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WARD (Mitchell Layton/Raleigh News & Observer)

Washington Capital Joel Ward on his overtime, game seven series winning goal last night against the defending Stanley Cup champs.

Ward scored at 2:57 of overtime to lead the Capitals to a 2-1 victory over Boston and give Washington a spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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