Washington Capitals rookie Tom Wilson is 6’4” and 215 pounds. Whenever he’s on the ice, you need to know where the heck he — otherwise this, this, or this will happen.
New York Rangers center Dominic Moore did not locate Willy Baby at center ice. He paid the price.
The game’s only goal. Whatever. (Photo credit: Alan Diaz)
The Capitals will face the Rangers -- who won 5-2 Saturday -- in the first round of the playoffs. (Photo credit: Jonathan Klein)
The game that impacted the Capitals the most Saturday night didn’t involve Washington at all. In fact, it took place 13 hours away from them in Raleigh, North Carolina.
With the New York Rangers beating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Saturday afternoon, the Carolina Hurricanes had to get the victory Saturday night to tie New York at 93 standings points. By virtue of holding the tie-breaker Carolina would pick-up the eighth and final playoff spot, getting themselves a date with the Caps.
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By Chris Gordon 13 years ago
