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Found March 27, 2012 on Mr. Irrelevant: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Alexander Ovechkin,  Braden Holtby,  Jayson Werth,  John Lannan,  Gregg Williams,  Lil Wayne
TEAMS: Washington Capitals,  Washington Nationals,  Penn State Nittany Lions
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Tonight’s Buffalo game is near-playoff action in March. Dale Hunter even said it’s “like the seventh game of the playoffs.” [Caps Insider, RMNB] Alex Ovechkin has scored nine goals in the past seven. [Caps Insider] Nick Backstrom is practicing, but not yet ready to play. [Caps Insider] This Crosby-Ovechkin job may be the worst jersey foul ever. [RMNB] Braden Holtby’s car has been in short-term parking for far too long. [Bog] Tom Boswell expertly measures Jayson Werth’s long HR. [Nats Journal] John Lannan named 5th starter while Wang’s on the mend. [Nats Journal] NFL still investigating Gregg Williams, and therefore the Skins. [The Insider] NFL: There’ll be a salary cap arbitration hearing for the Skins. [The Insider] Fun ranking of the top 10 draft prospects for the Wizards. [Bullets Forever] The Zaching craze reaches a new high via Lil Wayne’s Twitter feed. [Bog] Ex-Terps QB Danny O’Brien spotted wearing Penn State gear. [SBN D.C.]
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