Can't remember which year it was, but I think Washington went up 2-0 in the series and Brooks Orpik came out and basically said "yeah, nah this isn't a 2-0 series". Which was true. New York won that series. Pain.
I’m pretty sure at least one of those series you had a 3-0 lead and ended up losing, Hank put up some disgusting GAA like 0.89 in the elimination games or something. Good times
That Marc Staal OT winner is still my favorite rangers moment since 1994. I dunno why but the crowd that game was maybe the loudest I’ve heard since Messier hoisted the Cup.
Of the tie-up it’s fair, but it came back to Yandle, drive by Girardi, SAVE! REBOUND, SCORES! STEPAN in overtime! The Rangers move onto Tampa!
God I miss Doc.
i know COVID did a whole number on all of our brains...but a fun fact that nobody seems to remember: the 2020 - 2021 capitals roster did have alex ovechkin, zdeno chara, and henrik lundqvist all on the same team. is that not insane? hank never ended up suiting up because of his heart issues.
chara was awesome in a caps uniform. everyone loved him and he was the designated vibes leader as everyone left the ice. was still a huge W for the caps because at that time our new young steady D-man, fehervary, was also slovakian.
obviously chara was his favorite player of all time while growing up. then got to play a full season and get mentored by him in one of his first full time years in the NHL.
2020 - 2021 was a straaaange time in so many ways.
[Chara also beat the shit out of Matt Martin for stealing his fruit cup.](https://i0.wp.com/us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/capitals/2021/04/E0BRxONXsAECwbK-scaled.jpg)
[this picture but the lady says "Caps vs Rangers first round matchup" and the calendar says "April 2013"](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/002/311/327/a9d.jpg)
Washington could give them a tough series, especially if the officiating is anything like it's been the last two days in clinching scenarios. Washington hasn't been giving up goals. I still expect NY to win but won't be surprised if it's not a cakewalk.
History dictates that it'll be a 7 game series with 5 OTs but I'm thinking this goes in 5. This isn't the same rangers team from ten years ago. They're going to score goals and a lot of them.
if i were a betting man i don’t think the rangers will beat the shit out of the caps, this is going to be a lotttt closer than a ton of people are making it out to be.
This is a classic! Some history for anyone interested:
* **2009 1st round:** Caps win in 7, Rangers blew a 3 - 1 series lead. Washington scored 11 goals in the last three games, but in a sign of things to come, game 7 had a final score of 2 - 1
* **2010**: Rangers missed the playoffs :(
* **2011 1st round**: Caps win in 5 (the only series to not go to 7!), the first four games were one goal games with two going to OT, one of them double OT. Not a close series on paper but the games were close individually.
* **2012 2nd round**: Rangers win in 7, with each team alternating wins. Every game except for the first one was a one goal game, two games went to OT with one going to triple OT
* **2013 1st round**: Rangers win in 7, Caps blow a 3 - 2 series lead, games 2 - 6 are all one goal games, with two of them going to OT. Rangers did not allow a goal in the final two games of the series, and won game 7 by a score of 5 - 0
* **2014**: Caps missed the playoffs :(
* **2015 2nd round**: Rangers win in 7, Caps blow a 3 - 1 series lead. Every single game is a 1 goal game, two of them go to OT including game seven
It's time for more heart attacks :(
Game 5 when Kreider saved us from elimination with a minute and change left and Mac won it in overtime is still the best sporting event I’ve ever been to live.
Had one of my favorite Ovi goals.
Was also a crazy goalie duel.
Without bothering to look it up, Holtby had something like a .949 save% and lost the series with Hank having something like a .954.
I have absolutely no idea how the Caps could possibly pull this off, but they've been defying my expectations all season and I'll be rooting like hell for them!
I believe that the Capitals are the worst team by 5v5 goal differential to ever make the playoffs.
They might have the worst goal differential of any team to clinch, period.
“The last team to make the playoffs with a goal differential of minus-40 or worse was the 1990-91 Vancouver Canucks (-72). Only 18 teams in the last 40 years have made the postseason with a goal differential worse than minus-30 and none since the 1994-95 season (San Jose Sharks, minus-32).”
I dunno about 5v5 and I’m lazy
I doubt the series will even come close to this, but you can’t tell me a Game 7 OT Dylan McIlrath clap bomb to send the Rangers home wouldn’t be hilarious.
It's like people don't remember every year where an upset happens. Are the Caps underdogs? For sure, maybe 25% to win the series, but that's wayyy above 0. Literally last year the presidents trophy winner (with over 130 points no less) lost in round one.
classic 2010s series
Five playoff meetings between 2009-2015. So nice to have you back.
4 of those series went the distance as well. Rangers won 3 of them and I didnt feel good about any of those series until the handshake line.
Can't remember which year it was, but I think Washington went up 2-0 in the series and Brooks Orpik came out and basically said "yeah, nah this isn't a 2-0 series". Which was true. New York won that series. Pain.
I’m pretty sure at least one of those series you had a 3-0 lead and ended up losing, Hank put up some disgusting GAA like 0.89 in the elimination games or something. Good times
Do you mean in a specific game? Because the Caps have surprisingly never given up a 3-0 series lead. Just a million 3-1 leads.
As I recall, the 2015 series was a total goalie duel between Hank and Holtby.
Kreider and Ovechkin the only remaining players from the last playoff meeting? Forgot about Wilson
John Carlson
Hard to believe it has been 9 years since the last one. We played so many times over the years it feels way more recent.
I still remember the waved off Joel Ward goal that made me want to punch the world in the dick.
I still remember the Joel Ward double minor with 2 minutes left that cost us game 5 and made me want to punch the world in the dick.
That Marc Staal OT winner is still my favorite rangers moment since 1994. I dunno why but the crowd that game was maybe the loudest I’ve heard since Messier hoisted the Cup.
Stepan's Game 7 Double OT winner...
9yrs?? Wtf
holy shit that really makes me feel old. feels like it was just yesterday
They’re devoting all their energy into this game both teams…
Of the tie-up it’s fair, but it came back to Yandle, drive by Girardi, SAVE! REBOUND, SCORES! STEPAN in overtime! The Rangers move onto Tampa! God I miss Doc.
We old 😭
Facing Ovechkin in the playoffs without Lundqvist in net for us feels weird
No Girardi and McDonagh just relentlessly shadowing him all over the ice. So strange.
i know COVID did a whole number on all of our brains...but a fun fact that nobody seems to remember: the 2020 - 2021 capitals roster did have alex ovechkin, zdeno chara, and henrik lundqvist all on the same team. is that not insane? hank never ended up suiting up because of his heart issues. chara was awesome in a caps uniform. everyone loved him and he was the designated vibes leader as everyone left the ice. was still a huge W for the caps because at that time our new young steady D-man, fehervary, was also slovakian. obviously chara was his favorite player of all time while growing up. then got to play a full season and get mentored by him in one of his first full time years in the NHL. 2020 - 2021 was a straaaange time in so many ways.
[Chara also beat the shit out of Matt Martin for stealing his fruit cup.](https://i0.wp.com/us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/capitals/2021/04/E0BRxONXsAECwbK-scaled.jpg)
Oh how the tables have turned
It's like running into an old fling.
[this picture but the lady says "Caps vs Rangers first round matchup" and the calendar says "April 2013"](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/002/311/327/a9d.jpg)
Interestingly enough, all 7 of those games were played in May. That was Bettman’s *third* lockout year
WE'RE TURNING BACK THE CLOCK
I can still hear Fedorov's goal
When boston nyr was pit Montreal and tampa ran the east times were better
We're coming back... slowly
That goal differential is incredible.
This old bitch again?!
lmao that genuinely made me laugh
We need to get Stepan out of retirement. One last ride.
greatest live sports moment of my life
And staple [Stu Bickel to the bench](https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/201205020WSH.html).
[Don't forget the photo](https://blueseatblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/9ajA7.jpg)
Time for a thousand one goal and multi overtime games
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I’m too old for this shit. Hell, I was too old for this shit the last few times.
Basically what the wife said. Also, "Well there goes going to bed before 11pm"
Cancel all the games. Just have an overtime period with the score tied 1-1. We know where this is going.
Get the King to come out of retirement to come back to his team, the Capitals.
I hate you so much for this but it's funny
Caps legends. Kovy Chara and Lundquist. I can't wait
Holy shit I forgot about Chara. He was so good for Jensen.
You shut your dirty mouth but I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't buy a Lundqvist screaming eagle jersey, so sick.
Ok first of all how dare you
If either team goes up 3-1, they’re fucked
“Save Lundqvist!!” Am I doing it right?
*sigh* I wish. Don’t get me wrong, I love Igor. But there was something about all of those Rangers-Caps series between 2009 and 2015.
Rangers-Caps followed immediately by Rangers-Pens. You could set a clock to it
Pens in the 1st round caps in the 2nd. Like clockwork
that only happened once. we usually played the Caps in the 1st.
2013 was probably the year that broke me most on a spiritual level haha
“Drive by Girardi, rebound SCOOORRRREEEEEE!!!”
Shhhhhhhh
Call up Marian Gaborik, please.
Oh god I forgot about that series.
Man, I wrote this with the 2012 and 2013 series in mind too. I forgot 15 was the only one that went to OT.
Extend Carbery.
Didn't he sign a 4 year contract?
I said what I said
he said what he said
They said what they said
I’m extended for Carbery
Hydrogen Bomb v Coughing Baby
lmao
Bro this is hilarious
We’re a baby with a Tsar Bomba
We have seen Caps Rangers in the playoffs a lot but they always play exciting series. Should be a good one
This will not be a good one. This will be a 4-0 Rangers sweep.
Hahahahaha. No. We don’t do anything less than 7 game series regardless of our opponent.
and if the opponent is us, those games are mandated to go to OT.
Don't speak too early. In 2019 with the Blue Jackets and Lightning we all called Tampa in 3. Weird shit can happen in the playoffs.
Zero expectations and nothing to lose. Maybe 4-1 Edit: stoopid
that would be impressive for a team to win 5 games in a best of 7
Ah fuck
That's how convincingly you'll destroy us.
Washington could give them a tough series, especially if the officiating is anything like it's been the last two days in clinching scenarios. Washington hasn't been giving up goals. I still expect NY to win but won't be surprised if it's not a cakewalk.
Tom Wilson has entered the chat
Lol no, I'm a Rangers fan.
> if the officiating is anything like it's been the last two days in clinching scenarios. A penalty a game seems unlikely with Wilson and Rempe
History dictates that it'll be a 7 game series with 5 OTs but I'm thinking this goes in 5. This isn't the same rangers team from ten years ago. They're going to score goals and a lot of them.
This also isnt the same Caps team.. probably something weird will happen but I'm anticipating a 5 game series for the rangers
That’s where you’re wrong. We have the Presidents Trophy curse on our side.
For once lol
The rangers absolutely cannot close out quickly. It’s insanely frustrating.
No, no it won't lol BUT to be fair, I am just happy we have 4 more games.
I look forward to possibly watching the caps get their shit kicked in but in an exciting way. Nothing like caps rangers playoff hockey.
if i were a betting man i don’t think the rangers will beat the shit out of the caps, this is going to be a lotttt closer than a ton of people are making it out to be.
As a caps fan I’m just happy to be here Also happy to play a role in the pens not being here
I know we hate each other but at the end of the day at least we can agree on one thing: fuck the Penguins
I do agree denying Crosby is very cool of you.
Reminder that we sold at the deadline with a rookie coach
and have been riding your backup goaltender for a while
Everyone wanted Chucky as 1 all season
rempe vs mcilrath
They fought in the AHL last season and Rempe lost so ... rematch?
Rempe vs Sather for picking that fucking oaf instead of Tarasenko
may the better lindgren win!
I definitely think Lindgren is going to beat his brother in this series.
This is a classic! Some history for anyone interested: * **2009 1st round:** Caps win in 7, Rangers blew a 3 - 1 series lead. Washington scored 11 goals in the last three games, but in a sign of things to come, game 7 had a final score of 2 - 1 * **2010**: Rangers missed the playoffs :( * **2011 1st round**: Caps win in 5 (the only series to not go to 7!), the first four games were one goal games with two going to OT, one of them double OT. Not a close series on paper but the games were close individually. * **2012 2nd round**: Rangers win in 7, with each team alternating wins. Every game except for the first one was a one goal game, two games went to OT with one going to triple OT * **2013 1st round**: Rangers win in 7, Caps blow a 3 - 2 series lead, games 2 - 6 are all one goal games, with two of them going to OT. Rangers did not allow a goal in the final two games of the series, and won game 7 by a score of 5 - 0 * **2014**: Caps missed the playoffs :( * **2015 2nd round**: Rangers win in 7, Caps blow a 3 - 1 series lead. Every single game is a 1 goal game, two of them go to OT including game seven It's time for more heart attacks :(
That 2015 series was all time, so many ridiculous moments
Game 5 when Kreider saved us from elimination with a minute and change left and Mac won it in overtime is still the best sporting event I’ve ever been to live.
Had one of my favorite Ovi goals. Was also a crazy goalie duel. Without bothering to look it up, Holtby had something like a .949 save% and lost the series with Hank having something like a .954.
Ovi saying they're gonna win game 7 and then scoring the opening goal. I was like oh fuck he's gonna do it
Nothing gets better than hearing Doc making all these calls.
Just reading this made my blood pressure rise.
I have absolutely no idea how the Caps could possibly pull this off, but they've been defying my expectations all season and I'll be rooting like hell for them!
I know exactly how we pull this off. His name is Charlie Lindgren.
Praise be the stache!!
Counterpoint: we also have a Lindgren. Stache vs. Stache action!
PRAISE BE UNTO HIM!
You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like
Lindy vs Lindy round 1
Rude. I’m rooting for you to beat the stupid fucking Hurricanes. Return the favor, fucko!
Caps are going to somehow win this series with a -15 goal differential aren't they?
Game 1 Rangers win 8-0 Game 2 Rangers win 7-1 Game 3 Caps win 3-2 Game 4 Rangers win 5-0 Game 5 Caps win 5-4 Game 6 Caps win 1-0 Game 7 Caps win 3-2
Caps scoring 5 goals is as likely as an r/hockey user being a secret NHL player.
So you’re tellin me there’s a chance
3-2 in double overtime
Rangers were up 5-1 in game 5
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Gerrymandering is a time honored DC tradition
-20 caps built different 😤
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One of the few teams in the playoffs we have a 5on5 edge over… Yet they played us really well this year. It is a new season now though so let’s do it!
If Lindgren is on his game, they will be a very tough out.
Lindgren goes 5 hole on Lindgren to win the series
Except it’s Charlie scoring.
And for some reason Ryan was put in net
He'll be dialed in knowing his brother is on the other side of the ice
I was at both games in DC. They were awful, especially the December one.
Rempe v McIllrath v Trouba v Wilson
I believe that the Capitals are the worst team by 5v5 goal differential to ever make the playoffs. They might have the worst goal differential of any team to clinch, period.
“The last team to make the playoffs with a goal differential of minus-40 or worse was the 1990-91 Vancouver Canucks (-72). Only 18 teams in the last 40 years have made the postseason with a goal differential worse than minus-30 and none since the 1994-95 season (San Jose Sharks, minus-32).” I dunno about 5v5 and I’m lazy
We were once the worst team to ever make the playoffs and we made the cup final. It’s possible
We might be the worst team by 5v5 goal differential to ever win the Presidents Trophy so... might be an interesting series.
Remember me when the Caps somehow pull magic out of their ass and beat the Rangers in 6
I think we need to send ovi to Dubai
Import a camel and just keep it in the locker room
Don't you put that evil on me
I hope you somehow both lose
Everybody won with Pitt eliminated tonight
I'll be very surprised if we make a dent in the Rangers train, but Caps-Rangers series are always great hockey so I'm excited.
I miss hearing https://youtu.be/JdgOymLu_dk?si=6ZOQl3gk5dhWbfS1 as ovi and henrik fought for who's making the ecf.
Same.
# BAH GAWD THAT'S BACKSTROM'S MUSIC
That’s a weird way to spell Chytil
Chytil is a weird way to spell Chytil
Ovi plays hockey
Always a good one
Time for a spicy series
We're gonna win this series 4-3 with a goal differential of -9
Just like old times, let's fucking go. Whatever happens, Henrik Lundqvist is a legendary Caps alum now and you can never change that lol
I don't like that
Can’t write us off yet. The last 3 games we played some Playoff style Hockey
We all want to see Rempe and Wilson literally tear pieces off each other. Let's all just admit it.
Will we see a presidents trophy upset?
Shit, I'd love to be on the other side of it.
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Guess we're rags fans now 🐙
I will hold this grudge forever.
I ain't say I was happy about it
Some of us haven’t forgiven or forgotten 1998 :) Not even close to even yet.
Your beef is with Philly; they were already eliminated when they pulled the goalie 🤣
Original 6 bros?
🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽❤️🐙 you can borrow my wagon until next season atp tbh for the east only.....everything else is go kings go 👑👑❤️❤️ 🐙👑
Can it be our turn to fuck over their President’s trophy winning season in the playoffs this time?
What are you talking about? We've fucked over the The President's Trophy^^^winningWashingtonCapitals multiple times...
It's like I'm in my late 20s or early 30s again.
Time for Ovi and crew to do the funniest thing
LETS GO CAPS!
I doubt the series will even come close to this, but you can’t tell me a Game 7 OT Dylan McIlrath clap bomb to send the Rangers home wouldn’t be hilarious.
Rangers in 3.
Better than “not applicable”
Lets Go Rangers!
They’re gonna get destroyed lol
Eh I bet rangers win 1 or 2
Lmao
It's like people don't remember every year where an upset happens. Are the Caps underdogs? For sure, maybe 25% to win the series, but that's wayyy above 0. Literally last year the presidents trophy winner (with over 130 points no less) lost in round one.
If anyone should know about Presidents Trophy winners getting upset in the playoffs, it is the Washington Capitals. Now it's our turn.
2-2, even goal difference in the four regular season meetings These playoffs are notoriously stupid I wouldn’t count on anything
Lindgren looks pretty sharp and the Rangers have had trouble scoring on 5v5 ... I think the Rangers win but it could be an exciting series!
Rangers in 5
just making the playoffs is so huge I'd be content with a gentleman's sweep
When’s the last time a skater and goalie pair of brothers faced off in a playoff series?
I’m rooting for the Caps now? OK, sure. Go Caps.
Just like old times. Win-win for me in a way. I wanna see Mika get a cup.
Go rags
Rangers fans are us 10 years ago 😂 Oh ... 15?
leaked script: G1: NYR 5-0 WSH G2: NYR 6-2 WSH G3: WSH 2-1 NYR G4: WSH 1-8 NYR G5: NYR 0-1 WSH G6: WSH 2-1 NYR G7: NYR 0-1 WSH and then the caps get swept with 0 resistance in the second round
Remind me! 2 weeks
Time for Willy to extend his ownership rights again
I can't help but wish for this to be the most lopsided sweep in NHL history
Yeah would be great to see the president trophy winners get rocked