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Senators overwhelm Caps 5-2

Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:18 PM EST
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<p>Ottawa Senators' Erick Karlsson (65) is congratulated by teammates Jason Spezza (19), Bobby Butler (16) and Flip Kuba (17) after scoring against the Washington Capitals during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand)</p>

Ottawa Senators' Erick Karlsson (65) is congratulated by teammates Jason Spezza (19), Bobby Butler (16) and Flip Kuba (17) after scoring against the Washington Capitals during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand)

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OTTAWA — Erik Karlsson and Milan Michalek each had three points Wednesday and the Ottawa Senators defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2.

Karlsson finished with a goal and two assists to set a new franchise record for assists by a defenseman in a season with 47.

The 21-year-old now has seven points in his last two games. His 60 points on the season give him a 20-point lead on Florida's Brian Campbell for the NHL lead in scoring by a defenseman.

Michalek added two goals and an assist, while Chris Phillips, with his fourth goal in six games, also scored for Ottawa. Craig Anderson made 33 saves.

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