Rangers vs. Capitals (Game 1)

Written by Kevin DeLury on .

The New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals match-up starting at 3:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

Rangers Game Notes

TV: NBC; Radio: Bloomberg Radio 1130AM, XM 92

Live Stream (Don't click on ads in stream, may download virus):
http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/121541/1/watch-new-york-rangers-vs-washington-capitals.html

Probable Lines:
Hagelin-Richards-Gaborik
Kreider-Stepan-Callahan
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Fedotenko
Prust-Mitchell-Rupp

McDonagh-Girardi
Staal-Stralman
Del Zotto-Bickel

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 4-3, 1.70 gaa, .945 sv%, 1 so.

Braden Holtby - 4-3, 2.00 gaa, .940 sv%, 0 so

Opponent Notes:
- The Capitals defeated the Bruins 4-3 in their first round match-up.

For more game notes click the "Read More" tab below.

- The Capitals blocked a league high 139 shots in their series against the Bruins.

- The Caps have reached the second round of the playoffs for the second straight year and for the third time in four years.

- Alex Ovechkin finished the series against Boston with two goals and three assists and was even. He also led the Capitals with 28 shots and 31 hits.

- Roman Hamrlik was a +5 with 16 blocked shots against the Bruins.

- Dennis Wideman was held to just one assist and was a -4 in the first round.

- Alexander Semin lead the Capitals with three goals against the Bruins.

Rangers-Senators Series Schedule:
April 28 Rangers vs. Washington, 3 p.m.
April 30 Rangers vs. Washington, 7:30 p.m.
May 2 Rangers at Washington, 7:30 p.m.
May 5 Rangers at Washington, 12:30 p.m.
May 7 Rangers vs. Washington, 7:30 p.m.*
May 9 Rangers at Washington, TBD*
May 12 Rangers vs. Washington, TBD*
* -- if necessary

Opponent Blog:
Rock the Red

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