Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers went much the same way the first four games have gone. It was a tense, low-scoring affair decided by one goal, as the Rangers stayed alive, thanks to a Ryan McDonagh game-winner in overtime for a 2-1 victory.
Defense and goaltending have defined most of this series. Only once in five games has either team scored more than two goals—Washington in Game 2—and every game has been decided by one goal.
Friday's contest was no different, as the teams entered the third period knotted at 0-0.
The first significant opening came on Capitals winger Curtis Glencross' goal with just under 10 minutes to play. Tom Wilson made the goal happen by poking the puck away from Kevin Kline when the Rangers had an advantage in Washington territory.
With a one-on-one against Henrik Lundqvist, Glencross fired a shot at the Rangers goalie, who made a terrific initial stop but couldn't corral the puck. Glencross knocked the rebound into the net to give Washington a 1-0 lead.
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