Richards Keys Revival ; Breakout Season Lands Center Big Contract

The Washington Times › April 15, 2008

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If Tomas Fleischmann didn't see Mike Richards as he came into the offensive zone Sunday afternoon, he certainly felt him: Richards leveled the Washington Capitals forward with an open-ice hit.

Whether it is handling the rough stuff - like challenging Alex Ovechkin to a fight during a preseason game last year - or making the skillful play - like his perfect cross-crease pass on the power play Friday night - there is little the Philadelphia Flyers center cannot do.

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Richards Keys Revival ; Breakout Season Lands Center Big Contract

"He was the type of guy when we were down 2-1 ... who wanted to take us on his back," said Caps defenseman Steve Eminger, who played with Richards for Kitchener in the Ontario Hockey League "He was that guy...

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