Watch: MacKinnon splits Caps D-men, nets beauty backhand
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Dmitry Orlov won't be adding this one to his personal highlight reel.
The Washington Capitals defenseman was caught staring at the puck as Nathan MacKinnon gathered a full head of steam at the blue line, and the Colorado Avalanche speedster made him pay with a slick between-the-legs deke before burying a perfect backhander.
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