Washington dropped a narrow 2-1 decision in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

New York opened the scoring in Game 7, as as Brad Richards scored on the first shot of the game for New York just 1:32 into the period. Carl Hagelin fed the puck to Richards from the left corner, and Michael Del Zotto assisted as well to lift the Rangers to a 1-0 lead after one. Washington fired eight shots on New York goaltender Henrik Lundqvist in the first 20 minutes, but trailed 1-0.

Washington turned up the heat on Lundqvist in the second period, generating several Grade “A” chances, but Lundqvist was equal to the task. New York held a 20-19 shot lead through two periods, and still led 1-0.

New York took a 2-0 lead when Michael Del Zotto scored the eventual game-winning goal at 10:05 of the third period, and the 2011-12 season came to a close with a 2-1 loss against the Rangers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals.

Jay Beagle missed his second straight game with a lower body injury. Jeff Halpern skated in his place, his second postseason game. The appearance for Holtby was his 14th career playoff appearance, good for fifth all-time in team history. The Rangers hosted a Game 7 for the second time in 17 days after hosting just three in the first 84 years of the franchise. The Capitals entered Game 7 the NHL’s leader in blocked shots, and second overall this playoff year in hits. Washington also entered Game 7 without a win this playoff year when allowing the first goal.

One of the biggest moments in Washington Capitals history is nearly upon us on this Saturday, as Dale Hunter’s team looks to advance to the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals. Game 7 is just hours away here at Madison Square Garden, as Washington looks to replicate its first round feat of winning a Game 7 on the road. As we have all season, we catch up with the head coach in our pre-game interview, about the emotions of a one-game season, the memories of a lifetime, and much more. NBC Sports Network has the television side, and if you’re listening, this will tell you where to find the game both locally and nationally tonight on many a radio dial. The passion of the DMV has never been stronger for this team, share it with everyone you know today, and enjoy the drama and excitement of tonight’s Game 7. A trip to New Jersey hangs in the balance. May a trip through the Lincoln Tunnel be Washington’s postgame plan after the game tonight.

Dale Hunter interview-Game 7 at NY Rangers-May 12

With the excitement of a Game 7 (again) on Saturday night in New York, many of our radio network affiliates will again have all the action for you throughout the region. In addition, there are a number of stations across North America that are picking up our feed from Madison Square Garden. Sirius/XM has also committed to carrying both radio feeds from MSG for Game 7. Our call of the game can be heard on XM channel 212, and Sirius channel 211 from New York. As always, the games are available on the Caps Mobile App and Tune In Radio for your smartphone.

In addition, the following stations will carry the game.

Along the Capitals Radio Network: 

Martinsburg, WV: Talk Radio 740/FM 106.5 WRNR

Baltimore, MD: Fox 1370

Charlottesville, VA: Sportsradio 1400 WKAV-AM

Norfolk, VA: 102.1 FM/1490 AM WXTG/102.1 The Game

Richmond, VA: Sportsradio 910 WRNL (in progress)

Harrisburg, PA: 1460 The Ticket WTKT-AM (in progress)

New Bern, NC: WNOS-AM 1450

Nationwide/in Canada: 

Vancouver, BC: Team 1040 AM

Calgary, AB: The Fan 960 AM

Ottawa, ON: The Team 1200 AM

Winnipeg, MB: TSN 1290 AM

Houston, TX: ESPN 97.5 FM