3 series have gone to 7 games in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Two series will be decided tomorrow when the Ottawa Senators play the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils play the Florida Panthers. The first game 7 took place tonight, with the Washington Capitals beating the Boston Bruins 2-1 in overtime. Joel Ward scored a greasy rebound goal after a Mike Knuble backhander bounced off Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas' pads and out into the slot. Four of these seven games went to overtime, the Bruins winning games 1 and 6 in overtime and the Capitals winning game 2 and the decisive game 7 in extra time.
Both goalies played incredible this series, something we've come to expect from Tim Thomas. Braden Holtby, however, shocked everyone by playing an incredible series in net for the Capitals. He had only played a few games for the Capitals this season, spending most of his time in the AHL until goaltending injuries in the Capitals organization at the end of the season allowed him to have his chance in net in the playoffs.
The Capitals have always been an offensively dangerous team, and with Holtby playing incredibly, it makes the Caps even scarier. Their blue line is still a little suspect, but their offensive firepower and Holtby's surprising performance more than made up for it. The Caps are going to be a very tough opponent for any team that meets them in the 2nd round.
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