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Steadiness hasn’t often been a trait used to describe the Washington Capitals’ goaltenders this month. But Thursday night, Michal Neuvirth put on the type of performance the Capitals have often lacked.

Making his first start since Dec. 5, Neuvirth was unflappable as he made 26 saves to lead the Capitals to a 1-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre. With each puck he smothered in his fire-engine red pads and glove, Neuvirth showed the poise and confidence he often displayed a season ago as a rookie.

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