Chris Kreider scored twice in the first period to spur a 4-3 Rangers win over the Capitals. In Anaheim, Corey Perry scored in overtime to advance the Ducks to the Western Conference Final.
Perry leaves game after heavy collision
Sergei Belski-USA TODAY SportsConsidering how quickly Stajan turned up ice, it’s reasonable to assume he didn’t know Perry was there and the collision was accidental. At any rate, Perry clearly looked in all sorts of pain as he limped to the locker room.
And yet, he stepped back on the ice just a few minutes later. Because it’s the playoffs.
Read Article >Ovechkin guarantees Game 7 victory for Capitals
3 things we learned as Rangers forced Game 7
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports1. Chris Kreider is everything Rick Nash is not this series.
With Steven Stamkos’ struggles in Tampa Bay, it’s understandable how Nash’s similar problems have flown under the radar. Nash only had one goal in the playoffs until Sunday, but the young Kreider has filled his power forward role nicely over the course of the series. Game 6 was his best performance yet, with two goals in the first to set the tone for New York.
Read Article >Ovechkin injures McDonagh with huge hit
Adam Hunger-USA TODAY SportsMcDonagh remained on the ice for a few moments to gather himself before making his way gingerly to the New York locker room. He returned a few minutes later, but there’s still no doubting that was one painful wallop.
Read Article >Kreider beats the buzzer with 0.3 seconds left
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsBut he wasn’t done. With just 0.3 seconds left in the first period, Kreider scooped up a juicy rebound and scored to beat the buzzer.
Nice timing, Chris!
Read Article >King Henrik made a save WITH HIS BARE HAND
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsInstead, he just dropped his stick and CAUGHT THE PUCK WITH HIS BARE HAND.
Save of the year, anyone?
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