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There will be a new Stanley Cup winner in June, after the Washington Capitals upset the Boston Bruins, 2-1, thanks to Joel Wards overtime goal in Game Seven. Roddy White Falcons Jersey . Ward, who had a strong playoff for Nashville last season (scoring seven goals and 13 points in 12 games), isnt playing as much for Washington this year, playing 9:35 per game, but contributed a couple of assists along with that series-winning goal. Of course, this Capitals team still boasts big-time scorers, yet their only other goal in the deciding game was a deflection by Matt Hendricks, who had four goals and nine points in 78 games this season. More typically, Hendricks finished with a game-high six hits. Boston got the equalizer in the second period when Tyler Seguin scored for the second straight game, diving on a loose puck in the crease after Holtby whiffed in an attempt to clear the puck from harms way. It was the only misstep of the game for Holtby, the rookie goaltender who stopped 31 of 32 Boston shots in Game Seven and stopped 208 of 224 (.929 save percentage) throughout the series. An underlying subtext to the Washington win, though, was that LW Alexander Ovechkin played 15:23 in regulation (16:26 overall); he played less than 15:23 once in the last two years. If Ovechkin isnt injured then Capitals coach Dale Hunter is taking an odd approach with Ovechkins ice time. He played 15:34 in Game Five, 22:34 in Game Six and then back down to 16:25 in Game Seven. With the Capitals getting through to the second round, it all seems justified, but this situation bears watching in the second round and, potentially, beyond. Its also worth noting that Ovechkin led the Capitals with five points and 28 shots on goal in the series. Washingtons defence pairing of Mike Green and Roman Hamrlik was plus-5 in the series, a refreshing positive for Green, considering his recent playoff struggles. Seguin led all shooters with seven shots on goal in Game Seven and 31 shots on goal in the series. His plus-3 was tied with D Joe Corvo for best on the Bruins. This was the first series in NHL history in which all seven games were decided by one goal. The closeness of the games meant that contributions from role players could have a definite impact. Bostons top two scorers in the series were C/RW Rich Peverley (five points) and D Andrew Ference (four points). The Bruins could have used a single goal from LW Milan Lucic or C Patrice Bergeron (who was playing hurt). After years of underachieving in the postseason, the Capitals entered this years playoffs as a seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, so reaching the second round already counts as a success. With a young goaltender inspiring confidence, Washington has a chance to keep their playoff run going. Now theyll await the winners of Thursdays Game Sevens to find out who their opposition will be in Round Two. 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"Were holding out hope that theres a chance between now and what happens Sunday at noon," Frazier said. "Well see how he feels tomorrow when he wakes up, as well." Losing Winfield would be a big blow to a Vikings secondary that has struggled to create turnovers and make big plays during their 0-4 start. He is one of the best tackling cornerbacks in the league and moves from outside to cover the slot receiver in the teams nickel situations. Winfield was unavailable for comment Friday. If Winfield cannot play, Asher Allen would likely get the bulk of his snaps at nickelback. Allen has played sparingly in two games this season bbecause of an injured toe. Julio Jones Authentic Jersey. But he deemed himself ready to go this week. "The toe was kind of messed up but I think the whole training staff and myself felt it was good to just rest it and get it back so I could get back on the field," Allen said. Even after running back Beanie Wellss breakout game last week, the Cardinals will no doubt look to test the Vikings secondary with star receiver Larry Fitzgerald down the field. Chris Cook would start in Winfields place. Punter Chris Kluwe is the only other Vikings player who has a chance of not playing this week. Kluwe strained his right hamstring against the Chiefs last week. He said earlier in the week he expected to play through it, but the Vikings were still working out punters Friday just in case. "We have to make sure that if Chris is not where he needs to be that we have somebody in mind," Frazier said. Running back Adrian Peterson (ankle), linebacker E.J. Henderson (knee), centre John Sullivan (ankle), safety Husain Abdullah (pelvis), left tackle Charlie Johnson (elbow), safety Jamarca Sanford (knee) and safety Tyrell Johnson (hip) all were listed as probable. ' ' '