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Ovechkin becomes first NHL player in 12 years to score 60, Caps beat Atlanta 5-3
ATLANTA - Alex Ovechkin is scoring goals and having fun. With a playoff spot on the line, he gave the Washington Capitals exactly what they needed.
Ovechkin became the NHL's first 60-goal scorer in 12 years by getting two Friday night in the Capitals' comeback 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.
Ovechkin beat goalie Kari Lehtonen in the first period and then brought the Capitals within 3-2 at 11:30 of the third period with his 60th.
"It's always fun to score goals, especially when it's an important game," said the 22-year-old star in his third NHL season.
Asked how many more he's capable of scoring, the youngster from Moscow shrugged. "I dont know."
Oiler Fans
Oliers keep playoff hopes alive with wild 7-5 win over Avalanche
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers never seem to make it easy on themselves.
In one of their most important games of the year, Sam Gagner was able to score a pair of goals as the Oilers clawed their way back into the playoff picture, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 7-5 in a wild match Saturday afternoon.
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3/22/2008, 7:44 pm