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Article: After Power Play Comes Up Short, Capitals Are Knocked From Perch
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- February 10, 2008
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Hurricanes 2, Capitals 1
Reprinted from yesterday's late editions
The Washington Capitals' stay in first place didn't last long.
Two days to be exact.
Faced with a chance to extend their lead over Carolina in the
Southeast Division on Friday night at Verizon Center, the Capitals
fell behind early, came up empty on seven power-play opportunities
and lost, 2-1, in the biggest game of their season to this point.
"When you're 0 for 7, that defines where the game ended," Coach
Bruce Boudreau said. "You have to make teams pay if they're going to
take that many penalties. And we didn't. It's been a recurring