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WASHINGTON, March 14 (UPI) -- Alexander Ovechkin scored the game-winner in the third round of a shootout Saturday night, giving the Washington Capitals a 5-4 win over Carolina.
Ovechkin's heroics allowed Washington to escape after blowing leads of 3-1 and 4-2 in regulation. Ovechkin scored his 49th goal this season (power play) at 18:01 of the first period.
Alexander Semin, who also scored in the shootout, recorded a goal (power play) and three assists in regulation. Ovechkin, Mike Green and Nicklas Backstrom (power play) all had a goal and an assist, while Jose Theodore made 28 saves on 32 shots for the Capitals, who have won three in a row.
Eric Staal led Carolina with a goal and two assists. Ray Whitney and Erik Cole both had a goal and an assist.
Niclas Wallin also scored once, and goalie Cam Ward gave up four goals on 31 shots for the Hurricanes, who have lost three in a row.
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JUPITER, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) --
Tiger Woods said Tuesday he will play the next three PGA Tour events, starting with the World Golf Championships event next week.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 14 (UPI) --
The 2012 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, with Kate Upton gracing the cover, appeared on U.S. newsstands, as well as SI.com/Swimsuit Tuesday.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 14 (UPI) --
U.S. researchers say they've discovered the molecular secret of an effective ancient Chinese herbal remedy commonly prescribed for malaria.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Feb. 14 (UPI) --
Texas police said they arrested an 18-year-old woman who led them on a chase while wearing nothing but a pair of cowboy boots.
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