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Short-handed Caps beat Panthers despite three Florida second-period goals

Associated Press

Saturday, November 7, 2009

WASHINGTON -- Even without two-time MVP Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals are still quite adept at putting the puck in the net -- especially against the defensively challenged Florida Panthers. Tomas Fleischmann scored twice during a five-goal third period, and the short-handed Capitals beat the Panthers 7-4 Saturday night for a sweep of their home-and-home series. Washington played a third straight game without Ovechkin, who has an upper body injury. The Capitals were also without injure ...

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