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Quick-strike Rangers aim to go up 2-0 on Capitals

Sunday, the New York Rangers struck first with a three-goal, second-period barrage in a little more than two minutes to take control and open the playoffs impressively while ignoring most attempts by the Washington Capitals to physically engage them.

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Rangers to stick with game plan in Game 2 against ‘low event’ Capitals

Don’t expect the New York Rangers to open up offensively and take a lot of chances when they host the Washington Capitals in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Tuesday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 28 minutes ago

Rangers’ 4th Line Scoring the Key to Playoff Success

In Game 1 against the Washington Capitals, the New York Rangers’ fourth line delivered a stellar performance. Jimmy Vesey notched a goal and an assist, Barclay Goodrow contributed two assists, and Matt Rempe scored a goal.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / 2 hours ago

Rangers Game 1 matchups: Zibanejad, Wennberg do heavy lifting

The Rangers Game 1 matchups were a focal point for us, as it was going to give us some insight […]

Alexis Lafreniere News / Forever Blueshirts / 2 hours ago

Alexis Lafreniere massive hit game-changer for Rangers in Game 1 win vs. Capitals

There was a fair amount of physicality in the New York Rangers’ Game 1 win against the Washington Capitals in the best-of-7 Eastern Conference First Round on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.

Matt Rempe News / Empire Sports Media / 4 hours ago

Matt Rempe leads the Rangers to 4–1 win over the Capitals in postseason debut

New York Rangers center Matt Rempe scored the first goal of his career in the NHL playoffs during the Rangers’ 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday evening.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / 2 hours ago

The New York Rangers don’t believe in the Presidents’ Trophy Curse

Presidents’ Trophy curse? The New York Rangers aren’t too fazed. They know there’s the added pressure that comes with trying to live up to the hype of being the NHL’s “best” team.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / 1 hour ago

Rangers Recall: Depth, defense, 5-on-5 scoring lead way to start playoffs right

The New York Rangers came into the Stanley Cup Playoffs as a huge favorite over their first-round opponent, the Washington Capitals. After a choppy penalty-filled first period, the Presidents’ Trophy winners settled down and asserted their dominance en route to a 4-1 victory in Game 1 of the best-of-7 series Sunday.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 7 hours ago

Fourth Line Drives New York Rangers to Big Game 1 Victory Over the Washington Capitals

To succeed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, teams must have all of their lines going. It is crucial that each team’s big stars play well, that everyone plays a 200-foot game, and that they consistently get the goaltending they need to lift hockey’s Holy Grail come June.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 14 hours ago

Rangers Defeat Capitals 4-1 for 1-0 Series Lead

The Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers have so far made good on the prospect of a successful Stanley Cup Playoffs run. On Sunday afternoon they downed the Washington Capitals 4-1 in Game 1 to take the initiative in their best-of-seven first round series 1-0.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Rangers ride 3-goal 2nd period to Game 1 win over Caps

Matt Rempe and Artemi Panarin scored 33 seconds apart in a three-goal second period as the New York Rangers opened the postseason with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Washington Capitals in an Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 21 minutes ago

Watch: Matt Rempe continues to become hero with playoff goal

Watch: Rangers' Matt Rempe continues to become cult hero with first playoff goal

Rookie fourth-line forward Matt Rempe has become something of a cult hero on Broadway due to his massive size, thunderous hits and willingness to fight all of the NHL's heavyweights.

Rangers recall forward, goaltender to fortify playoff roster

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 20

Rangers try to meet high expectations, open series with Capitals

The New York Rangers seized control of the Metropolitan Division in the opening weeks of the regular season and eventually emerged from a crowded field to claim the Presidents' Trophy.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 16 hours ago

Rangers recall forward, goaltender to fortify playoff roster

The New York Rangers have recalled forward Adam Edstrom and goaltender Louis Domingue ahead of their first-round series against the Washington Capitals.

Blake Wheeler begins skating again for New York Rangers after lower-body injury

Lindgren brothers to have communication breakdown during Rangers-Capitals series

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New York Rangers News / ClutchPoints / April 20

Rangers fatal flaw that will doom them in 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The New York Rangers enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs atop the NHL. The Blueshirts finished the regular season as winners of the Presidents Trophy for claiming the league’s best record.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 29 minutes ago

Lindgren brothers to have communication breakdown during playoff series

Lindgren brothers to have communication breakdown during Rangers-Capitals series

They will be the 36th set of brothers to face each other in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Blake Wheeler News / Daily Faceoff / April 19

Blake Wheeler begins skating again for New York Rangers after lower-body injury

New York Rangers forward Blake Wheeler began skating on his own ahead of practice Friday after sustaining a lower-body on Februay 15, according to Dan Rosen. Wheeler was injured after being hit by Jayden Struble in first period of a 7-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens.

Artemi Panarin News / Empire Sports Media / April 19

Expectations are running high for Rangers star Artemi Panarin ahead of 2024 NHL Playoffs

New York Rangers star left winger Artemi Panarin has massive expectations on his shoulders with the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs kicking off on Sunday.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

Rangers’ Lafreniere Can Channel Inner Kovalev This Postseason

Alexis Lafreniere punctuated a breakout regular season with a goal in the New York Rangers‘ 82nd game of 2023-24, a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on April 15 that wrapped up the Presidents’ Trophy in this campaign in which the club set franchise marks with 55 wins and 114 points.

New York Rangers News / Action Network / April 19

NHL Presidents’ Trophy: Curse or noise for New York Rangers?

Is the Presidents' Trophy Curse real, and do the New York Rangers have reason to worry? Action Network's Evan Abrams digs in.

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Lindgren brothers to have communication breakdown during Rangers-Capitals series

Artemi Panarin News / Daily Faceoff / April 18

Which Artemi Panarin will the New York Rangers get in Round 1?

The New York Rangers’ 2023-24 regular season was one for the ages, with the club winning the Presidents’ Trophy for the first time since 2014-15. With career years from Vincent Trocheck and Alexis Lafreniere, and fantastic goaltending from both Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick, the Blueshirts looked impressive throughout the season.

Jonathan Quick News / Inside The Rink / April 18

Opinion: Rangers Should Make Quick Work of the Capitals

When it comes to the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals taking on each other in the Stanley Cup playoffs, their bouts seem to go the distance.

New York Rangers News / NHL Rumors / April 17

New York Rangers Secured the Presidents’ Trophy Enter Playoffs as Underdogs

The New York Rangers have emphatically secured the Presidents’ Trophy, awarded to the NHL team with the best regular-season record. This achievement marks a high point after the Rangers’ disappointing playoff exit to the New Jersey Devils last year.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 16

The 2023-24 New York Rangers Have Clinched the NHL’s Presidents’ Trophy

For the first time in nine seasons, the New York Rangers have clinched the somewhat infamous Presidents’ Trophy. The last time the Blueshirts won it was back during the 2014-15 season when they fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 13

NHL bets: Five plays for Saturday's slate, as playoffs loom

We had no luck on our Friday prop looks, but we're on to a new day with a few looks in particular quickly catching the eye. Let's have a day in the NHL as we head into the final regular season Saturday of the year.

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Filip Chytil News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12