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Capitals frustrate Lundqvist, Rangers in 2-1 win

Sat, 11 May 2013 03:20:39 -0400

WASHINGTON - Henrik Lundqvist peeled off his goalie gear, took a seat and patiently answered all the questions about the New York Rangers' overtime loss to the Washington Capitals.

Rangers hang on to beat Caps 4-3, tie series 2-2

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:20:29 -0400

NEW YORK - If the New York Rangers are going to come all the way back and knock out Washington, they need to figure out how to transport their Madison Square Garden offense to the nation's capital.

Rangers D Staal returns from serious eye injury

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:05:13 -0400

NEW YORK - Key defenseman Marc Staal returned to the New York Rangers lineup Monday night for the first time since he was struck near his right eye by a deflected puck on March 5.

Alex Ovechkin heads in right direction for Caps

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:17:54 -0400

ARLINGTON, Virginia - At first, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was not a huge fan of first-time NHL head coach Adam Oates' attempt to move him from left wing to right wing.