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Clyde's Shots: Capitals-Islanders, April 27, 2015

Game Seven. Joel Ward. Evgeny Kuznetsov.

By clydeorama
  • The Ice Before the Game WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: The ice surface before the start of game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals in the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Beagle And Rock the Red WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Jay Beagle (83) before the start of game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • An Early Scrum WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: A scrum in the New York Islanders goal crease early in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals in the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Laich and Wilson Collide Behind Net WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Brooks Laich (21) and forward Tom Wilson (43) collide behind the New York Islanders net as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Holtby Skates Over Markings WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) before the start of the third period as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Backstrom and Strome Faceoff WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) and New York Islanders forward Ryan Strome (18) face-off as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ward Scored WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Joel Ward (42) int he spotlight after scoring against the New York Islanders as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Backstrom and Carlson Congratulate Ward WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) and defenseman John Carlson (74) congratulate forward Joel Ward (42) after Ward's second period goal against the New York Islanders as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovechkin Jumping on the Ward Celebration WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) and defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) arrive to congratulate forward Joel Ward (42) after Ward's goal against the New York Islanders as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Capitals Pass Halak on Way To Bench WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: The Washington Capitals return to the bench after a goal by forward Joel Ward (42) against the New York Islanders as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Fans Cheer Battle on Boards WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Fans cheer as Washington Capitals and New York Islanders battle for the puck on the boards as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Grabovski Shoots, Holtby Saves WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) makes a save on a close in shot by New York Islanders forward Mikhail Grabovski (84) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Chimera Blocks Okposo WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: New York Islanders forward Kyle Okposo (21) can't shoot the puck between Washington Capitals forward Jason Chimera (25) and forward Marcus Johansson (90) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Holtby Glides Over Red Lit Ice WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) glides through red lights illuminating Stanley Cup Playoffs markings on the ice at Verizon Center in Washington, DC before the start of the third period of game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Holtby Stanley Cup Playoffs WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) glides through lights illuminating Stanley Cup Playoffs markings on the ice at Verizon Center in Washington, DC before the start of the third period of game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovechkin Behind Islanders Net WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) with the puck behind the New York Islanders net as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Kuznetsov Scores on Halak WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) scores on New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) in the third period as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Kuznetsov Celebrates Third Period Goal WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) celebrates his third period goal against the New York Islanders as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Kuzentsov Excited For His Goal WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) finishes his goal scoring celebration as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Kuznetsov Pats Chimera on Head WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) pats forward Jason Chimera (25) on the head before play resumes following Kuznetsov's goal against the New York Islanders as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Johansson and Tavares WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (90) gets by New York Islanders forward John Tavares (91) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Capuano On Bench WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: New York Islanders coach Jack Capuano stands on the Islanders bench and gestures late in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Washington Capitals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Trotz Stands on Bench WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz on the bench late in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the New York Islanders during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Capuano Points From Bench WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: New York Islanders coach Jack Capuano points from the bench in the waning moments of game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Washington Capitals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Trotz Instructs Ovechkin On Bench WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz gives instructions to forward Alex Ovechkin (8) on the bench during a stop in play in the final moments of game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the New York Islanders during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Backstrom's Stick Breaks on Clearing Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom's (19) stick breaks when trying to clear the puck in the final seconds of game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the New York Islanders during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Backstrom Over Nelson and Boychuk WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) falls over New York Islanders Brock Nelson (29) and Johnny Boychuk (55) after breaking his stick in the final seconds of game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Capitals Bench Celebrates Series Win WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: The Washington Capitals bench erupts in celebration as the Washington Capitals defeat the New York Islanders by a score of 2-1 in game seven and win their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Carlson Arrives First to Holtby WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) is the first to arrive and congratulate goalie Braden Holtby (70) after the Washington Capitals defeat of the New York Islanders in game seven to win their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series against the New York Islanders during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Capitals Celebrate Win WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: The Washington Capitals celebrate after defeating the New York Islanders in game seven and winning their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Coaches Capuano and Trotz WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz shakes hands with New York Islanders coach Jack Capuano following the Washington Capitals defeat of the New York Islanders in game seven and winning their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovechkin Exhorts Crowd WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) exhorts the crowd to make noise after the Capitals defeat the New York Islanders in game seven to win their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Neuvirth and Holtby Embrace WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: New York Islanders goalie Michael Neuwirth (30) and Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) embrace in the handshake line after the Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders in game seven and won their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Kuznetsov Exhorts Crowd WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals fforward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) exhorts the crowd to make noise after the Capitals defeat the New York Islanders in game seven to win their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Kuznetsov Encourages Crowd WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals fforward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) exhorts the crowd to make noise after the Capitals defeat the New York Islanders in game seven to win their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Kuznetsov Happy To Win WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: Washington Capitals fforward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) exhorts the crowd to make noise after the Capitals defeat the New York Islanders in game seven to win their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Capitals Win A Round WASHINGTON, DC - April 27, 2015: The Washington Capitals after defeating the New York Islanders in game seven to win their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 27in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Shot 7: Joel Ward scores in game seven.

Shot 17: In April 2010, the Washington Capitals lost to Jaroslav Halak. A couple months later, they drafted this Evgeny Kuznetsov guy. Any questions?

Shot 19: Think the kid is excited?

Shot 20: And pats the Jason Chimera head for luck?

Shot 24: Not a happy bench of New York Islanders.

Shot 26: The moment Nicklas Backstrom's stick broke was the "Ok, so this is how it happens," moment for long time Caps fans...

Shot 28: ...Except it wasn't that moment at all.

Shot 34: However long it took for Kuznetsov to get to DC, he's in DC now.

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