ARLINGTON, Va. - Eric Fehr always wanted to win the Stanley Cup. Thats what he dreamt of when playing hockey on the pond on his familys farm in Winkler, Man.Fehr didnt wonder what it would be like to play outdoors in the NHL. That changed early in his professional career.When the games started coming out and you started watching them, you definitely thought, This is pretty cool, this is something Id like to be a part of, Fehr said.Fehr, who will play in his second Winter Classic on Thursday when he and the Washington Capitals host the Chicago Blackhawks, is part of outdoor hockey lore because of his role in the 2011 game in Pittsburgh. Fehr scored two goals including the winner in that game to help the Capitals beat the Penguins.He had the performance we all wanted to have, forward Brooks Laich said. He had the game we all wanted to have.Fehr scored on a wrap-around after Marc-Andre Fleury gave the puck away. Then he had the winner on a breakaway.It was one of his career highlights.Regular-season highlight maybe, Fehr said. At the end of the day its still a regular-season game. Obviously it was a bit of a bigger stage but at the end of the day it was just two goals.Those two goals of his 80 in the NHL with the Capitals and Winnipeg Jets are the ones most people remember about Fehr. In the rain at Heinz Field, the 2003 first-round pick, who has battled shoulder problems for years, had something of a coming-out party.It definitely put him on the map for some people that didnt necessarily know Fehrsie before, defenceman Karl Alzner said. Its a tough act to follow, but if anyone can do it, I would put money on him to battle hard for it.Fehr thanked the bad ice for evening the playing field that night.It was a different game, he said. It wasnt a game like most.Sun is in the forecast for Thursdays game at Nationals Park, so the 29-year-old forward isnt promising an encore performance.Were going to let everybody else get in there and get some goals and Im going to try to fly under the radar, Fehr said.Fehr has two goals in his past three games, so maybe he shouldnt count himself out. Twice a 50-goal scorer with the Western Hockey Leagues Brandon Wheat Kings and twice a 20-goal scorer for the AHLs Hershey Bears, he has the kind of natural talent teammates marvel at.Hes a guy that can all of a sudden step up, Laich said. Its almost like a home-run hitter can step up and just crack one. Hes got that game-breaking sort of ability to score.Defenceman Mike Green can still remember how Fehr scored his goals four years ago in Pittsburgh. To Green, it was just another example of what Fehr can do with the spotlight turned up.Hes one of those players thats sort of in the weeds but when he needs to step up and play in big games, he does, Green said. Hes been great for us lately, and hopefully hell have (another) showcase in the Winter Classic.After that two-goal night, Alzner said Fehr has big shoes to fill — his own. But Fehr sounded like a guy trying to reduce expectations rather than inflate them going into Thursday.I didnt guarantee not scoring a goal, Fehr said with a chuckle. But I guaranteed lots of other guys were going to score goals. Well see what happens.---Follow @SWhyno on Twitter Nike Blazer Lux Premium . -- Joba Chamberlain is one person who can truly appreciate "Linsanity. Nike Blazer Basse Nere . Henderson was booked into jail Wednesday and released Thursday on $12,000 bail. 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The Phillies, as they have since Saturdays clinching win over St. Louis, need four wins to set the clubs franchise record for wins in a season. That was thought to be a formality, but now the club will have to win four of its final six, beginning with Friday nights three-game series at the Mets followed by a three-game stint to close the season in Atlanta. Philadelphia is putting an emphasis on those two series. "We have six games left and thats definitely enough time but its time for us to get ready for the playoffs," Manuel said. "Were sitting in a real good position but we definitely need to pick it up some." Roger Bernadina drove in two runs for the Nationals (76-79), who have won five straight overall and eight in a row on the road. Washington needs to win five of its last six for the organizations first season over .500 since 2003. "You want to compete against the teams in your division and we took a step in that direction," Nationals manager Davey Johnson said. Philadelphia played all but three regulars, resting first baseman Ryan Howard, right-fielder Hunter Pence and third baseman Placido Polanco, and continued to have trouble offensively. The Phillies managed just four hits off Peacock and five relievers. Manuel said Howard, who had an anti-inflammatory injection in his sore left ankle on Monday, likely will play Friday against the Mets, rest Saturday and then play the final four games. The manager expects to have Pence, nursing a left knee strain, back in the lineup Saturday. "We have to find a way to gather our focus," said Shane Victorino, who went 0-for-15 in the series. "The way were playing is what people are looking at, the way were losing, the offence not clicking. Mentally you need to find a way to get rolling in the right direction." Roy Oswalt (8-10) allowed six runs on seven hits in 7 2-3 innings. The right-hander, who has been battling to regain his velocity since returning from a 37-game absence due to back inflammation in August, reached 94 mph on the radar gun and looked effective for much of the game. He said Thursdays outing was the best hes felt all season, but he certainly wasnt feeling good about the teams recent play. "We still have got to play nine innings and right now were not playing too well," he said. The pitcher expects an increased focus over the final six games. "Hopefully we wont take them too lightly," he said. "The hottest team going (into the playoffs) usually wins it. Hopefully well start playing better." Morse diid the most damage against Oswalt with his two-out, three-run homer in the eighth that turned a close game into a rout.dddddddddddd "He was beating me with fastballs all night," Morse said. "I shortened up a little and hit it well." Peacock (2-0) had his second straight impressive outing in as many major league starts, allowing only Ruizs infield single in the second. The 23-year-old right-hander, who went 15-3 with a 2.39 ERA between double- and triple-A this season, hasnt allowed a run in his two big league starts over 10 2/3 innings. Peacock, who was drafted in the 41st round in 2006, walked two and struck out two while recording just two ground-ball outs. "Peacock was outstanding," Johnson said. "He handled the pressure and made quality pitches all night." Said Peacock, "I put the ball in play and had good defence behind me. I didnt expect this to happen this year. I had a good year and this tops it off." The Nationals took a 2-0 lead in the third on RBI hits by Ian Desmond and Bernadina. Desmonds double that scored Rick Ankiel should have been the third out, but Chase Utley misjudged the ball in shallow right and couldnt make the over-the-shoulder catch. Right-fielder John Bowker was charging the ball, but held up to avoid a collision with Utley. Desmond scored on Bernadinas grounder that just got past the outstretched glove of first baseman Ross Gload. The Phillies threatened in the sixth when Peacock and reliever Tom Gorzelanny walked the bases loaded with two outs, but Raul Ibanez flew out to centre to end the frame. It was one of the few times the Phillies fans were able to use the rally towels given out on Fan Appreciation Night. "That was the biggest crowd Ive ever seen," Peacock said. "I got a little nervous in the sixth when they started waving the towels." Washington added four runs in the eighth, all with two outs. Bernadinas two-out double off the wall in right-centre scored Desmond, who barely had beat out an infield single. Oswalt walked Ryan Zimmerman to put runners on first and second, prompting a visit from Manuel. Morse followed by launching Oswalts 3-2 pitch into the Phillies bullpen in centre to give Washington a 6-0 lead. Philadelphia scores its lone run with two outs in the ninth on Ruizs single off Todd Coffey. Utley continued his recent struggles, going 0-for-3 to finish 6-for-31 (.194) on the homestand. "(Utley) is having a hard time finding his swing," Manuel said. However, the manager still expects his club to be ready for the post-season. "Our team is a bunch of guys that definitely can focus and get right back on track," Manuel said. "Six games is a lot for us to lose because were not used to losing that many in a row. I know all of our guys and I know were going to be ready." Notes: Washingtons Danny Espinosa went 0-for-4 and had his 10-game hitting streak snapped. Philadelphias crowd of 45,064 was the clubs 204th consecutive regular-season sellout, and the team finished the year with 3,680,718 fans. The Phillies open a three-game series against the Mets in New York at 7:05 Friday night with Philadelphia left-hander Cole Hamels (14-9, 2.80) is scheduled to face Mets righty R.A. Dickey (8-13, 3.35). Washington returns home for a three-game series against the Braves with right-hander Stephen Strasburg (0-0, 1.29) scheduled to meet Atlanta right-hander Tim Hudson (15-10, 3.19). cheap jerseys wholesale jerseys cheap jerseys cheap nfl jerseys cheap jerseys Custom hotspur jersey ' ' '
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