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Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals face the Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL play-offs.
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals face the Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL play-offs.
Washington Capitals relish a change of role for NHL play-offs
As No 7 seeds in Eastern Conference they start their challenge at the Boston Bruins.
Associated Press
April 10, 2012