Sunday afternoon, the Boston Bruins escaped the Verizon Center with a 4-3 overtime victory to force Game 7 in what has become an epic 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff series with the Washington Capitals. But don't take my word for it - listen to the fine folks at the Elias Sports Bureau. Via Chuck Gormley of CSNwashington.com:

#CapsBruins Elias has just confirmed this is the first time in NHL history six straight games in a series have been decided by one goal — Chuck Gormley (@ChuckGormleyCSN) April 22, 2012

The full list of final scores from the series' first six games:

Game 1: Boston 1, Washington 0 (OT)

Game 2: Washington 2, Boston 1 (2OT)

Game 3: Boston 4, Washington 3

Game 4: Washington 2, Boston 1

Game 5: Washington 4, Boston 3

Game 6: Boston 4, Washington 3 (OT)

We'll have plenty more on these games and the rest of the 2012 NHL Playoffs on SB Nation D.C., so keep it locked to this StoryStream for all the latest news and updates. For more news, analysis, and discussion on Capitals hockey, please head over to Japers' Rink. For the opponent's perspective all series, check out Stanley Cup of Chowder. You can also head over to the SB Nation NHL hub page for more on hockey news as the playoffs begin.