«Washington” won with a minimum score in the third match of the conference semifinal series of the Stanley Cup, and went ahead in the series – 2: 1. Forward “Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin, who is expected in the Russian national team at the World Championships in the Czech Republic, can stay in North America.
«Washington Capitals” – “New York Rangers” – 1: 0 (in the series – 2: 1)
Moving opposition to the US capital has allowed “to Washington “defeat with a minimum score and to get ahead in the series – 2: 1.
Just one of goals – clearly not what the fans have been waiting on this fight, but goalkeepers of both teams acted superbly all evening. Swedish goalkeeper, “Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist reflected the 21 cast on his goal, and his counterpart Braden Holtby – 30.
First shataut Holtby in the current Stanley Cup, of course, brought him the title “first star” of the match. Just a career shot appear now two “biscuit” in the NHL playoffs, the first was issued two years ago in the fight against … “Rangers»!
«I think it is obvious that Our best player today – it Holtby. In fact, he plays great all season. Braden gave a lot of cool games, but today it worked just amazing, “- admired partner after the final siren defender” Capitals’ Brooks Orpik.
«I am a long time playing with Holtby. When you see how easy and reliable operating your goalie is calming influence on the team. We can say that we fueled his self-confidence, “- echoed Orpika striker Jay Beagle owners.
Open an account in the first period could easily Alexander Ovechkin, it was canceled a couple of shots into the far corner was parried by Lundqvist, to show the wonders of the reaction. By the way, the Swede spent one hundredth game in the playoffs, according to this indicator, he became the champion “Rangers”.
«Washington» came forward after the break not without luck. Beagle first shot failed to break through the goalkeeper picked up the puck, went through the gates and random projectile pierced the near post. Deflects the puck from the opponent’s guard slipped accurately into the net, and the Beagle was the author of the only goal in the match.
For this washer Jay was the first in the playoffs and in the regular season, he scored a total of ten times.
At the end of a great chance to level the score, had Martin St. Louis, but Holtby saved his team after the one-on-one.
«The game was a little bit crazy, but I think we did a good job, have implemented coaching plan. We played smart, and therefore won “- told after the match Holtby.
In the final 20-minute goalkeeper “Capitals” made a couple of saves and allowed fans gathered in the “Verizon Center” rejoice. There is victory!
For the success of the Russian national team, “Washington” is not very good news. At the World Championships for Ovechkin reserved place, but if his team would continue as successfully performing the Stanley Cup, the Czech Republic before Alexander could not be reached.
The next match of the series will be held on May 7 in Washington, DC .
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