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NHL Playoffs: NY Rangers at Washington Capitols (16 images)

Alexander Semin scored with 1:36 to go in overtime Wednesday, giving Washington a 2-1, playoff-opening win over the New York Rangers. The second game in the best-of-seven series will be hosted by Washington Friday, April 15, 2011.



Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates on the bench after an official review confirmed his goal during the third period against the New York Rangers in their first round playoff game at the Verizon Center in Washington, April 13, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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Washington Capitals Jason Chimera puts New York Rangers' Ryan McDonagh into the boards during the first period of their first round playoff game at the Verizon Center in Washington, April 13, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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Linesman David Brisebois (96) attempts to stop Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) from fighting New York Rangers' Wojtek Wolski (86) during the second period of their first round playoff game at the Verizon Center in Washington, April 13, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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Washington Capitals' Alexander Semin (28) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning goal against the New York Rangers in overtime of game one of their playoff series at the Verizon Center in Washington, April 13, 2011. The Capitals defeated the Rangers 2-1 and lead the series 1-0. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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