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NHL playoffs 2013: With Rangers on brink, Capitals in road state of mind

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) guards New York Rangers right wing Arron Asham (45) as he works in front of goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the third period of Game 5 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Friday, May 10, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

NHL playoffs: Joel Ward gets Game 5 redemption

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on from the bench area during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NHL Playoffs 2013: Ovechkin knows he needs to adjust and score against Rangers

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers right wing Ryane Clowe (29) celebrates a goal scored by left wing Carl Hagelin in the second period of Game 4 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Washington Capitals in New York, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

NHL playoffs: Rangers down Capitals in Game 4 to even series

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) stands for the national anthem before the start of Game 2 of a Stanley Cup NHL playoff hockey series against the Washington Capitals on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

NHL playoffs: Solving Henrik Lundqvist critical to Capitals’ chances

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine (4) watches as New York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) reacts after scoring the winning goal in their 4-3 victory during the third period of Game 3 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in New York, Monday, May 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

HARRIS: In the playoffs, too soon for Capitals fans to draw conclusions

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) pursues New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) who controls the puck in the second period of Game 3 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in New York, Monday, May 6, 2013. (AP Photo/kathy willens)

NHL playoffs: Capitals must think outside box to avoid Rangers letdown

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers center Brian Boyle (22) celebrates after scoring against the Washington Capitals in the first period of Game 3 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in New York, Monday, May 6, 2013. Rangers defenseman Michael Del Zotto (4), who was credited with an assist, also celebrates the goal. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

NHL playoffs: Rangers edge Capitals in Game 3 to get back in series

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green, right, is congratulated by teammates after he scored the game winning goal in overtime of Game 2 of a Stanley Cup NHL playoff hockey series against the New York Rangers on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals defeated the Rangers 1-0 in overtime. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: Capitals keeping the power in power play

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby makes a save during the third period of Game 2 of a Stanley Cup NHL playoff hockey series against the New York Rangers on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals defeated the Rangers 1-0 in overtime. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: As shutouts go, this one was fairly easy for Caps’ Holtby

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Game Over Green gives Caps OT win over Rangers

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Capitals’ system built to last

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Stanley Cup playoffs 2013: No let-up in Braden Holtby’s performance

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Joel Ward (center) scored the game-winning goal in Game 7 of last year's playoff matchup against Boston. (Associated Press)

Joel Ward returns to Capitals lineup for Game 1

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Steven Oleksy (61) brings the puck up the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

HARRIS: Capitals’ Steve Oleksy proving he’s more than just a pretty (beat up) face

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90), from Sweden, celebrates his goal with New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), also from Sweden, and defenseman Dan Girardi (5) standing nearby in the second period of Game 1 of a Stanley Cup NHL playoff hockey series on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stanley Cup playoffs 2013: Capitals’ penalty kill keys second-period flurry in Game 1

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning players, including Dominic Moore (19) surround goalie Dwayne Roloson (35) as Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, left, of Sweden, skates toward the bench after the Lightning defeated the Capitals 5-3 in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal series Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla., sweeping the series. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Washington Capitals’ playoff letdowns, year by year

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Matt Hendricks (26) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Caps and Rangers get bonus time off before opening Stanley Cup playoffs

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Pick 6: NHL playoffs full of intriguing storylines

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

New York Rangers center Brad Richards celebrates Michael del Zotto's game-winning goal in the third period against the Washington Capitals in Game 7 of their second-round series. The Rangers won 2-1 at Madison Square Garden. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Capitals, Rangers set for latest playoff showdown

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times