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Just a brutal night for Justin Williams

Washington Capitals v Colorado Avalanche

DENVER, CO - APRIL 01: Justin Williams #14 of the Washington Capitals awaits a face off against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center on April 1, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Capitals defeated the Avalanche 4-2.

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Justin Williams earned the clutch nickname of “Mr. Game 7" by developing quite the timing when it comes to scoring goals. Every now and then, the bounces go the other way, even for him.

Thursday was an example of that, as he seemingly scored a 1-0 goal for the Washington Capitals, but actually did so just a frame too late.

Here’s the would-be goal in question:

The NHL did a great job capturing the moment. Yeah, that was close:

It was one of those nights for Williams and the Capitals. The Islanders won 3-0, and Williams suffered this hit by Cal Clutterbuck: