I'm late wrapping this up so quickly: This series was like the first round for both teams (Washington keeping games within a goal and New York alternating wins with a low-seeded team). The first game was uninteresting. The second game the Caps won despite Ovechkin only playing 13 minutes. Game 3 went into triple overtime, were Ryan McDonagh had almost an hour of ice time and the Rangers won it on a good behind-the-net play (some more on that game below). Washington evened it up in Game 4. Washington almost won Game 5 but a late, double minor high sticking penalty to Joel Ward allowed the Rangers to score the tying goal with seconds left and the winning goal in overtime. Ward redeemed himself with his play in Game 6 and Washington, again, tied the series. The Rangers got up to a two goal lead in Game 7 then went into shell mode (just like they did against Ottawa). The Capitals did get one back but it wasn't enough. New York moves on, Hunter moves back, and Washington probably makes a few moves.
Games
Washington Capitals 1
New York Rangers 3
Washington Capitals 3
New York Rangers 2
New York Rangers 2 (3OT)
Washington Capitals 1
New York Rangers 2
Washington Capitals 3
Washington Capitals 2
New York Rangers 3 (OT)
New York Rangers 1
Washington Capitals 2
Washington Capitals 1
New York Rangers 2
Three Thoughts On The Series
- To those how complained about the shot blocking in this series: Where were you in the regular season? Better yet: Where was the complaining during the Habs playoff run in 2010?
- How Ovechkin handled his ice time issue was great. He's finally acting more like a captain than a figurehead.
- If Hunter did decide to coach Washington again it would have been on another one year deal. It would be hard to see him accepting anything long term.
The second best thing about the triple overtime game: Karl Alzner's dogs messing up his apartment.
Play Of The Series
The best thing about the triple overtime game: Holtby's parents
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