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Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65), from Austria, celebrates his game winning goal during the third period of 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)

Rookie Andre Burakovsky dazzles in Capitals’ victory over Rangers

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Rangers center Dominic Moore (28) is surrounded by left wing Marcus Johansson (90), from Sweden, defenseman Mike Green (52), defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) and goalie Braden Holtby (70) during the third period of Game 3 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 1-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

By blocking shots, Capitals players show not just Braden Holtby able to stop pucks

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

The Washington Capitals celebrate around center Jay Beagle (83) after his goal during the second period of Game 3 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the New York Rangers, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jay Beagle scores lone goal, Braden Holtby has postseason shutout in Capitals’ win

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Rangers center Derick Brassard (16) celebrates with defenseman Dan Boyle (22) after Boyle score a goal on a power play against the Washington Capitals during the first period of Game 2 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs Saturday, May 2, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Resolute Capitals penalty kill aims to move past fluke goal in Game 2

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) participates in afternoon practice during the 2013 Capitals Rookie Camp at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Thursday, September 5, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Barry Trotz hopes Nate Schmidt’s brief stint with Capitals was rewarding

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates in front of Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) after scoring a goal during the first period of Game 2 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs Saturday, May 2, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

After splitting two games with Rangers, Capitals focus on moving forward

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) adjusts his helmet during a break in play against the New York Rangers during the first period of Game 2 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs Saturday, May 2, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Capitals again foiled by afternoon start, fall to Rangers in Game 2

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) and New York Rangers right wing Martin St. Louis (26) look down ice after a pass during the first period of Game 1 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Rangers’ Alain Vigneault on hit: ‘The standards have been set’

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) congratulates goalie Braden Holtby (70) after the Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in Game 1 of the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs Thursday, April 30, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

With exhilarating victory in the past, Capitals cancel practice, focus on Game 2

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT GOAL BY JOEL WARD - The Washington Capitals celebrate a goal by right wing Joel Ward as New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) looks on during the third period of Game 1 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs Thursday, April 30, 2015, in New York. The Capitals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Capitals beat Rangers on last-second goal

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

The Rangers and Capitals shake hands after the Caps eliminated the Rangers from the playoffs with their 3-1 win in game five in the first round playoff series, at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Saturday, April 23, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

New year, same opponent: Capitals again preparing for Rangers in postseason

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, celebrates after Game 7 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the New York Islanders, Monday, April 27, 2015, in Washington. Kuznetsov scored the game winning goal and the Capitals won 2-1, to advance. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals and Rangers going at it again in playoffs

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, celebrates after Game 7 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the New York Islanders, Monday, April 27, 2015, in Washington. Kuznetsov scored the game winning goal and the Capitals won 2-1, to advance. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Evgeny Kuznetsov, Washington Capitals edge Islanders in Game 7, 2-1

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

The New York Rangers celebrate after beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in overtime of Game 5 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Friday, April 24, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Carl Hagelin’s overtime goal allows Rangers to advance to Eastern Conference semis

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets center Alexander Wennberg (41), left wing Scott Hartnell (43), center Marko Dano (56) and defenseman Jack Johnson (7) celebrate Wennberg's goal as New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) reacts in the third period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Blue Jackets won 5-4 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

Despite loss to Rangers, Capitals still earn first-round advantage in playoffs

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Rangers left wing Tanner Glass (15) and Washington Capitals defenseman Tim Gleason (6) fight in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. The Rangers won 4-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Opportunity to secure first-round home-ice advantage eludes Capitals in loss

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Rangers center Dominic Moore (28) celebrates his goal with his teammates in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rangers top off record-setting season with victory over Capitals

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh, right, celebrates with teammate Keith Yandle after McDonaugh scored a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Despite Presidents’ Trophy, Rangers won’t have easy path to Stanley Cup Finals

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) celebrates with teammates after scoring against New York Rangers goalie Cam Talbot during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 29, 2015, in New York. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Alex Ovechkin, Jason Chimera each score two goals in Capitals’ win over Rangers

By Ira Podell - Associated Press

New York Rangers goalie Cam Talbot (33) gets a kiss on the helmet from left wing Chris Kreider (20) after an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Washington. The Rangers won 3-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Cam Talbot helps Rangers move into first place with victory over Capitals

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press