New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Bryan McCabe #28 of the New York Rangers runs the hallways prior to facing the Washington Capitals in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Bryan McCabe #28 of the New York Rangers runs the hallways prior to facing the Washington Capitals in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Fans arrive for Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Fans arrive for Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Fans arrive for Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers comes up with a first period save on Mike Green #52 of the Washington Capitals (not shown) in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Michael Sauer #38 of the New York Rangers is hit by Matt Hendricks #26 and Boyd Gordon #15 of the Washington Capitals in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Jeff Schultz #55 of the Washington Capitals hits Mats Zuccarello #36 of the New York Rangers into the boards in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals leads his team out to face the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Henrik Lundqvist #30 and Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers defend the net in the first period against the Washington Capitals in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers blocks the net as Marcus Johansson #90 of the Washington Capitals slides into him in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers blocks the net as Marcus Johansson #90 of the Washington Capitals slides into him in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers blocks the net as Marcus Johansson #90 of the Washington Capitals slides into him in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers stops Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers stops Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers makes the save as Mike Knuble #22 of the Washington Capitals flies past him in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals is stopped in the second period by Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals is stopped by Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Ryan McDonagh #27 of the New York Rangers gets the stick up on Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals stops Marian Gaborik #10 of the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals scores the game tying goal in the third period against the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game One

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals scores the game tying goal in the third period against the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)