A photographic look at the Rangers 3-1 Game 1 win over the Capitals
Washington Capitals' Marcus Johansson (L) slides into New York Rangers' goalie Henrik Lundqvist in the second period during Game 1 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, April 28, 2012. REUTERS/Ray StubblebineRay Stubblebine/Reuters
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (L) goes flying after battling for the puck with New York Rangers' Ryan McDonagh in the first period during Game 1 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, April 28, 2012. REUTERS/Ray StubblebineRay Stubblebine/Reuters
New York Rangers' Chris Kreider (C) celebrates his goal with Michael Del Zotto (L) and Ryan Callahan in the third period against the Washington Capitals during Game 1 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, April 28, 2012. REUTERS/Ray StubblebineRay Stubblebine/Reuters
New York Rangers, right, celebrate their 3-1 win as the Washington Capitals skate off the ice after Game 1 in the second round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Saturday, April 28, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)Frank Franklin II/The Associated Press
New York Rangers' Ryan McDonagh (27) and teammate Chris Kreider (20) celebrate a goal by teammate Brad Richards (19) as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby reacts 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)Frank Franklin II/The Associated Press
Washington Capitals' Marcus Johansson (L) is knocked to the ice by a sliding New York Rangers' Anton Stralman in the second period during Game 1 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, April 28, 2012. REUTERS/Ray StubblebineRay Stubblebine/Reuters
Washington Capitals' Jason Chimera (L) scores on New York Rangers' goalie Henrik Lundqvist in the second period during Game 1 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, April 28, 2012. REUTERS/Ray StubblebineRay Stubblebine/Reuters
New York Rangers' Artem Anisimov (42) scores a goal past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) as Mike Green helps to defend during the second period of Game 1 in the second round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Saturday, April 28, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)Frank Franklin II/The Associated Press