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HOCKEYVILLE QUICK HITS

Found September 15, 2013 on Kukla's Korner:
PLAYERS: Alexander Ovechkin,  Ben Chiarot
TEAMS: Washington Capitals,  Winnipeg Jets
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The Washington Capitals opened up their preseason schedule last night with a 4-3 shootout victory against the Winnipeg Jets.  It might have been played on an Olympic-sized rink with a lot of rookies, but it's still our first chance to see our boys play in 4 months.  Washington Goals: Hillen (1), Galiev (1), Brouwer, PP (1) Winnipeg Goals: Kane (1), Kosmachuk (1), Kane (2) A scary moment early on as Alexander Ovechkin was basically force-fed the stick of Winnipeg rookie Ben Chiarot on a dump-in follow through.  A bloody Ovechkin went back to the dressing room, but returned to the ice before the 4-minute power play expired.  No serious damage, but still not something you want to see in a preseason game. Continue reading "HOCKEYVILLE QUICK HITS"
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