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Tomas Vokoun gets pulled in just over five minutes

Washington Capitals v San Jose Sharks

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 07: Tomas Vokoun #29 of the Washington Capitals heads out for warmups as SJ Sharkie the mascot of the San Jose Sharks looks on at the HP Pavilion at San Jose on January 7, 2012 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Bruce Bennett

The Washington Capitals came into tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes with a chance to take a slim Southeast Division lead. It’s still possible for the Caps to come back from a 3-0 deficit, but if the pattern holds, Monday will provide another stew of embarrassment and frustration for Washington.

Tomas Vokoun might end up with the most egg on his face, though.

The Czech-born goalie allowed two goals on just seven shots, which was enough for Dale Hunter to yank him from the game. In the process, Vokoun experienced the shortest start of his career at just 5:09.

In a way, it just fits his up-and-down season. Vokoun’s agent Alan Walsh just Tweeted about his hot recent run on Sunday:

walshonvokoun

James

So much for that.