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Last night the Penguins just managed to avoid a 3-0 hole, by winning in overtime. Rookie goalie sensation Simeon Varlamov was brilliant again. Even in defeat he was selected as the 3rd star of the game, repelling 39 shots with a .929 save percentage (which was higher than Fleury's - even though he won)
The winning shot deflected late off a Caps defenseman - but Varlamov still appeared to get a piece of it before it got behind him.
The Bruins also won in OT, 3-2 over the Hurricanes. So all four series are 2-1 now.
Caps goals by Ovechkin (who else?) and Backstrom. For the Aquatic Birds, Mr. Crosby had two assists on the night and a big faceoff win that led to the OT winner.
In a related story - the NHL selected their 3 finalists for the Pearson award for Most Outstanding Player. Ovechkin made the top 3 - and the Penguin's Malkin - but not Sidney Crosby. That's my feel good story of the day.
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