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GAME OF THE NIGHT

Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers

The Washington Capitals have forced a Game seven. Alexander Ovechkin was finally able to break through with a big game.

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NHL GAMES PLAYED ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008
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Boston Bruins 0 – Montreal Canadiens 5
Andrei Kostitsyn scored twice and Carey Price made 25 saves for the shutout. The Montreal Canadiens have advanced to the second round. The Canadiens will face the Flyers if Philadelphia defeats the Capitals. If the Capitals are victorious, Montreal will face the Rangers.

MONTREAL WINS SERIES 4-3

Three Stars
1 Price, MTL (25 saves)
2 Kovalev, MTL (0 G, 2 A, 2 P)
3 Begin, MTL (0 G, 0 A, 0 P)

Attendance: 21,273

NHL.com Recap
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Washington Capitals 4 – Philadelphia Flyers 2
Alexander Ovechkin scored two third period goals to force a Game Seven in Washington. After falling behind in the series 3-1, the series is now tied 3-3. The deciding game will be played on Tuesday night. If the Capitals are victorious, they will face the Pittsburgh Penguins for a match-up of young superstars. If the Flyers win, they will face Montreal in round two.

SERIES TIED 3-3

Three Stars
1 Ovechkin, WSH (2 G, 0 A, 2 P) *GW goal
2 Huet, WSH (33 saves)
3 Richards, PHI (1 G, 0 A, 1 P)

Attendance: 19,927

NHL.com Recap
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