Seriously, is there anything Henrik Lundqvist can't do? This guy has single handedly kept the Rangers in this series. The Blueshirts have scored just 11 goals in the first six games. 11! And because of the Swedish netminders heroics there will be a Game 7.

Here's some of his handy work from the closing minutes of Game 6 including his final second pad save on John Carlson...

Here's John Tortorella on his goaltender (via NHL.com)...

"The ultimate goal for Hank, in his mind, is to win the Stanley Cup. But you need to go through these types of situations to get there obviously. So I thought he stood in there last year for us and he certainly came up big [Sunday]."

The Capitals Karl Azner added...

It looks like former Rangers head coach and current TV analyst "Iron" Mike Keenan is on the move. According to his Twitter account...

Just signed contract with Magnitogorsk of KHL. Looking forward to new coaching opportunity!

— Mike Keenan(@CoachIronMike) May 13, 2013

Keenan's last coaching gig was with the Calgary Flames back in 2009 before taking a role with MSG to be part of the Rangers' broadcast team. He's fifth all time in the NHL in wins for a head coach and will take his winning pedigree to Russia.

Interesting note about Keenan coached teams: they never missed the playoffs until the 1997-98 season with the Vancouver Canucks.

- Good for Keenan who never seemed to lose his desire to coach. I wish him nothing but luck!

- Hope Magnitogorsk is ready for lots of goalie changes. 

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I'm always going to feel confident about the Rangers winning no matter what, but after seeing the Capitals more concerned about a phantom slew foot than getting ready for a Game 7, I'm feeling better than ever.

Washington's Mike Green took an embarrassingly undisciplined penalty in the third period when he cross checked Derek Dorsett in the mouth after he thought the Rangers agitator kicked out his skates from behind. Unfortunately for Green and the Capitals, the referee saw what everyone else did—Dorsett lost his balance and both his legs kicked up as the players crashed into the boards...

Apparently, the Capitals players didn't see the above video, especially at the 1:22 mark showing there was absolutely no attempt at a slew foot before making these statements...

Braden Holtby (via Washington Post)...

The New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals 1-0. For a box score, click here.

Breathe.... being a Ranger fan should come with free ventilators.

Brassard continues to be the Rangers best player on the ice not named Henrik Lundqvist. Not only is he living up to his high draft status, but is also making Sather and his infamous trades look pretty good as well. 2-5-7 this series.

On the flip side of the coin, Nash (1 shot) continues to struggle. His wrist has to be hurting as he continues to favor his backhand when the puck manages to find his stick. Can't think of another valid reason for his absence from the scoresheet.

The New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden for Game 6 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals match-up starting at 4:30 p.m. The Capitals lead the series 3-2. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

Rangers Game Notes

TV: MSG; Radio: ESPN Radio (98.7 FM), XM 212

Live Stream (Don't click on ads in stream, may download virus):
http://www.firstrow1.eu/watch/186368/1/watch-washington-capitals-vs-new-york-rangers.html

Probable Lines:
Hagelin-Stepan-Callahan
Nash-Richards-Kreider
Boyle-Brassard-Zuccarello
Pyatt-Asham-Dorsett

McDonagh-Girardi
Del Zotto-Stralman
Eminger-Moore

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 2-3, 2.28 gaa, .927 sv%, 0 so.

Braden Holtby - 3-2, 1.91 gaa, .933 sv%, 1 so

Opponent Notes:
- Mathieu Perreault (1g, 3a), Mike Green (2g, 2a) and Joel Ward (1g, 3a) lead the Capitals in points with four.

In their first round match-up against the Senators last season, the Rangers similarly found themselves down 3-2 heading into a crucial Game 6 and this is what they did...

...if the Rangers could force a Game 7 on the road last season, I have full confidence they can do it at home this season.

...and who was that scoring the Rangers game winner in that elimination game? Could it be one Chris Kreider? Interesting.

...btw, I still can't believe they counted that Neil goal in the final minute. Awful.

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The home team has won all 5 games in Caps-Rangers series, but also the team that scores a PPG also has won all 5 games.

— Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) May 11, 2013

#NYR have lost 10 of their last 12 playoff OT games dating to May 4, 2007---only 2 wins last spring vs. Caps

— Jim Cerny (@JimCerny) May 11, 2013

...and here we are breaking down every piece of minutia trying to figure out what the Rangers need to do to win tonight and it's as easy as scoring a power play goal at home and not going into overtime. Who knew?

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...i love hearing Torts say he plans on using more of his line-up in Game 6, but excuse me if I don't believe him for one second. One bad shift by Kreider and he'll be stapled to the bench faster than a teenage boy losing his virginity.

Here's the players...

During today's brief practice, Chris Kreider was the first guy on the ice and and the last off as he did skating and shooting drills on his own, likely preparing himself to re-enter the Rangers line-up in Game 6 tomorrow for the injured Ryane Clowe, who did not practice today along with Darroll Powe (concussion).

Andrew Gross at the Bergen Record notes that John Tortorella said the coaching staff would pick the “best player we can” and that Clow'e replacement wouldn’t necessarily have to be a player with a similar rugged style.

...with the Rangers in desperate need of offense I can't see how Torts doesn't turn to Kreider. Now, if Torts sticks him on the fourth line and only gives him fives minutes it really doesn't matter who he puts in. But I'd love to see the Rangers head coach get him on a line with Brassard and Nash and see what happens. That's a whole lot of offensive talent on a team screaming for some goals.

Meanwhile, Marc Staal practiced with the team today, but said nothing has changed with his status and that he wishes it would be different but its not.

Not only has Rick Nash failed to produce goals in his first playoff run with the Rangers, his scoring chances seem to be decreasing significantly according to Adam Gretz at CBS Sports who gives this chart as proof...

Here was Nash after last night's 2-1 overtime loss in which he produced just two shots on goal (via Newsday)...