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Teammates gather around New York Rangers right wing Jesper Fast (19), from Sweden, after his goal past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, left, in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 4, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Antti Raanta steps in for injured Henrik Lundqvist, leads Rangers over Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) skates with the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Karl Alzner’s iron man streak with Capitals’ a tribute to resiliency, fortune

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31), from Germany, watches the puck bounce off him in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Philipp Grubauer proving more than capable as Capitals’ backup goaltender

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) celebrates his second goal in the third period of an NHL hockey game with center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), form Russia, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Washington. Williams scored the empty net goal for a hat trick. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Justin Williams has second career hat trick as Capitals rally against Rangers

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores the winning goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Alex Ovechkin scores two goals, one in overtime, to lead Capitals at Rangers

Associated Press

New York Rangers' Dominic Moore (28) celebrates a goal by Jarret Stoll (26) as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) reacts during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in New York. The Rangers won 5-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Henrik Lundqvist has 32 saves as Rangers defeat Capitals in playoff rematch

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press

The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate their 2-0 win over the New York Rangers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final during the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Friday, May 29, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Stanley Cup stalwart Blackhawks, upstart Lightning to face off for championship

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) reacts after the New York Rangers scored a goal in the second period of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals during the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Playoff exit has Capitals’ Braden Holtby feeling empty after record-setting season

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 13, 2015, file photo, the New York Rangers celebrate the game winning goal by center Derek Stepan (21) against the Washington Capitals as Capitals goalie Braden Holtby looks at the puck in the net in overtime of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals during the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in New York. The Rangers won 2-1. The NHL's final four teams are 19-5 at home in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

LOVERRO: No matter the perspective, Capitals’ playoff loss is still a collapse

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

New York Rangers right wing Kevin Hayes (13) celebrates with center J.T. Miller (10) and defenseman Keith Yandle (93) after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals during the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Capitals lose to Rangers 2-1 in OT in Game 7

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Alex Ovechkin's declaration that the Capitals would win Game 7 comes after the forward has been held scoreless in the past four games. (Associated Press)

THOM LOVERRO: Alex Oveckin’s prediction of Game 7 win a declaration of desperation

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Goalie Braden Holtby, who picked up his second career postseason shutout in Game 4, seeks to lead the Capitals to their first Eastern Conference final since 1998. (Associated Press)

Capitals optimistic they can exorcise demons against Rangers

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), from Sweden, stops the puck against Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, during the third period of Game 6 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Washington. The Rangers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Barry Trotz: ‘I love that’ Alex Ovechkin insisted Capitals will win Game 7

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal (18), defenseman Dan Boyle (22) and left wing Tanner Glass (15) celebrate the game winning goal by Boyle, during the third period of Game 6 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Washington. The Rangers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals again come up empty in chance to eliminate Rangers, face decisive Game 7

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) scores his second goal of the period during the first period past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70), center, and John Carlson (74) in Game 6 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kreider scores 2, Rangers hold off Caps 4-3 to force Game 7

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) scores his second goal of the period during the first period past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70), center, and John Carlson (74) in Game 6 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LOVERRO: Urgency avoids Capitals, who again face elimination after big series lead

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward, middle, collides with New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) as he knocks the puck into the goal near New York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) during the second period of Game 5 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Friday, May 8, 2015, in New York. The goal was waved off by the officials because of contact made with the goalie. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Officials deny opening goal, cite contact with goaltender in Capitals’ loss

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Curtis Glencross (22) skates past the New York Rangers as they celebrate their 2-1 overtime victory over the Capitals during Game 5 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Friday, May 8, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Ryan McDonagh scores as Rangers avoid elimination, beat Capitals in Game 5

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) celebrates after Game 4 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals aiming to close out Rangers on Friday, advance to conference final

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

A penalty shot by New York Rangers left wing Carl Hagelin (62), from Sweden, is caught by Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) during the third period of Game 4 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Goal-starved Rangers facing elimination in second round

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press