Here are a few photographs from pre-game warmups (focusing on playoff beards) and New York Rangers v. Washington Capitals playoff game three of round two on May 2 at Verizon Center. Rangers won 2-1 in third overtime (Game 3 Re-Cap).
The Rangers and Washington Capitals skated for nearly two full games: 114 minutes and 41 seconds, which ranks as the 20th longest NHL game in history.
All photos taken by Cheryl Nichols (@cnichols14) from the stands.
Braden Holtby leads the Caps onto the ice during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Matt Hendricks fans during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Matt Hendricks during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Braden Holtby stretching during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Fans asking John Carlson and Braden Holtby to their prom during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Dennis Wideman during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Alex Ovechkin during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Marcus Johnansson during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Mike Knuble during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Mike Green during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Michal Neuvirth during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Alex Semin during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Jason Chimera during warmups at Verizon Center (on his birthday), May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Fan Signs during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Troy Brouwer during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Jay Beagle during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Mathieu Perreault during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Alex Ovechkin during warmups at Verizon Center, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Washington Capitals played a solid game on May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Loud Goat leading Caps fans in a “Let’s Go Caps!” chant, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Slapshot got the crowd fired up during one of the overtimes, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Caps sellout streak continues with 151st on May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Caps owner Ted Leonsis thanked the fans during second period, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Verizon Center was Rocking the Red, even in overtime on May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page-iPhone photo)
Caps fans started to celebrate when it looked like Alex Ovechkin had scored towards end of first overtime, however, puck hit the post,May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Caps just couldn’t get past Henrik Lundqvist, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
New York Rangers celebrate third overtime win, May 2 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
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