The NHL playoffs have been an exciting affair on all ends and the final day of the series could be even more dramatic, as there are two Game 7 matchups on Monday, as the New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins face off to advance to the next round.
The New York Rangers won an amazing game on Sunday afternoon to win, as Henrik Lundqvist shutout the Caps 1-0 at home at MSG to force a final matchup, while the Maple Leafs won against the Bruins to force game seven after winning 2-1 behind a goal from former Bruin Phil Kessel. The Rangers got one goal from Derek Brassard and that was all they needed, while Lundqvist had 27 saves against Braden Holtby, who had 28 in the game. Dion Phaneuf made up for his bad play in Game 5 and now the team has a chance to advance.
The Rangers haven't been scoring much and Brassard came through with his second of the playoffs before the Red Wings defeated the Ducks in game seven to advance to the next round as well. Brassard has been excellent since coming in a trade from the Blue Jackets and he is leading the team in points, goals and assists in the playoffs, with seven points all together and two goals.
Mike Green is leading the way for the Caps and on Monday night the two sides will see who is better in one final matchup to advance to the next round.
The Rangers and Caps will be on NBC Sports Network at 8pm
The Bruins and Maple Leafs will be on CNBC at 7pm
