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WASHINGTON -- The Washington Capitals were right on pace for another playoff collapse. Theyd already blown a two-game lead. They gave up a goal in the first minute of pivotal Game 5. They couldnt stay out of the penalty box. But they shut out the New York Rangers the rest of the night. They got a goal from Joel Ward to tie the game. They kept peppering Henrik Lundqvist, who denied league MVP candidate Alex Ovechkin nine times. Then, at 9:24 of overtime, Mike Ribeiro scored his first playoff goal in five years. The Capitals had a 2-1 win over the Rangers. Series lead restored. Momentum regained. Doubts erased -- for at least another couple of days. "Obviously just kind of got the nerves out there at the start," said Ward, who scored in the second period, "and fed off the crowd for the game. You know, we executed a couple times, got some chances and so did they, but we were fortunate to bury the last one." The Capitals now take their 3-2 series lead to New York for Sundays Game 6. The home team has won every game so far, with Washington taking the first two and New York pulling even in Games 3 and 4. Washington has also been fighting history along the way: The franchise has lost eight playoff series in which it has held a two-game lead, leading to collective jitters any time the other team mounts a comeback. Now its the Rangers who face a must-win in a series in which four of five games have been decided by one goal. "Its just a bounce here and there," said Lundqvist, who finished with 33 saves. "Its been that way the whole series. We have to continue to be positive and believe that we can do it." Ribeiro hadnt scored in the post-season since 2008, when he was playing with the Dallas Stars. He had never scored a winning goal in the playoffs until he opportunistically found the puck on his stick near the crease after a pinball deflection of a shot from Karl Alzner at the point. "I know I was behind that D, and the puck just came onto my stick," Ribeiro said. "It was pretty cool." Brian Boyle scored the Rangers lone goal 53 seconds into the game, but he also took a needless penalty that set up Wards power play goal in the second period. Braden Holtby (24 saves) and Lundqvist matched each other for the rest of regulation -- and a little beyond. Still, the Capitals were tight early on. Coach Adam Oates said before the game he was "worried" about the way his team would start out. His concern was justified. Dan Girardi dumped the puck behind the net. Derick Brassard was there and made a one-touch pass to Boyle, who had skated in front of the crease with barely a hindrance from Capitals defencemen. Boyle popped in his second goal of the series, and Brassard had his series-leading fifth assist. The Capitals stayed out of sorts well into the first period. Jason Chimera (boarding) and John Erskine (elbowing) took penalties. New York nearly took a two-goal lead when Erskine turned the puck over at centre ice, but he recovered in time to stop Carl Hagelins breakaway. The Rangers finally gave away the momentum when Boyle slashed Ribeiro for no good reason in front of a referee near the Rangers net. It took only 11 seconds for the Capitals power play, the NHLs best during the regular season, to tie the score on Wards one-timer from the slot. "Its a dumb penalty, and you dont kill those off," Rangers coach John Tortorella said. "It just happens that way in our game. Thats a guy thats playing really well for us, but thats a dumb penalty." The Capitals survived two more Rangers power plays late in the second period, then came up empty with a chance of their own early in the third -- all because of Lundqvist. The goalie stopped Ovechkin three times from point-blank range during the man advantage, the last two without a stick. Lundqvist stopped Ovechkin three more times in overtime, but there was no stopping Ribeiro when the games final loose puck fell the Capitals way. "It was just a quick play. Not really much you can do about it," Lundqvist said. "I just wish we got a better bounce. Frustrating and disappointing, but its not over. We have to regroup." Notes: New York LW Ryane Clowe, who drew the boarding call on Chimera, played only one more shift after the penalty. He was playing in his second game since missing four with a suspected concussion. ... Rangers D Marc Staal remained sidelined with an eye injury. He has played in only one game in the series. ... With RW Martin Erat out with an upper-body injury, 19-year-old F Tom Wilson, a 2012 first-round draft pick, made his Capitals debut.Brian Westbrook Jersey . But by the time the game started, the Toronto Raptors forward felt even worse. And, for three quarters, it showed as Gay shot a woeful three-for-13 from the field. 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Shareef Miller Youth Jersey .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again.HOUSTON -- Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler is feeling a lot better about the offense hes running after putting it on display in front of the home crowd for the first time.Osweiler threw a touchdown pass and led the starting offense to three first-half scores in a 16-9 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Saturday night.New Orleans had a chance to send the game to overtime with an untimed down from the 12-yard line, but third-string quarterback Garrett Grayson threw an interception to cornerback Robert Nelson in the end zone to end the game.The Texans (2-0) shut out the Saints until late in the third quarter as both the first and second-team units handled New Orleans porous pass protection and forced two turnovers.Obviously, its a frustrating game in some regards with how we played offensively, Saints coach Sean Payton said. I thought it was as bad as weve been in a while. Defensively, I thought there were some things that were encouraging.After Osweiler and the starters struggled some in their preseason debut win over San Francisco, coach Bill OBrien left most of the starters in for five drives.Osweiler found rookie receiver Will Fuller for a 19-yard touchdown pass and frequently targeted the speedy pass-catcher as the Saints secondary turned heavy attention to DeAndre Hopkins, who was held to just an 8-yard catch.I think were just trying to lull defenses to sleep for the regular season and make people think we forgot about him, Osweiler said of Hopkins lack of attention.As far as his targets in the preseason, thats just how it goes sometimes, but I can promise you that DeAndre is in our thoughts every single play.With four Texans starters on the offensive line out, Houstons running game struggled for most of the game to get past the Saints tough front.Nick Fairley had an active game for New Orleans (0-2), keeping starting running back Lamar Miller in check for just 16 yards on six carries.The Texans were without left tackle Duane Brown -- who has missed the offseason rehabbing a torn quad, but hopes to be ready for Week 1 -- right guard Jeff Allen, who missed the game because of a death in the family, rookie center Nick Martin (high ankle sprain) and right tackle Derek Newton (strained hamstring).The one Houston offensive line starter who played in the game -- left guard Xavier Sua-Filo -- was beaten by Fairley, who sacked Osweiler.For the most part, however, Houstons slew of backups on the line gave Osweiler and backup quarterback Tom Savage ample passing time, allowing just one sack.New Orleans pass protection, on the other hand, kept Drew Brees and backup quarterback Luke McCown on the run for much of the game. Brees was sacked by Jadeveon Clowney for a 14-yard loss in the second quarter. Houstons pressure came without J.J. Watt, who is still recovering from back surgery, but hopes to return near the start of the season.We need him -- we need him back, Clowney said of Watt. Hes doing his best to get healthhy and get back out there for the team.ddddddddddddith Saints receivers Brandin Cooks and Willie Snead sitting out the game for unspecified reasons, receiver Brandon Coleman received plenty of attention, drawing 10 targets, six catches and 47 yards. Running backs Mark Ingram (seven carries, 11 yards) and C.J. Spiller (one carry, 3 yards) had quiet games, but rarely found much running room.The good thing is I know we can fix all of those things, Brees said. The unfortunate thing is that it showed up in three consecutive possessions tonight. So were not very happy about it.ROOKIE WATCHSaints: WR Michael Thomas, a second-round pick, received scarce playing time in the first half, receiving just one target in limited snaps. FS Vonn Bell, another second-round pick, was active in the New Orleans secondary, making good reads and forcing players out of bounds. Bell is pushing for a starting job.Texans: WR Will Fuller, the 21st overall pick, was a frequent target of both starter Brock Osweiler and backup Tom Savage. Fuller was targeted eight times in the first half, catching four passes for 73 yards, including a 19-yard touchdown.QB COMPARISONSaints: Drew Brees was 5 for 8 for 29 yards and an interception. Backup Luke McCown was 12 of 16 for 101 yards.Texans: Brock Osweiler was 12 of 19 for 124 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Backup Tom Savage was 7 of 12 for 75 yards.POSITION BATTLESSaints: Veteran DT C.J. Wilson had a sack in the fourth quarter on third-string QB Brandon Weeden as he pushes for a roster spot with the injury loss of Sheldon Rankins, who could miss the season. ... Kai Forbath converted both of his field-goal attempts, from 33 and 37 yards, while Connor Barth converted his only attempt from 33 yards as they both push for the job.Texans: K Nick Novak converted all three of his field-goal attempts, from 49, 46 and 36 yards, and hit his only extra-point attempt as he fends off competition from rookie Kaimi Fairbairn.INJURY UPDATESaints: In addition to WRs Cooks and Snead, DT John Jenkins, LB Stephone Anthony, FB Austin Johnson and TE Garrett Griffin were on the sideline and not in full pads, all with minor injuries. Saints coach Sean Payton reported no injuries suffered during the game.Texans: K Nick Novak was slow to get up after a collision on the final kickoff of the game. A trainer met him halfway as he slowly walked off the field, but the injury did not appear serious. Texans coach Bill OBrien reported no injuries suffered during the game.QUOTABLESaints: When we put that tape on tomorrow, there werent a lot of good things, Payton said.Texans: This was his coming-out game, getting that first touchdown. He has definitely improved and it showed today, Hopkins on rookie WR Will Fuller.---Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '