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Center Nicklas Backstrom gave the Washington Capitals new life by scoring in double overtime of Game 2 on Saturday. (Associated Press)
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Boston Bruins fans watch as Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is surrounded by teammates after his game-winning goal during the second overtime period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston, Saturday, April 14, 2012. The Capitals won 2-1, tying the series at 1-1. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Washington Capitals left wing Troy Brouwer (20) reaches for the puck as Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) misses the save for the first goal of the game during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston, Saturday, April 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby drops to the ice to make a save on a shot by Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand during the first period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston on Saturday, April 13, 2012. AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom celebrates his game-winning goal against the Boston Bruins during the second overtime of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston on Saturday, April 14, 2012. The Capitals won 2-1, tying the series at 1-1. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Washington Capitals left wing Troy Brouwer (20) is congratulated by teammate Alex Ovechkin after his goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston, Saturday, April 14, 2012. AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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A glass pane falls out onto Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) as Bruins players and fans celebrate their 1-0 victory in overtime against the Washington Capitals in Game 1 their first-round series in Boston on Thursday, April 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson keeps Boston Bruins center David Krjejci away from the loose puck. The Capitals used their bodies to block shots and clear the crease area during their 1-0 overtime loss in Game 1 of their first-round series on Thursday, April, 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle attempts to get a shot off against the defense of Boston Bruins center Gregory Campbell during the first period of Game 1 of the first-round playoff series in Boston on Thursday, April 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly (23) shoots as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) makes the save during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston, Thursday, April 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (left) and left wing Jason Chimera chat during practice Tuesday in Arlington. The Capitals open the playoffs Thursday in Boston against the defending Stanley Cup champion Bruins. (The Washington Times/Andrew Harnik)
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"As weird as it's been for us, you kind of have to look at it as a positive compared to the last couple of years where the team just kind of breezed through the regular season and the problems kind of just get thrown under the rug because you keep winning. This year, they were exposed. It's a good thing, and it's especially going to benefit us." Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby. (The Washington Times/Andrew Harnik)
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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) heads back to the locker room following morning practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Tuesday, April 10, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70), right, takes a break during morning practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Tuesday, April 10, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) takes a break during morning practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Tuesday, April 10, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70), center, works out during morning practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Tuesday, April 10, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70), top center, takes a break during morning practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Tuesday, April 10, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21), left, tries to score on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70), right, during morning practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Tuesday, April 10, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) warms up for a morning practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Tuesday, April 10, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) heads out to the ice for a morning practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Tuesday, April 10, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
