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Capitals finally change their Game 7 history

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  • Scott Burnside, NHL Close
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As the puck trickled between Braden Holtby’s pads and into the Washington Capitals' goal early in the third period, tying Game 7 at one goal apiece, there was a moment where many in Verizon Center wondered if this was the beginning of yet another grisly piece of Game 7 history for this franchise.