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If getting a shot past Braden Holtby wasn't difficult enough, the New York Rangers are having trouble getting pucks through the Washington Capitals' defense.

The New York Rangers will look to even their best-of-seven series with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night (7:30) in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals.

Braden Holtby and Henrik Lundqvist each put on spectacular performances in Game Three of their Eastern Conference Semi-Finals but it was a puck that came from behind that decided outcome.

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.

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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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.