Jack Roslovic, acquired by the Rangers at the trade deadline, scored a crucial goal in Game 2 against the Capitals, breaking a 2-2 tie and helping the Rangers secure a 4-3 victory. Roslovic’s performance, which included noticeable improvements in transition and space creation, was praised by Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery as ‘high, high-end, elite play.’ Additionally, Mika Zibanejad moved up the Rangers’ franchise all-time list with his seventh career playoff power-play goal, and K’Andre Miller became the fourth defenseman in the past 20 years to score a game-winning shorthanded goal in the playoffs.
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The New York Rangers’ special teams played a significant role in their Game 2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night, with the team scoring two power-play goals and a shorthanded goal. The Rangers’ power play has been a source of momentum, generating shots and keeping possession in the offensive zone. On the penalty kill, the Rangers have allowed just two goals on six Capitals power plays and have scored a shorthanded goal of their own.
The New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals 4-3 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Tuesday, taking a commanding 2-0 lead. Jack Roslovic and K’Andre Miller scored special teams goals in the second period to give the Rangers a 4-2 advantage. Tom Wilson’s goal in the third period brought the Capitals within one, but New York held on for the victory. Igor Shesterkin made 23 saves for the Rangers, while Charlie Lindgren allowed four goals on 27 shots for the Capitals. Game 3 of the series will be played in Washington on Friday.