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Capitals vs. Red Wings: Game 80 of 82

Contributors: Kevin Klein, Becca H, and B. Sheridan

The Caps hold on to win a nail-biter in Detroit - and punch their ticket to the playoffs.

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Apr 5, 2015, 2:30pm EDT

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April 5, 2015
Recap: Green and Holtby Help Caps Secure Two

By Kevin Klein

The Capitals looked to do their part in reducing their magic number from 3, and they did, in the process jumping the New York Islanders in the Eastern Conference standings.
April 5, 2015
Third Period Thread

By Kevin Klein

Mike Green struck to give the Caps a two goal lead, but that cushion would be short-lived, as Darren Helm struck on the power play to the pull the Wings back within one.
April 5, 2015
Second Period Thread

By Kevin Klein

Evgeny Kuznetsov opened the scoring early on the power play, and the Caps took the 1-0 lead with them into the first intermission.
April 5, 2015
Tonight's 8-Bit Caps Lines: Burakovsky Back...In?

By Becca H@BeccaH_JR

An emergency recall has brought Andre Burakovsky back to the Caps, but will he draw in?
April 5, 2015
Caps @ Red Wings Game Thread

By B. Sheridan

The Caps look to win in Detroit (and hope for a Senators loss in TO) to lock in a spot in the postseason.