The National Hockey League (NHL) game between the Washington Capitals and the
New York Rangers on May 3 had major implications for both teams. As the Capitals
had already clinched a playoff berth, a win would have pushed them to first
place in the highly competitive East Division with just four games remaining in
the regular season. The Rangers, on the other hand, needed a win to avoid being
eliminated from playoff contention. However, after a scramble in front of the
Capitals’ net in the second