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Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward had the Game 7 overtime goal against the Boston Bruins that pushed the Caps to the second round of the playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New York Rangers forward Mike Rupp has won one Stanley Cup in his career and has a lot of playoff experience. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Rory McIlroy reacts after making a birdie putt on the third hole during the pro-am of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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**FILE** New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau reacts after the first of his two interceptions against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter of New England's 34-17 home win on Oct. 7, 2007. (Associated Press)

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, of Sweden, stops a shot on the goal during the first period of Game 1 in the second round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the Washington Capitals Saturday, April 28, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper eyes the ball during batting practice before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park in Washington on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Rookie Braden Holtby turned aside 26 shots in the Capitals' 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers in Game 2. The series shifts to Washington on Wednesday. (Associated Press)

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Kirk Cousins, selected with the 102nd overall pick, gives the Redskins quarterback depth, but the team has a lot more pressing needs. (Associated Press)

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The Washington Redskins selected Robert Griffin III second overall in the NFL draft, and they expect him to be the franchise quarterback. (PRNewsFoto/Panini America)

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Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin played only 13:36 on Monday night, but he did have the game-winning goal in the 3-2 Game 2 second-round series victory over the New York Rangers. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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Point guard John Wall is the building block the Wizards must complement if they want to transition from NBA laughingstock to playoff contender. (Associated Press)