Caps get F Belanger from Minnesota

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03/03/2010 - Arlington, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Capitals added depth to the forward line by acquiring center Eric Belanger from the Minnesota Wild for a 2010 second-round draft pick.

The 32-year-old veteran came to Minnesota as a free agent in July of 2007 and has registered 13 goals and 35 points to go along with 28 penalty minutes in 60 games this season.

Originally a fourth-round pick by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1996 Entry Draft, Belanger has totaled 119 goals and 174 assists in 617 contests with the Kings, Carolina, Atlanta and Minnesota.

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How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.

A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.

Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.

The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).

Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.

The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).

Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.

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