Pothier Delivers for Capitals
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The following article featuring former Rensselaer standout Brian Pothier appeared in the March 28 issue of the Washington Post.
By Tarik El-Bashir
Washington Post Staff Writer
The box score shows that Brian Pothier's goal last night was the
Washington Capitals' fourth in a 5-3 win over the woeful Tampa Bay
Lightning. What it doesn't show is exactly how much the
third-period tally meant to the veteran defenseman and the sellout
crowd that saluted him with a standing ovation.
"I had to hold back the emotion a little bit," said Pothier, after
his fourth game back from a 14-month absence because of
post-concussion syndrome. "Just to feel like I'm contributing. It
had been a few games. I was feeling like a spare part, but to put
one in, an important goal, that was pretty special."
It wasn't pretty. But it's a goal -- and a moment -- Pothier and
the 18,277 on hand at Verizon Center won't soon forget.
Complete article can be accessed via the Post Web site by clicking here.
