Rangers Vs. Capitals, Game 5: New York Pulls Off Unbelievable Comeback

Rangers Vs. Capitals, Game 5: New York's Power Play Delivers

After going dry for two and a half games, the New York Rangers' power play delivered when it mattered most, giving them a 3-2 series lead and the opportunity to close out the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

Rangers Vs. Capitals, NHL Playoffs 2012 Game 5: Rangers Win 3-2 In Overtime

After tying the game with just 6.6 seconds to play in the third period, the Rangers wasted little time in overtime, winning on Marc Staal's goal just 1:35 into the period.

The winning goal came just after New York's John Mitchell won a face off in Capital territory. The puck came out to Staal who skated toward the center of the rink before firing a shot past Braden Holtby.

Staal's goal was the Rangers' second power-play goal scored on Joel Ward's double minor penalty for a high stick. Brad Richards scored the first with 6.6 seconds left in regulation. Prior to Richards' goal, the Rangers had scored on just two of their 16 power-play opportunities in the series.

The Rangers now lead the best-of-seven series 3-2. The Capitals were just seconds away from stealing a game on the road, but will now head back home needing a win to avoid elimination.

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Rangers Vs. Capitals, NHL Playoffs 2012 Game 5: Rangers Tie It Late To Force Overtime

Trailing with just seconds left in the third period, New York's Brad Richards scored to tie the game at 2-2 and force overtime.

Richards' power-play goal came with just 6.6 seconds left on the clock, capping off a flurry of action around the net. With five Capitals nearby, the puck came loose from Washington goalie Braden Holtby and Richards fired it past him.

The Capitals took the 2-1 lead earlier in the third period when John Carlson beat Henrik Lundqvist for a power-play goal. Thanks to a late double minor penalty by Joel Ward, the Rangers will begin the overtime period with 1:53 left on the power play. The winner will take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.

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Rangers Vs. Capitals, NHL Playoffs 2012 Game 5: Caps Tie It 1-1 After Second Period

The Rangers struck first in Game 5, but the Capitals tied it up in the second period and the two teams head into the final intermission tied 1-1.

Washington center Brooks Laich scored the tying goal, beating Henrik Lundqvist. The goal was a bit of a right spot at the right time situation as the puck deflected off a Ranger and right to Laich, who buried the shot past Lundqvist.

The Rangers outshot the Capitals 9-6 in the second period but were unable to capitalize on either of their two power-play opportunities. That has been a common theme for New York in this series, as the Rangers have scored on just two of their 16 power-play opportunities.

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Rangers Vs. Capitals, NHL Playoffs 2012 Game 5: Rangers Lead 1-0 After First Period

The New York Rangers struck first in Game 5 of their series with the Washington Capitals, taking a 1-0 lead into the first intermission.

Anton Stralman scored the lone goal of the first period for the Rangers, with defenseman Marc Staal and center Derek Stepan assisting. New York tested Washington goalie Braden Holtby frequently with 17 shots on goal in the first period. Marian Gaborik led the way with three shots on goal. Meanwhile, Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist faced just four shots on goal from the Capitals.

There were two penalties in the first half, but neither team was able to capitalize on their power-play opportunity. The teams are tied 2-2 in their best-of-seven series.

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NHL Playoffs 2012, Rangers Vs. Capitals Game 5: Game Time, TV Coverage And More

New York and Washington will meet in Game 5 Monday with their Stanley Cup playoffs series tied 2-2.