NHL Playoffs
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Alexander Ovechkin played with broken foot against New York Rangers
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A source tells the Washington Post that Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin broke his foot during Game 6 of their series against the New York Rangers, but continued to play in both that game and Game 7.
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Rangers vs. Capitals: Game 7 turned into blowout for New York
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The New York Rangers had never won a Game 7 on the road in the long history of their franchise. Losing Game 7 at home for the Capitals, though, is rather commonplace.
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NHL Playoff schedule 2013: Full schedule, matchups, games to watch
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The first round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs are over, and eight teams have survived in their quest to bring home an NHL title.
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Rangers beat Caps 5-0 in Game 7 to reach 2nd round
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Many expected a tight-checking, low scoring Game 7 between the Capitals and Rangers on Monday night. What they got was a 5-0 New York shellacking and yet another decisive loss for Washington on home ice.
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Rangers beat Capitals 1-0 to force Game 7
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Henrik Lundqvist stopped 27 shots in earning his seventh NHL playoff shutout, and Derick Brassard scored a second-period goal for the New York Rangers.
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Washington Capitals top Rangers 2-1 in OT, take series lead
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Mike Ribeiro scored 9:24 into overtime, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 2-1 Friday night to regain the momentum - and the lead - in their first-round playoff series.
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Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers: Rangers hang on to beat Caps 4-3, tie series 2-2
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Dan Girardi and Derek Stepan scored third-period goals for the New York Rangers, who squandered a two-goal lead and then held on to get even in the best-of-seven playoff series with a 4-3 victory over the Capitals.
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Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers: Rangers beat Capitals 4-3
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The New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 in Game 3 Monday night.
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Capitals vs.Rangers: Caps win 1-0 in overtime to take a 2-0 series lead
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Mike Green scored eight minutes into overtime, Braden Holtby made 24 saves for his first career playoff shutout, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 1-0 Saturday to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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Lars Eller injury: Canadiens forward suffers concussion, facial fractures
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Center Lars Eller suffered a concussion and facial fractures after taking a big hit from Ottawa defenseman Eric Gryba in the second period of the Senators' 4-2 victory in Game 1 of their playoff series Thursday night.
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Washington Capitals: Ovechkin helps Caps beat Rangers 3-1 in Game 1
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Alex Ovechkin's franchise-record 31st career playoff goal got the Caps started as the two-time MVP, who led the NHL with 32 goals this season, crashed the net to score on a power play. Marcus Johansson and Jason Chimera also scored.
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Washington Capitals give fans hope as NHL Playoffs begin Thursday night
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It's time to Rock the Red! Playoff hockey starts tonight for the Washington Capitals. The New York Rangers are in town for Game One of their series with the Caps.
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Capitals vs. Rangers: Alexander Ovechkin's resurgence helped Caps rise
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By scoring 22 times in the last 21 regular-season games, Ovechkin ended up leading the league with 32 goals in a lockout-shortened schedule - his third Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, but first since 2009.
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NHL Playoffs 2013: Blackhawks, Blues, Ducks grab Game 1 victories
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It took overtime for two teams to snag pivotal Game 1 victories on the opening night of Stanley Cup Playoff action on Tuesday.
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Capitals vs. Rangers: New York, Washington ready for another playoff battle
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If, as they say, familiarity breeds contempt, then the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers have a whole lot of bitterness inside them. Four playoff encounters in five seasons will do that to a pair of longtime rivals.
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Capitals/Rangers: By the numbers
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Caps vs. Rangers. Red, white and blue vs. blue, red and white.
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Capitals-Rangers Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule released
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The Caps got the "what" out of the way earlier in the week and found out the "who" and "where" last night. Now they know the "when." The only thing left is to play the games.
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NHL Playoffs 2013: Eastern Conference standings, schedule, key games
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We now know which eight teams will compete for an Eastern Conference championship in this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. We still don't know who the Capitals will play in the first round, though.
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