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Ovechkin gets No. 787 to pass Howe; Coyotes beat Capitals
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Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin and Capitals goalie Semyon Varlamov celebrates the 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at the NHL Winter Classic at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on January 1, 2011. UPI/Archie
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Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin and Capitals goalie Semyon Varlamov celebrates the 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at the NHL Winter Classic at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on January 1, 2011. UPI/Archie
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