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Washington Capitals defenseman Erik Gustafsson (56) in action during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass Stock Photo - Alamy
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Goal-Grabbing Gus: Erik Gustafsson Notches Third Multi-Point Game in Last Five Contests
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Early 2022 predictions for Erik Gustafsson
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Capitals eager to put miscue-riddled night behind them as win streak ends - The Athletic
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Washington Capitals defenseman Erik Gustafsson (56) in action during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass Stock Photo - Alamy
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Erik Gustafsson could become Capitals' third-pair defenseman - The Washington Post
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A Goal For Gus: Erik Gustafsson Scores First Goal As A Washington Capital
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Erik Gustafsson could become Capitals' third-pair defenseman - The Washington Post
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A Goal For Gus: Erik Gustafsson Scores First Goal As A Washington Capital
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Capitals sign defenseman Erik Gustafsson to one-year, $800k deal
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Alex Ovechkin encouraged fans to throw hats for Erik Gustafsson, went on floor to take postgame photo of Gus
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Washington Capitals defenseman Erik Gustafsson (56) in action during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass Stock Photo - Alamy