**Interesting to note that the No. 11 was an important number in DC sports today. Earlier on Wedneday, the Washington Nationals' made history when Ryan Zimmerman (No. 11) won the NL 3B Gold Glove which is the first Gold Glove for the Nationals. Then tonight, the Caps won their eleventh in an eleven round shootout. Both of these took place on the eleventh day of the eleventh month.**
Washington, DC -- The Washington Capitals hosted the New York Islanders on a cold and rainy night, but made the night very exciting with a 5-4 win in an eleven round shootout. Winning goal was scored by Captain Chris Clark.
Alex Semin is back and didn't waste any time getting things started. Eight seconds in (and tying a franchise record for fastest goal to start a game), Semin scored with a rocket slap shot after Morrison won the draw. Semin scored twice in regulation and again in the shootout. Caps Coach Bruce Boudreau said, "He looked like he wanted to play. And when he wants to play, he could have had six. He's scary good when he's motivated. There's the good and the bad—the goal, the giveaway, the miss."
The Islanders quickly responded with a Matt Moulson goal at 1: ...
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