New York Rangers

Joel Ward flipped home the game winning goal with under two seconds remaining as the Washington Capitals swiped Game 1 from the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden Thursday in the opener of their Eastern Conference Semi-Finals matchup.

Carl Hagelin and Chris Kreider each scored a goal while Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers defense were able to fend off the Penguins in the final period to snag a 2-1 win in Game Three and a 2-1 series lead.

Derick Brassard smashed home a rebound just 28 seconds into the opening period to push the Rangers off to a fast start in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series with Penguins.

The Los Angeles Kings own the Stanley Cup for the second time in three years.

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After jumping out to an early 2-0 lead in the first period, the Rangers were held scoreless the rest of the way as the Kings rallied for a 3-2 overtime win to snatch Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday.

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The New York Rangers face the Los Angeles Kings in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals beginning on Wednesday night in California. Here's a preview of the series that will decide which team wins the NHL championship:

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Dominic Moore scored with just under two minutes remaining in the second period and Henrik Lundqvist registered a playoff shutout as the Rangers closed out the Eastern Conference Finals with a 1-0 Game 6 win at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.