Between each pocket there is a metal stick to make frame firm and strengthened, and avoid the breaking because of friction under the high air velocity.

每个滤袋间一金属条固定，增加强度，并防止滤袋于高风速时，因风切之摩擦力而破裂。

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But the game's most critical sequence came with 6 minutes, 15 seconds remaining in the third period, when the Rangers' Carl Hagelin was penalized for slashing and breaking the stick of Capitals defenseman John Carlson.

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