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Caps win Game 7 in overtime to oust Bruins Joel Ward scores to lift Washington past Boston, 2-1, and into the second round of the playoffs.
Capitals defenseman Mike Green helps out with a first-period rebound on a shot by the Bruins' Rich Peverley against goalie Braden Holtby.
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Capitals defensemen Jeff Schultz and Dennis Wideman help goalie Braden Holtby defend a first-period shot.
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Capitals left wing Matt Hendricks celebrates his first-period goal that gave the Capitals a 1-0 lead.
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Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin has his breakaway shot stopped by Bruins goalie Tim Thomas with the help of Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara during the second period.
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The Bruins Tyler Seguin silps by Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner to knock in a loose puck that squirted past Capitals goalie Braden Holtby for a game-tying goal during the second period.
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Bruins left wing Brad Marchand and Capitals defenseman Mike Green vie for the puck as Capitals goalie Braden Holtby makes a save during the second period.
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Capitals left wing Matt Hendricks hits the ice after colliding with Bruins center Patrice Bergeron in the third period.
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Capitals left wing Jason Chimera defends against Bruins center Chris Kelly in the second period.
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The Capitals' Brooks Laich and Alex Ovechkin rest on the bench.
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Capitals Coach Dale Hunter -- with Nicklas Backstrom , left, and Jason Chimera -- talks to Alexander Semin just before a third-period power play.
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Capitals right wing Joel Ward, left, scores the game-winning goal.
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Teammates mob Capitals right wing Joel Ward after he scored the game-winning goal as the Capitals advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates the Capitals' 2-1 victory against the Bruins. Washington's opponent in the next round will be determined after Thursday's playoff games.
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Capitals right wing Joel Ward is embraced by teammates after his game-winning goal.
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The Bruins' Rich Peverley, Brian Rolston, Benoit Pouliot and Greg Zanon react to the loss.
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The Bruins' Zdeno Chara shakes hands with former teammate Dennis Wideman of the Capitals after the game.
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