Number 1: Alex Ovechkin
The Washington captain needs to produce which is something he has struggled to do in postseason games and in this one he has to produce or the series will be awfully tough and mighty embarrassing for Washington. I don't see him having a big issue but he very well could against a great goalie like Henrik Lundqvist.
Number 2: Ryan Callahan
Well one of the best players, if not the best, on the New York Rangers is out of the postseason. That is a huge blow for New York and could really hurt them in this series. If they fail to get play well without him it will be a cakewalk for Washington.
Number 3: No More Shootouts.
The New York Rangers have a lot of shootout victories which is obvious when you have a goalie like Henrik Lundqvist. He is a monster in shootouts. But this is the postseason and in the postseason there are no shootouts. If you don't get it settled in one overtime, you go to another, and another, and so on. That means the Rangers won't get easy wins thanks to Lundqvist's excellent netminding.
Players to watch: Washington: Alex Ovechkin
Can he finally get his team a Stanley Cup? Well it starts here in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. If he produces and puts up good points this series it could be the motivation he needs to get his team a Stanely Cup.
New York: Henrik Lundqvist
His team is highly outmatched all around against this great Washington team. If Lundqvist stands on his head, the Rangers can beat the Caps in a few games and get momentum to win the whole series like Montreal did last year against Washington.
Prediction: Lundqvist puts up good numbers in a few games, but his team doesn't get him the goal support he needs. Capitals in 5.
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