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Caps get revenge, win seventh straight

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WASHINGTON (AP) Whether by blowout or shootout, the Washington Capitals needed a win over the "we don't like them" Philadelphia Flyers to give their winning streak a serious sense of accomplishment.

It happened by shootout, their seventh straight win and one supported by a home-ice crowd that - for a change - didn't leave much room for the rival fans.

The Capitals dished out some payback Tuesday night, getting a 2-1 shootout win to avenge the only loss they've had in a month and ease some of the sting from last year's first-round playoff series loss.

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