If the aim of the new-style Washington Capitals is to win by frustration, they've certainly hit full stride against the New York Rangers. The Rangers controlled the flow of play for two of three periods against the Capitals on Friday night, but couldn't penetrate a group that has truly learned how to play defensive hockey. New York managed only 22 shots on Michal Neuvirth and the rookie stopped every single one, getting his first playoff shutout in a 2-0 victory that gave Washington a 2-0 lead in the first-round Eastern Conference series. "It's a long game," said Brooks Laich, who assisted on Washington's first goal. "And if you can bend at times but not break and keep up that solid defensive hockey, maybe frustrate them, it works to our advantage." Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=310415013
