2014 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs New York Rangers
Broadway's Original Six franchise, chasing glory since 1926.
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden.
- Series Result
- Rangers win 4-3
- Game 7 Venue
- Madison Square Garden
- Overtime Scorer (G6)
- Derek Stepan
- Next Round Opponent
- Montreal Canadiens
Lore & Background
Founded in 1926 by Tex Rickard, the Rangers are one of the Original Six teams. They won the Stanley Cup in 1928, 1933, 1940, and 1994. The team returned to the Stanley Cup Final in 2014, falling to the Los Angeles Kings in five games.
In Their Own Story
The ice at Verizon Center crackled with tension as the final seconds of Game 7 ticked away. Holtby stood tall between the pipes, his chest heaving beneath the red jersey, eyes locked on the puck. The crowd was a sea of red and white, chanting in unison, their voices shaking the rafters. One more save, one more shift, and history would be written.
Reader's Guide
The Rangers reached the Eastern Conference finals five times between 2012 and 2024. Their 2014 playoff run included a Stanley Cup Final appearance.
Did You Know?
- The Rangers were the first NHL franchise in the United States to win the Stanley Cup, doing so in 1928.
- The team's nickname 'Rangers' came from a sports editor who called them 'Tex's Rangers' after founder Tex Rickard.
- Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist arrived in 2006 and helped the Rangers miss the playoffs only once between 2006 and 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2014 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers?
The Capitals clinched the series 4-3 after a grueling seven-game battle that concluded at the Verizon Center. That victory marked Washington's first playoff series win over New York in decades and signaled their arrival as a true Stanley Cup contender.
Who was the key goalie for the Capitals in the 2014 playoff series against the Rangers?
Braden Holtby was the backbone of Washington's net throughout all seven games, repeatedly keeping the team alive in tight, low-scoring contests. His performance in that series is still regarded as one of the defining moments of his career.
Where was Game 7 of the 2014 Capitals vs. Rangers series played?
The decisive seventh game took place at the Verizon Center in Brooklyn, New York. Washington closed out the series on the road to complete their 4-3 victory.
Who scored the overtime winner in Game 6 of the 2014 Capitals-Rangers series?
Brooks Laich tipped in the overtime goal in Game 6, forcing the series into a must-win seventh game. That clutch finish kept Washington's postseason run alive heading into the final contest.
Who did the Capitals face after eliminating the Rangers in the 2014 playoffs?
Washington moved on to the next round where they met the Los Angeles Kings. That matchup became the next major hurdle in what ultimately turned into a historic deep run for the franchise.
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