The Post-Game Xtra after dramatic NYR OT win in Game 5
Unreal.
In their second OT game of this series with the Capitals, the Rangers prevailed again, although this time it didn't take nearly as long: Just 1:35, thanks to Marc Staal.
We've got numerous stories on the jaw-dropping win here http://www.newsday.com/sports?qr=1.
And here's some more select stats and quotes:
Staal was the first star and wore the Broadway Hat. He has three points in the last two games.
Richards is tied for fourth in the NHL with 10 playoff points.
Stralman leads all defensemen with three goals.
The Rangers won 57 percent of the faceoffs.
The team that has scored first in the series has won.
Nine of the 12 playoff games have been decide by a goal.
Mitchell's assist on Staal's winner washis first playoff point.
Lundqvist made 16 saves.
Marian Gaborik had a game high seven shots.
The Rangers blocked 10 shots, the Caps blocked 25. Richards had five attempts blokced, Del Zotto and Girardi four each.
Richards: "Competely different because the triple overtime was kind of a mental thing. This felt like it was a three period game and we just waited awile to get it done."
Hunter: "The Rangers came out pretty hard, but we regrouped. They were throwing pucks in corners and throwing everything on net. Holtby had to be strong. They were shooting from everywhere."
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