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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

Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (left), defenseman John Carlson (middle) and Brooks Laich could only think about what might have been as Marian Gaborik celebrated Brad Richards' tying goal with 7.6 seconds left in regulation in Game 5. The Rangers won 3-2 just 1:35 into the extra session. (Associated Press)

Capitals don’t have time to obsess over squandered opportunity in Game 5

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi fights for the puck against Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Caps-Rangers series yet to cross from tough to dirty

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21) and New York Rangers left wing Carl Hagelin (62), of Sweden, crash into the net as Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, looks on during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

DALY: The glitz gone, these Caps are merely … admirable

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

New York Rangers right wing Marian Gaborik (10) celebrates as he scores on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the third overtime period as the Washington Capitals lose to the New York Rangers, 2-1, in playoff NHL hockey at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

DALY: For the Caps, a loss that felt like two

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

The Washington Capitals bench shows their fatigue in the second overtime before going on to lose to the New York Rangers 2-1 in triple overtime in playoff NHL hockey at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, May 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Late night had Capitals players in the mood for food

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers right wing Marian Gaborik (10), left, celebrates with teammate New York Rangers left wing Carl Hagelin (62), right, as he scores on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70), top, in the third overtime period as the Washington Capitals lose to the New York Rangers, 2-1, in playoff NHL hockey at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Gaborik’s goal sinks Capitals in 3OT thriller

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers' Chris Kreider (20) shoots the puck past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) for a goal as teammate Mike Green (52) looks on during the third period of Game 1 in the second round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Saturday, April 28, 2012, in New York. The Rangers won the game 3-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Capitals realize need for more emotion in Game 2

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider scored the game-winner against the Washington Capitals on Saturday in Game 1 of their second-round series. The Rangers won 3-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Green’s gaffe opens door for Capitals’ loss to Rangers in Game 1 of playoffs

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Capitals’ Ward: Race issue ‘will always be there’

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Fans let loose with racist comments after loss

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

NHL fans let loose with racist comments after loss

By JESSE WASHINGTON - Associated Press

Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly (23) skates away as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70); center Marcus Johansson (90) and left wing Jason Chimera (25) celebrate the Capitals' 2-1 win in overtime in Game 7 of the first-round playoff series, in Boston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

DALY: Have the Capitals finally grown up?

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) mixes it up with Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17), next to Bruins' Zdeno Chara (33), of Slovakia, during the third period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Monday, April 16, 2012, in Washington. The Bruins won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

DALY: Even as defending champs, Bruins can be had

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Capitals find sacrificing body is key in playoffs

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin (8) looks to the scoreboard after scoring against the Boston Bruins in the third period during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Sunday, April 22, 2012. The Bruins defeated the Capitals 4-3 in overtime. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

DALY: Capitals still waiting to exhale

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) (left) comes over to celebrate with Caps left wing Alexander Semin (28) as he scores to bring the Capitals up 2-1 in the second period as Washington took on Boston in game four of the National Hockey League's first-round playoffs at the Verizon Center in Washington on Thursday, April 19, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

DALY: Playoff hockey doesn’t get much better than this

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom was ordered to sit out Thursday night as a result of a cross-check at the end of Game 3. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Discipline has been disjointed in NHL postseason

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals teammates celebrate as Caps left wing Alexander Semin (28) (second from left) scores to bring the Capitals up 2-1 in the second period as Washington took on the Boston Bruins in game four of the National Hockey League's first-round playoffs at the Verizon Center in Washington on Thursday, April 19, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Alexander Semin heating up just when the Capitals need him most

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Bruins coach denies claim Backstrom was targeted

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press