Power Plays

3 STARS

1. Derick Brassard

Playing in only his fourth career playoff game, the 25-year-old center had his second straight two-assist game, giving him five points in that span.

2. Carl Hagelin

After 17 games without a goal in last year's postseason, Hagelin scored his second goal of the series on a slap shot in the second period, giving the Rangers a 2-0 lead.

3. Ryan Callahan

The captain recorded an assist on the final goal, but his classic black-and-blueshirt play made the most impact, recording game-highs with five hits and seven blocked shots.

KEY MOMENT

Entering the third period, the Rangers' power play had reached the point in the series — 1-for-16 — where it had become more advantageous for the Capitals, but Dan Girardi's slap shot less than one minute into the third period gave the Rangers a 3-2 lead they wouldn't relinquish.

QUOTE OF THE NIGHT

So far we just tied the series. We still need to do whatever we can to get the next one.

SERIES GLANCE

Game 1

Capitals 3, Rangers 1

Game 2

Capitals 1, Rangers 0 (OT)

Game 3

Rangers 4, Capitals 3

Game 4

Rangers 4, Capitals 3

Tomorrow, 7:30

at Washington, MSG

Sunday, TBD

at Rangers, MSG

x-Monday, TBD

at Washington, MSG

x-if necessary