02-Sep-2008
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ARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals have decided to raise Mike Gartner's No. 11 to the rafters at Verizon Centre. A ceremony for the Hockey Hall of Famer will be held before a Dec. 28 game against the Toronto Maple Leafs — another of his former teams. Gartner ranks second in Capitals history in goals (397), assists (392) and points (789). “Capitals fans have fond memories of Mike Gartner flying down the...
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