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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)

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The Washington Capitals celebrate a first period goal by left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals during the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi (5) battles for the puck against Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, during the first period of Game 6 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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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)

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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)

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Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) reacts to a hit from New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) 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. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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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)

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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) blocks a shot by the New York Rangers during the second 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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) defends as Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) attempts to deflect the shot against goalie Jaroslav Halak (41), from the Czech Republic, during the first period of Game 7 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Monday, April 27, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots against New York Rangers defenseman Dan Boyle (22) to score a goal 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)

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New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) defends as Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) attempts to deflect the shot against goalie Jaroslav Halak (41), from the Czech Republic, during the first period of Game 7 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Monday, April 27, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

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Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) tries to shoot against New York Islanders defenseman Matt Donovan (46) and goalie Jaroslav Halak (41), from the Czech Republic, during the first period of Game 7 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Monday, April 27, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) reacts after the New York Islanders scored during the first period in Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) moves the puck up the ice against New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) during the first period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) wrestles New York Islanders right wing Kyle Okposo (21) to the ice as Capitals left wing Marcus Johansson (90) and defenseman John Carlson (74) look on at the end of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders won 3-1 to even the best-of-seven games series at 3-3. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)