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Washington Capitals' Brian Pothier (2) moves the puck as Montreal Canadiens' Jaroslav Spacek (6), of the Czech Republic, and Max Pacioretty (67) defend during the first period on an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Washington. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Luis M. Alvarez)

Habs withstand Caps comeback; Moen, Plekanec and Cammalleri score in 3-2 win

The Canadian Press - 1 hour, 29 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - The Montreal Canadiens were leading by a goal late in the game, ready to pull off a road upset of the Washington Capitals.

  • Scotland hooker Ross Ford (pictured in 2007) fears Australia flanker Rocky Elsom will inflict yet another dose of misery at Murrayfield when the Wallaby captain takes the field here on Saturday. Photo:Damien Meyer/AFP
    Elsom exploits worry Scotland AFP - 46 minutes ago

    EDINBURGH (AFP) - Scotland hooker Ross Ford fears Australia flanker Rocky Elsom will inflict yet another dose of misery at Murrayfield when the Wallaby captain takes the field here on Saturday.

  • Italian players are seen during a training session at San Siro Stadium in Milan, on November 13. Italy play S.African Springboks on Saturday. Photo:Damien Meyer/AFP
    Du Preez looking forward to baptism of fire AFP - 48 minutes ago

    UDINE, Italy (AFP) - Loosehead prop Wian du Preez will make his South Africa debut against Italy here on Saturday with Leicester Tiger Martin Castrogiovanni's snarling teeth ready to welcome him.

  • Ireland coach Declan Kidney (pictured in March) has decided Saturday's Test against Fiji is an opportunity to give his second-string a chance to shine. Photo:Graham Stuart/AFP
    Ireland look to show plenty in reserve against Fiji AFP - 51 minutes ago

    DUBLIN (AFP) - Ireland coach Declan Kidney decided Saturday's Test against Fiji was an opportunity to give his second-string a chance to shine.

  • England Coach Martin Johnson watches team's training session at Pennyhill Park near Bagshot, on November 18. England play against New Zealand on Saturday, at Twickenham. Photo:Adrian Dennis/AFP
    Johnson's backs against All Black wall AFP - 52 minutes ago

    LONDON (AFP) - England manager Martin Johnson, extraordinarily appointed to his post last year without any previous coaching experience, likes to deflect criticism by saying everyone is entitled to an opinion.

  • Wales' Props Rhys Thomas (right) and John Yapp are tackled by Italy's players during a match at the Flaminio stadium in Rome, in March. Wales face Argentina's team in Cardiff on Saturday. Photo:Christophe Simon/AFP
    Dragons, Pumas in search of morale boost AFP - 54 minutes ago

    CARDIFF (AFP) - Wales and Argentina have reputations to restore in their intriguing clash here on Saturday.


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