VIDEO: Ovi and Backstrom do that thing they do at Berra's expense
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Nicklas Backstrom to Alex Ovechkin. This is a recording.
The Washington Capitals' dynamic duo teamed up again Saturday night, with Ovechkin one-timing a Backstrom dish past Colorado Avalanche goalie Reto Berra.
(Courtesy: NHL.com)
It's career goal No. 485 for Ovechkin, who is well on his way to becoming the first Russian-born player to join the 500 club.
The Capitals blasted the Avalanche early and often Saturday, scoring four goals in the first 20 minutes.
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