A photographic look the New York Rangers 2-1 Game 7 win over the Washington Capitals
Stickless, New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal (18) defends himself with his gloves as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) checks him in the first period. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)Kathy Willens/The Associated Press
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist makes a save against the Washington Capitals during the first period in Game 7 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York May 12, 2012. REUTERS/Ray StubblebineRay Stubblebine/Reuters
Fans cheer after New York Rangers' Brad Richards scored a goal during the first period of Game 7 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, May 12, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)Frank Franklin II/The Associated Press
Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (L) watches as New York Rangers' Brian Boyle (C) battles with Washington Capitals' Dennis Wideman (R) during the second period. REUTERS/Ray StubblebineRay Stubblebine/Reuters
New York Rangers' Brad Richards (19) celebrates after scoring on the Washington Capitals during the first period in Game 7. REUTERS/Ray StubblebineRay Stubblebine/Reuters
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (R) makes a save on Washington Capitals' Alexander Semin during the second period in Game 7 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York May 12, 2012. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonShannon Stapleton/Reuters
New York Rangers' Ryan McDonagh (27) fights for control of the puck with Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, during the first period. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)Frank Franklin II/The Associated Press
New York Rangers' Michael Del Zotto (R) celebrates with teammate Carl Hagelin after scoring on the Washington Capitals during the third period in Game 7 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, May 12, 2012. REUTERS/Ray StubblebineRay Stubblebine/Reuters
Washington Capitals' Dennis Wideman (C) slides into the net with goalie Braden Holtby (R) as New York Rangers' Brian Boyle (L) skates from the crease during the third period in Game 7 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, May 12, 2012. The play was ruled a dis-allowed goal. REUTERS/Ray StubblebineRAY STUBBLEBINE/Reuters
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist celebrates after the Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals in Game 7 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York May 12, 2012. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonSHANNON STAPLETON/Reuters
The New York Rangers celebrate after defeating the Washington Capitals in Game 7 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York May 12, 2012. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonSHANNON STAPLETON/Reuters
Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) skates away as New York Rangers players celebrate a goal by Michael Del Zotto (4) in the third period of Game 7 of their second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, May 12, 2012. The Rangers won 2-1 to win the series 4-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)Kathy Willens/The Associated Press