at the verizon center, dave owens, 9news now. >> don't ask them goal tending questions i guess.be reenforcements tomorrow. they will return to the lineup after missing four games, following the puck in the face collision. and that left his grill looking like a tenderized quarter house. and he skated with the team today. >>> all right, everybody expects them to go number one in the draft. yet, the redskins, who have the number four pick in the drafts are doing everything except sending them candy and flowers. are they up to a little something? after attending their pro day on monday, not only are they having a private workout with bradford at his school in two weeks, but they are having them visit the redskins park next week. florida qb, also going to visit next week, tennessee safety. and burying them to town. wondering if they are working on a trade. >>> releasing the preschedule season today. this august, playoff teams a year ago, the bills in the openers would be the loan exception to that. followed by the ravens at home with the jets and the cardinals on the road. kind of a

nobody is talking about pittsburgh. >> dave owens, 9news now. >> all right, dave, thank you. coming up at 6:00, my conversation with head coach, bruce budrow, plus the latest on the ovechkin, crosby showdown. that's what we came here tonight to talk about. for now, we are live at the phone booth, back to you. >> thanks, brett. 9news now at 6:00 is just a few minutes away and here's a look at what we have new for you tonight. many people see guine pigs as a family pet, but something police are calling disturbing and bizarre. some students in dc are celebrating after getting back their test scores. why the news isn't as good as it sounds. and what if you could lose weight without having to lift a thing? a look at a new exercise pill coming up tonight at 6:00. >>> figuring out if the economy is turning around may be as easy as a trip to the mall. a look at the hem line indicator is next. >> and don't forget, we are always on at wusa9.com. stay with us, 9news now at 6:00 is just minutes away. gÑÑÑññ >>> a slow slide today on wall street. the dow finished the day down 52 2/3 poin

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