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Monday's NHL playoff highlights

  • NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers celebrates with his teammates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals as Matt Hendricks #26 of the Washington Capitals slides to the ice after Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. The New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals in overtime 2-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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    Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Five

    NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers celebrates with his teammates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals as Matt Hendricks #26 of the Washington Capitals slides to the ice after Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. The New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals in overtime 2-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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  • GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 07: Derek Morris #53 (R) of the Phoenix Coyotes celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a second period goal against the Nashville Predators in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 7, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    Nashville Predators v Phoenix Coyotes - Game Five

    GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 07: Derek Morris #53 (R) of the Phoenix Coyotes celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a second period goal against the Nashville Predators in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 7, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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  • GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 07: Keith Yandle #3 of the Phoenix Coyotes clears the puck away from goaltender Mike Smith #41 in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Nashville Predators during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 7, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    Nashville Predators v Phoenix Coyotes - Game Five

    GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 07: Keith Yandle #3 of the Phoenix Coyotes clears the puck away from goaltender Mike Smith #41 in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Nashville Predators during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 7, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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  • GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 07: Alexander Radulov #47 of the Nashville Predators is knocked down by Adrian Aucoin #33 of the Phoenix Coyotes as he attempts to control the puck in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 7, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    Nashville Predators v Phoenix Coyotes - Game Five

    GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 07: Alexander Radulov #47 of the Nashville Predators is knocked down by Adrian Aucoin #33 of the Phoenix Coyotes as he attempts to control the puck in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 7, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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  • NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammate Ryan Callahan #24 after scoring a goal to tie up the game late in the third period against Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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    Brad Richards #19 Of The New York Rangers Celebrates Getty Images

    NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammate Ryan Callahan #24 after scoring a goal to tie up the game late in the third period against Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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  • NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: linesman Greg Devorski #54 and linesman Derek Amell #75 pull Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals out of a fight against the New York Rangers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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    Linesman Greg Devorski #54 And Linesman Derek Amell #75 Pull Jason Chimera #25 Of The Washington Capitals Out Of A Getty Images

    NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: linesman Greg Devorski #54 and linesman Derek Amell #75 pull Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals out of a fight against the New York Rangers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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  • GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 07: Mikkel Boedker #89 of the Phoenix Coyotes skates with the puck past Francis Bouillon #51 of the Nashville Predators in the first period of Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 7, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    Nashville Predators v Phoenix Coyotes - Game Five

    GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 07: Mikkel Boedker #89 of the Phoenix Coyotes skates with the puck past Francis Bouillon #51 of the Nashville Predators in the first period of Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 7, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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  • NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Marian Gaborik #10 of the New York Rangers takes a shot against dc70#3in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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    Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Five

    NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Marian Gaborik #10 of the New York Rangers takes a shot against dc70#3in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers celebrates with his teammates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals as Matt Hendricks #26 of the Washington Capitals slides to the ice after Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. The New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals in overtime 2-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 07: Derek Morris #53 (R) of the Phoenix Coyotes celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a second period goal against the Nashville Predators in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 7, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 07: Keith Yandle #3 of the Phoenix Coyotes clears the puck away from goaltender Mike Smith #41 in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Nashville Predators during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 7, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 07: Alexander Radulov #47 of the Nashville Predators is knocked down by Adrian Aucoin #33 of the Phoenix Coyotes as he attempts to control the puck in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 7, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammate Ryan Callahan #24 after scoring a goal to tie up the game late in the third period against Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: linesman Greg Devorski #54 and linesman Derek Amell #75 pull Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals out of a fight against the New York Rangers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 07: Mikkel Boedker #89 of the Phoenix Coyotes skates with the puck past Francis Bouillon #51 of the Nashville Predators in the first period of Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 7, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Marian Gaborik #10 of the New York Rangers takes a shot against dc70#3in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Rangers stunned the Capitals in overtime May 7 to take a 3-2 lead in their playoff series, and the Coyotes sought to eliminate the Predators in Game 5.