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November 11, 2008
Capitals Beat Lightning, Kolzig 4-2
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 10: With Olie Kolzig watching, Michael Nylander looks for an open teammate. Kolzig was the focus of tonight's game, returning to the Verizon Center for his first game since signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning. (Photo by Kate McGovern/OffWingPhoto.com)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 10: Kolzig received a warm welcome from the Washington fans, but his former teammates kept the pressure on, taking 30 shots on goal. Kolzig, who spent the last 16 seasons with Washington, holds the record for most games played with the franchise, according to the Capitals. (Photo by Kate McGovern/OffWingPhoto.com)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 10: Tom Poti, Mike Green and Eric Fehr all earned goals in the first period. Here, Brooks Laich celebrates his assist on Fehr's goal. The Lightning were able to put up one goal in the second period, but were never able to take the lead. After 10 games without a goal, Alex Ovechkin scored one in the third, giving Washington a 4-1 lead. Tampa Bay notched a second goal with 30 seconds left, but the game ended with a Washington win. (Photo by Kate McGovern/OffWingPhoto.com)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 10: A shot on Kolzing that went wide to the right broke the glass behind the goal; the glass had to be replaced before the game could continue. (Photo by Kate McGovern/OffWingPhoto.com)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 10: During the first period, Washington played a tribute video to Kolzig, showing highlights from his career with the Capitals. (Photo by Kate McGovern/OffWingPhoto.com)
Posted by Kate McGovern at November 11, 2008 12:15 AM
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