The Washington Capitals forced a game seven with a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers, becoming the first team in NHL history to win four straight playoff games following overtime losses.
Rangers Vs. Capitals, Game 6: Washington’s Composure Forces Game 7
PresswireIn Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, one team was characterized by their lack of cohesion, over-reliance on “star” players, a good deal of high angle shots, and only had a chance of victory because of an insane goaltending performance.
To his credit, Henrik Lundqvist did everything short of walking to center ice and firing shots on Holtby himself in an attempt to close out the series, making a number of highlight reel saves. Scissor-kick stops, seemingly blind reaction blocks, and last second glove flares were on frequent display, but the disjointed offense, particularly with the man advantage, wasted the effort.
Read Article >NHL Playoffs 2012, Capitals Vs. Rangers: Washington Forces Game Seven With 2-1 Victory Over New York
There will be a seventh game.
Game 7 will take place Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The top-seeded Rangers will look to avoid being upset, while the Capitals will look to down another Eastern Conference heavyweight.
Read Article >NHL Playoffs 2012, Capitals Vs. Rangers: Washington In Position For History-Making Victory, Leads 2-0 After 2 Periods
The Rangers, on the road and potentially on the verge of seeing the series knotted up at three games apiece, have struggled to apply legitimate pressure on offense despite outshooting the Capitals 21 to 17 through two periods.
A victory for the Capitals would force a compelling Game 7 in Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
Read Article >Ron MacLean Compares Capitals Vs. Rangers Series To 9/11
In an indirect way, Ron MacLean compared the Eastern Conference playoff series between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers, and the link between the two cities, to 9/11. Once you’ve gathered your jaw off the floor, allow us to explain. In his opening, MacLean began rambling about politics, the economy and the spirit of Washington and New York, which are linked, he says, by 9/11. And then he said the Caps and Rangers were like police officers and firefighters. It was all really odd.
Video and a transcript after the jump.
Read Article >NHL Playoffs 2012, Capitals Vs. Rangers Game 6: Game Time, TV Coverage And More
PresswireOn Wednesday night, the series heads back to D.C. and the Capitals will have to do everything they can to win the game, or else their season will come to a sudden and disappointing end. If the Rangers win, they will head to the conference finals for the first time since the 1996-97 season.
Wednesday’s Game 6 will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on NBC Sports Network (formerly Vs.).
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