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Los Angeles Kings Trevor Lewis (22) and Dwight King (74) pressure Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Derek Morris on the forecheck in the Western Conference final series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Stanley Cup Final: Defense generates excitement on offense for Devils, Kings

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

The New Jersey Devils celebrate after beating the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime to advance to the Stanley Cup finals. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Devils advance to Cup finals with OT win over Rangers

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press

The New York Rangers have alternated wins and losses in their last 11 playoff games. The Eastern Conference final series with the New Jersey Devils is tied at two games apiece. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

After four games, Rangers fit to be tied

By Ira Podell - The Washington Times

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Ilya Kovalchuk (17) celebrated after opening the scoring in New Jersey's 3-2 win over the New York Rangers in Game 2 on Wednesday night. It was a bounce-back for the Devils, who were shut out in Game 1.

Eastern final lives up to hard-edged billing

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press

Rangers to try for 2-0 series lead

By IRA PODELL - Associated Press

Rangers to try for 2-0 series lead for 3rd time

By IRA PODELL - Associated Press

Dale Hunter quits as coach of Washington Capitals

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee (left) stands on the outside of the circle of reporters as they ask questions of Dale Hunter during the Washington Capitals' last "Media Day" at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

DALY: This blow hurts, but it’s one we all saw coming

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin reacts after his season ended as the Caps lost Game 7 of the second-round series to the New York Rangers, 2-1, on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

DALY: An encouraging run by the Caps ends too soon

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

A dismayed Jason Chimera skated away as New York Rangers players celebrated a goal by Michael Del Zotto (4) in the third period of Game 7 on Saturday night. (Associated Press)

Capitals’ expectations unmet

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers right wing Marian Gaborik (10), center Brad Richards (19), Marc Staal (18) and left wing Carl Hagelin (62), celebrate with Michael Del Zotto, obscured, as Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Semin reacts after Del Zotto scored in the third period of Game 7 of their second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, May 12, 2012. The Rangers won 2-1 and won the series 4-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

DALY: This time, the other team simply was better

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Goalie Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves as the New York Rangers advanced to the Eastern Conference final with a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Henrik Lundqvist a big reason why Capitals are heading home

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Jeff Halpern won 58.3 of his faceoffs in the 2011-12 season with the Capitals. He signed a one-year deal with the Rangers this offseason. (Associated Press)

Jeff Halpern impresses after long layoff; likely to play again in Game 7

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby is a new father, but he's not going to let that distract him as he faces the New York Rangers in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Saturday night. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

A new dad, Braden Holtby’s focus unwavering on eve of Game 7

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and Stu Bickel battle for the puck against Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle during Game 4 of their second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dale Hunter uncertain of Jay Beagle’s status ahead of Game 7

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Rookie Braden Holtby, sporting a 1.95 goals-against average and .935 save percentage in the postseason, has been a stalwart for the Capitals. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington TImes)

DALY: It’s time for fate to smile on Capitals

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby is a new father, but he's not going to let that distract him as he faces the New York Rangers in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Saturday night. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Capitals’ penalty kill smothers Rangers’ attack

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) scores in the second period to put the Washington Capitals up 2-0 against the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series at Verizon Center in Washington on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Capitals defeat Rangers 2-1 to force Game 7

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin cuts up ice in the first period as the Washington Capitals take on the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series at Verizon Center in Washington, on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

DALY: A series destined to go the distance

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) moves to the puck against Washington Capitals left wing Matt Hendricks (26) during the second period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 22, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Matt Hendricks stokes Capitals’ fire in locker room, on ice

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times