Caps Send It To Seven

There wasn't much doubt in my mind that this series was going seven. It's just been too closely fought. And sure enough, to Game Seven we go after a 2-1 win by the Caps. Ovechkin scored a beauty on the power play in the early going to give the Caps a lead they'd never give up. Holtby was terrific, making 30 saves and was really robbed of a shutout when the Rangers got a fluke goal with less than a minute left in the game - a goal that probably should not have counted due to goalie interference. But, there would be no New York miracle this time around. Dale Hunter gave his fourth line all kinds of ice time, and they rewarded their coach with an excellent effort, keeping the Rangers in check for the majority of the game. The Rangers could not even capitalize on a 4-minute penalty in the 2nd, and never really looked overly dangerous.

So, the stage is set. MSG, Saturday night, Game 7. Washington has a chance to complete the most unlikely Final 4 in recent memory. New York has a chance to give the NHL their version of the Subway Series. Washington has to like their chances, given their sound victory tonight, and the fact they really should have won Game 5. But anything can happen in Game 7. It's gonna be a beauty.

See you Saturday night!

-Daryl