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Lundqvist caught by surprise on spectacular Ovechkin goal

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Two

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals scores a third period goal against Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 2, 2015 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Capitals 3-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Henrik Lundqvist apparently wasn’t expecting it. While falling to the ice, Alex Ovechkin released a perfect wrist shot to beat the New York Rangers goalie on the blocker side.

It was a beautiful goal from Ovechkin, who looked unstoppable as he split New York’s ‘D’ with a determined effort, fell to the ice and made his shot. However, the Capitals couldn’t complete the comeback and lost Game 2, with the Rangers tying up this second-round series.

“He’s one of the best players in the game, there’s no question,” said Lundqvist, as per CSN Washington.

“There’s not a lot of players that can do what he does out there and it’s a challenge for us every game to try to stop him. But to be able to shoot it that hard on your knees, he definitely surprised me a little bit there.

“But you have to be ready for anything, especially that line. They’re playing really well, so you just have to be on your toes out there.”

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