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WASHINGTON -- With newly signed Evgeny Kuznetsov looking on, the Washington Capitals did their best to entertain their new teammate. Troy Brouwer scored a power-play goal off a rebound to cap a rally from a two-goal deficit in the third period as the Capitals beat the Phoenix Coyotes 3-2 on Saturday night. After failing to score in the first 49 minutes against Mike Smith (30 saves), Washington tallied three times in a span of 5 minutes, 2 seconds. Karl Alzner started the surge with a goal at the 9:45 mark. Just 32 seconds later, Brooks Laich tied it on a feed from Jason Chimera. When Washington got just its second power-play opportunity of the night, David Moss tripping Dmitry Orlov, the Capitals cashed in. Smith failed to control a slap shot by Nicklas Backstrom and it rebounded to Brouwer who scored his seventh goal in his last eight games. The win snapped Washingtons three-game losing streak. The Capitals remained in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings, one point behind Columbus and Detroit, who are tied for the eighth and final playoff spot. "We know that were at a point where our season is on the line every single game," Brouwer said. "That should be enough motivation in here and it was tonight." It was a successful Washington debut for goalie Jaroslav Halak, who made 31 saves. Halak was acquired from Buffalo in a deadline deal on Wednesday. "It was really weird, wearing that jersey, looking down, seeing the red colour," Halak said. "The first half of the game, I was really nervous. I wanted to obviously leave a good impression on fans on my teammates and everybody in the organization." The victory ended an eventful night for the Capitals. Less than two hours before the game, Washington signed 2010 first-round draft choice Kuznetsov, ending a long pursuit of the 21-year-old forward, who has played the last four years in Russias Kontinental Hockey League. He could make his NHL debut Monday night when the Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins. "He doesnt know this hockey and we dont want to put him in a situation that he cant handle right now," Washington coach Adam Oates said. "But in saying that, if we can spot him in the lineup it could be a nice spark for us. Hes a very talented man." Brandon McMillan and Radim Vrbata scored for Phoenix, with Keith Yandle assisting on both. "It seemed like we stopped playing the way we played in the first and the second," Vrbata said. "When you have a 2-0 lead going into the third, you have to find a way to win, and we didnt." The Coyotes took the lead with 62 seconds left in the first period when Washington lost the puck in the neutral zone as it began a transition play. McMillan turned the mistake into a breakaway goal, his first in the NHL since scoring in the 2011 playoffs for Anaheim. It might have been the second goal for McMillan. Midway through the period, he appeared to score off a rebound. But officials ruled that McMillan simultaneously pushed the puck and Halaks pad across the goal line. In the second period, Phoenix made it 2-0 as Vrbata redirected a shot from the point by Michael Stone. After losing 3-0 on Thursday at Boston, Washington appeared destined for a second straight shutout until Alzner scored from deep as Yandle appeared to screen the view of Smith -- starting the big comeback. It was just the second goal this season for the defenceman. "Maybe it had something to do with the fact that it was me who scored it and not a guy who normally scores, but people seemed really up after that," Alzner said. "It was the perfect momentum swing and the perfect line to come out right after that. It was a perfect storm for us." Notes: Phoenix forward Martin Erat was booed many times when he touched the puck. Erat was dealt by Washington this week after scoring one goal for the team. In November, Erat asked to be traded, complaining about a lack of playing time. 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Tavecchio and Conte spoke on the phone early Thursday.Theyve played in what some describe as the most hostile derby in the world, but Stephen McManus and Stephen Pearson were showing off their more charitable side on Thursday. The former Celtic players were promoting Macmillan Cancer Supports Longest Day Golf Challenge as they raise money in memory of a family friend of former Hoops captain McManus.Kenny Monaghan, the club professional at Linlithgow Golf Club where part of the event will take place, lost his mother to cancer five years ago. On May 20, the Motherwell duo will attempt to play four rounds of golf in one day between Monaghans home course and Kingsfield Golf Club.On the charity event, McManus said: Were taking part in the golf event that they do, which is four rounds in one day, so its going to be a hard shift but were looking forward to raising as much as we can.I think were looking at trying to raise around the £10,000 mark, which would be great. Stephen McManus and Stephen Pearson promote the Macmillan Longest Day Golf Challenge alongside Ryder Cup hero Stephen Gallacher Pearson and McManus were joined by Celtic fan and Ryder Cup hero Stephen Gallacher at Bothwell Castle Golf Club on Thursday as they sought tips on a sport they are less familiar with and seemingly less accomplished at.Under the pressure of the Sky Sports News HQ cameras, McManus missed a very makeable putt before being quizzed by our reporter Luke Shanley. Leigh Griffiths scores in Celtics 2014/15 League Cup semi-final win over Rangers Motherwell lost 2-1 at home to Celtic last Saturday, with McManus able to see up close any frailties Rangers might expose in Sundays Old Firm Scottish Cup semi-final.He played in 18 Old Firm derbies during his time at Celtic, winning eight of them, and he thinks his old side will be too strong for Rangers.ddddddddddddHe said: Rangers and Celtic will both be going into the game full of confidence. But when you play in an Old Firm game, form goes out the window. Stephen McManus playing for Celtic against Rangers in 2009 after Kyle Lafferty left him with a head cut I think you need to fancy Celtic strongly as well, just because they have more experience in their side for these games. If you take away Kenny Miller and Lee Wallace, its a new environment for a lot of the Rangers players.When you look at the Celtic side, they have that little bit more experience and I think their class will be too much for Rangers on the day.McManus team-mate Pearson had a superior record in the derby with Rangers while he was at Celtic Park. In the seven ties he was involved in, Celtic won five and were beaten only once. Stephen Pearson battles with Jeremy Clement in a 1-1 Old Firm draw in 2004 And he believes a similar result will occur on Sunday, despite admitting the gap between the clubs has closed since last years League Cup semi-final.The former Derby County midfielder said: Theyve had a far better season this season under Mark Warburton so theyll be up for the game. It will be a tough challenge for Celtic, but I think its one theyll come through.Watch Rangers v Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-finals live on Sky Sports 2 from 11am on Sunday. Also See: Souness: Celtic big favourites Vote: Celtic, Rangers greatest Old Firm derby like nothing else Walker fancies Hoops to win ' ' '