New York took a three games to two lead over the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Brad Richards scored a goal on a power play with only 7.6 seconds remaining. Marc Staal put in the winning goal for the New York Rangers in overtime. Game one of the series is the only Washington Capitals playoff game this season to be decided by more than one goal. Game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals will be played on Thursday night in Washington DC.
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Jim Sutliff