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Washington Capitals
Capitals get goalie Huet from Canadiens
By Associated Press
Feb 26, 2008 - 3:29:57 PM
WASHINGTON - The Washington Capitals have acquired goalie Cristobal Huet from the Montreal Canadiens for a 2009 second-round draft pick. The deal Tuesday comes a few hours before the deadline for making trades in the NHL.
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Cristobal Huet comments after being traded from the Montreal Canadiens to the Washington Capitals in return for a second round pick in 2009, Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008 in Montreal.
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Huet has been Montreal's No. 1 goalie this season. The 2007 All-Star is 21-12-6 with a 2.55 goals-against average.
The Capitals' top goalie has been Olie Kolzig, who is 21-19-6 with a 3.03 GAA.
Washington has climbed from the bottom of the NHL to within striking distance of a playoff berth.
The draft pick Montreal gets was previously acquired by Washington from Anaheim for Brian Sutherby.
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