTA -- After Jeff Schultz scored from 85 feet out, the rest seemed almost easy for the Washington Capitals. At least until the last minute. Schultz's improbable shot was the first of three second-period goals in 88 seconds, and the Capitals held on to beat the Atlanta Thrashers 5-4 on Thursday night for their third straight win. The game was tied 2-2 in the second period before Schultz, Matt Bradley and Chris Clark scored the three quick goals. Semyon Varlamov stopped 22 shots but gave ...

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