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Washington Capitals forward Joel Ward said the racial slurs directed at him on Twitter after he scored the series-winning overtime goal to eliminate the Boston Bruins were "shocking to see, but it didn't ruin my day."
And now it’s down to one game. After the Bruins [team stats] and Washington Capitals have played six straight one-goal games — the first time a series has had that many, according to Elias Sports Bureau — with... more »
If Alex Ovechkin is the figurative beating heart of the Washington Capitals, then Nicklas Backstrom is the soul. Ovechkin's game is measured by ferocity and high-speed collisions, while Backstrom's is more serene and tactical.... more »
Where’s Battling Nelson when you need him? That was the metaphorical question most on the minds of the majority of the Bruins yesterday after the Washington Capitals stole home-ice advantage with a 2-1 double-overtime victory... more »
When bigger and stronger men routinely shove and hit their opponents after the whistle is blown and the play is over, most decent sporting societies calls these cheap shots by gutless bullies. In Boston? Bruins hockey,... more »
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