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Save of the night: Michal Neuvirth’s toe save stuns Radim Vrbata

Michal Neuvirth, Scottie Upshall

Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth, of the Czech Republic, makes a save as Phoenix Coyotes left winger Scottie Upshall, right, tries to wrap the puck around Neuvirth in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes won 3-2. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

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Aside from the occasional night off – or the even less common instance when a save or goal isn’t deemed worthy – the gang at PHT will decide which tally or stop is the best of any given night. Once those two winners are determined, we’ll share our reasoning (and most importantly, the video clip for each) in posts for your viewing pleasure.

We know that the Capitals are having their struggles of late but one area where they’re still getting outstanding highlight reel action is in goal. Case in point: Michal Neuvirth.

Neuvirth’s toe save on Radim Vrbata early in the third period with his team down by a goal helped keep the Caps in the game instead of seeing Phoenix run away and hide with the win. The Caps may have ultimately lost 3-2 but Neuvirth helped make it look it wasn’t for a lack of trying on his part.
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