The New York Rangers will host the Washington Capitals in Game 2 of the first round of the NHL playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, April 23. The Rangers currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series, after defeating the Capitals 4-1 in the series opener.
The Rangers, who finished the regular season with a 55-23-4 record, are led by Artemi Panarin, who has 49 goals and 69 assists this season. Adam Fox has also been a key contributor, with two goals and eight assists in his last 10 games.
The Capitals, who finished the regular season with a 40-31-11 record, are led by John Carlson, who has 10 goals and 42 assists this season. Alexander Ovechkin has also been a key contributor, with five goals and two assists in his last 10 games.
The Rangers are 55-23-4 overall and 19-8-0 against the Metropolitan Division. The Capitals are 40-31-11 overall with a 16-10-1 record against the Metropolitan Division.
The Rangers have given up 226 goals while scoring 278 for a +52 scoring differential. The Capitals have given up 226 goals while scoring 259 for a -3 scoring differential.
The Rangers are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games, while the Capitals are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games.
The Rangers are the favorites to win Game 2, but the Capitals are a dangerous team and could easily pull off an upset. The game is sure to be a close and exciting one.
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