Exactly one week ago, Washington fans were preparing themselves for another Game 7 in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs. They knew it would be another close game — 12 of the previous 13 had been one-goal games, and that they would be holding their breath until it was over. And, that’s how it turned out. The difference this time was that the Capitals were unable to pull an upset on the more highly seeded team’s home ice, and lost 2-1 to the New York Rangers. Shortly after 10:00 PM last Saturday, the Capitals’ season ended, and the look on the faces of the Capitals that were all over the internet said it all.
Last summer, “The Hockey News”, the principal periodical covering the NHL predicted that the Capitals would hoist Lord Stanley for the first time in team history. Some Capitals fans have blamed the ‘curse’ that appears to follow that prediction on yet another disappointing season. This correspondent has a different view.
What hurt the Capitals this season was their string of se
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Alexander Ovechkin,
Bruce Boudreau,
George Mcphee,
Braden Holtby
TEAMS: Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers
TEAMS: Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers
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