Washington at New York

This is not the position Washington wanted to be in. The Capitals have blown a 3-1 series lead and now head out on the road for game seven. Washington's great power play, which ranked #1 in the league during the regular season, is 1-for-12 in the series. The Capitals are 7-15 in their last 22 Conference Semifinals games. The Rangers have won two straight contests to erase a 3-1 deficit and have won five consecutive seventh games, including two against Washington in 2012 and 2013. New York also has won six straight game sevens at Madison Square Garden and is 9-0 in elimination games on home ice since 2008. The Rangers have incredible balance, third in the NHL in goals scored and goals allowed. The Rangers are 36-16 following a win and are 24-11 in their last 35 home games. And when these teams clash the home team is 4-1, plus the Capitals are 4-10 in the last 14 meetings in New York. Take New York to advance.