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It's Alex Ovechkin vs. Zdeno Chara

Found October 01, 2009 on FanHouse:
PLAYERS: Zdeno Chara,  Alexander Ovechkin
TEAMS: Washington Capitals,  Boston Bruins

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by Christopher BottaFiled under: Bruins, Capitals, FanHouse ExclusiveBOSTON -- The Washington Capitals do not have all the answers for getting around Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Zdeno Chara, so maybe they're trying to kill the 6-9 defenseman with compliments."Best defenseman in the league," said head coach Bruce Boudreau after Thursday morning's skate at TD Garden."Big, strong, longest stick in the NHL -- one of the best d-men in the game," said tonight's nemesis, Hart Trophy winner Alexander Ovechkin."Probably the toughest player to go against in the league," said Ovechkin disher Niklas Backstrom.It's Alex Ovechkin vs. Zdeno Chara originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:32:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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