Capitals topple Blackhawks in spectacular comeback

By Associated Press
Monday, March 15, 2010 - Added 5 months ago

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CHICAGO — Nicklas Backstrom raced up the ice and scored at 3:10 of overtime and the Washington Capitals completed a remarkable comeback without star Alex Ovechkin to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Sunday.

Backstrom skated up the side, went around Chicago’s Brent Seabrook in the left circle and beat Antti Niemi for his second goal of the game.

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Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates with teammate Mike Knuble after scoring the game-winning goal during the overtime period.

Capitals topple Blackhawks in spectacular comeback

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