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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom was ruled out for the third straight playoff game because of an injury to his right hand and missed Game 2 of the East finals against Tampa Bay.

Winnipeg car dealerships are showing their support for the Jets by getting on board with the team's whiteout campaign.

Washington scored in the opening minute of the game and twice in the last 1:02 of the second period Sunday to pull away to a 6-2 victory over Tampa Bay.

Canada edged Latvia in overtime at the ice hockey world championship on Monday to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals. Russia shut out Slovakia and South Korea was relegated.

The Capitals scored five unanswered goals in their 6-2 Game 2 win, and have a 2-0 series lead over the Lightning.

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom was ruled out for the third straight playoff game because of an injury to his right hand and will miss Game 2 of the East finals against Tampa Bay.