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Good morning, Washington. That was some sports night last night, eh? Still not sure what was more amazing: the hat trick(s) or the fact that the Nats have now technically won two games in a row. Talk about different levels of expectation! Game 3 against the Penguins is in Pittsburgh tomorrow, while the Nats stay at home today for a 12:35 p.m. matchup against the Astros.

Same Sex Marriage Showdown: If you’re looking for something potentially even more dramatic than last night’s incredible Caps victory, consider heading down to the John A. Wilson Building this morning. As we told you yesterday, the D.C. Council is set to cast its final vote on a bill that would allow the District to recognize same sex marriages performed legally in other states. Pro-marriage equality folks and religious groups are both already down there to make sure their voices are heard by the Council, but we’re still expecting this vote to be a non-issue in terms of passage. The Council will approve the bill, with the main thing to keep an eye out for is how the councilman from Ward 8 ends up voting.

More Mayor/Council Fightin’!: In the Examiner, Michael Neibauer writes up yet another feud between Mayor Fenty and the D.C. Council. This time, it’s over $140 million in IDIQ contracts, which Council Chairman Vincent Gray says is just Fenty trying to dodge Council oversight in the budget process. Story ends by describing this as just the latest in an “ongoing war between the legislative and executive branches.” Indeed.

Briefly Noted: Former WASA worker pleads guilty to stealing $236,000 from utility … Fatal stabbing in Petworth … Alexandria and Vienna voters head to the polls today … Our Lady of Victory Catholic school closes due to swine flu … Explosion causes Alexandria day care center to evacuate.

This Day in DCist: Last year, we told you not to wear flip flops to the Black Cat, and got first wind of what the District’s state quarter designs might be.