And so it ends, so the era that can never be forgotten ends like that, ends with 2-1 the other way in Washington on Monday night for the Islanders, ends the dream of one more glorious Battle of New York for which we’ve waited 21 years and lusted for six months.
What a letdown.
What a letdown for Hockey New York. But I dare say, not for the Rangers.
This is not to imply the Capitals won’t pose a serious threat to the Blueshirts in their second round that will presumably start on Thursday at the Garden, or that the Caps were the Rangers’ preferred opponents.