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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.



New York Rangers' Brandon Dubinsky punches Washington Capitals' John Erskine in the face as linesman David Brisebois pulls him off 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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New York Rangers' goalie Henrik Lundqvist fails to stop the game winning goal from Washington Capitals' Alexander Semin during overtime in their first round playoff game at the Verizon Center in Washington, April 13, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates with teammates after the Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in overtime during 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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New York Rangers' goalie Henrik Lundqvist stops a shot from Washington Capitals' Matt Hendricks 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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