Simeon Varlamov, Donald Brashear in, Michael Nylander out for Washington Capitals

Varlamov, Brashear in, Nylander out for Capitals Monday, April 20, 2009 \| Print Entry Posted by Pierre LeBrun Last pregame note: Rookie Simeon Varlamov is in goal for Washington for the second straight game. Meanwhile, Caps tough guy Donald Brashear is in the lineup for the first time in the series, at the expense of veteran center Michael Nylander. That's $5.5 million sitting in the press box. No changes for the Rangers. We'll be back with more from MSG later tonight! NHL, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers

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