Caps Win, Rangers Series Lead Dwindles
April 25, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under NHL Playoffs, New York Rangers, Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals shut out the New York Rangers last night in Game 5 to skate away with a 4-0 victory. The Rangers are now just holding on to the series lead (3-2) heading into Game 6. I get the feeling this is going to end up going to Game 7 and it’s going to be a tough battle.
Of course, despite this being a tight series, too much attention was given to Sean Avery and his problems. Coach John Tortorella refused to comment on the situation but Avery was a healthy scratch from the game. I think that was an incredibly smart decision but the Rangers are starting to look distracted.
They still lead the series 3-2 but Washington is not going down without a fight. Also, Rangers goaltender, Henrik Lundqvist, was absolutely abysmal tonight, allowing 4 goals in 14 shots on net. Meanwhile, the barely known Simeon Varlamov continues to be solid for the Capitals.
The Rangers will have an opportunity to win the series when they host the Capitals this Sunday.
image: TSN
