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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Cody Eakin #50 of the Washington Capitals brings the puck around the net against Chris Kelly #23 of the Boston Bruins at the Verizon Center on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Bruins Vs. Capitals: Mathieu Perreault Hat Trick Leads Washington To 5-3 Win Over Boston

Contributors: SB Nation DC Staff

Matthieu Perreault notched his first career hat trick to send the Caps to the All-Star break on a winning note.

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