Capitals Finish Off a Comeback

Head Coach Bruce Boudreau raises his fists in triumph as the Capitals complete a miraculous comeback from a 3-1 series deficit.

Defending league MVP Alex Ovechkin advances to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in his NHL career.

Goaltender Simeon Varlomov replaced a struggling Jose Theodore early in the series and was as responsible as any for the Capitals

Mike Green absorbs a crushing blow after crashing into the boards Tuesday night at Verizon Center.

Eric Fehr of the Capitals hits a roadblock on the ice in the form of Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi.

Capitals fans cannot pass up an opportunity to taunt resident Rangers

Defender John Erskine of the Capitals delivers an aggressive hit on New York

Alex Ovechkin maintains control of the puck despite the best efforts of the Rangers

Tomas Fleischmann of the Capitals makes a play on the puck while Michal Rozsival defends.

Capitals fans rock the red Tuesday night in one of the biggest games in the 12-year history of Verizon Center.

The Capitals

Nik Antropov puts the Rangers on the board first in the opening period to force the Capitals, who came out of the lockerroom tight, to play from behind.

Caps fans are given a long-overdue present after waiting 11 years for the Capitals to win a playoff series.

Thirty-nine-year-old Sergei Fedorov, trying to set up for a shot on goal in the early going Tuesday, would later score on a blistering shot that will leave its mark on the history of the franchise.