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The New York Rangers have made a strong start to the playoffs, with Mika Zibanejad playing at a high level and Gerard Gallant’s coaching decisions paying off. Zibanejad has been dynamic and engaged, while Gallant’s decision to put Chris Kreider on the penalty kill has been a major success. The Rangers’ defense has also been impressive, with young players like K’Andre Miller and Braden Schneider stepping up. Despite some questionable officiating calls against Dryden Rempe, the Rangers are in a good position to take a 2-0 lead in the series against the Washington Capitals.

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 first-round playoff series on Tuesday, taking a 2-0 lead. Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each contributed a goal and an assist for the Rangers, while Jack Roslovic and K’Andre Miller also scored. Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves in net for New York, which has now won four straight and 12 of its last 15 games.

The New York Rangers took a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals with a 4-3 victory on Tuesday night. Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist for the Rangers, who were 2 for 6 on the power play and scored a short-handed goal. Tom Wilson had a goal and an assist for the Capitals, who had won four of five to close the season and take the second wild card in the Eastern Conference.

Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night, giving the Presidents’ Trophy winners a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.

The Rangers have a history of losing their home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs, most recently against the Devils last year. This year, they face the Capitals, who have the worst goal differential of any playoff team since 1990-91. The Rangers will need to maintain their focus and avoid squandering their chances to close out the series.

Despite their regular season success, the New York Rangers have three players who underperformed during the season and need to step up in the playoffs: Jacob Trouba, K’Andre Miller, and Mika Zibanejad. If these players can improve their performance, the Rangers have the potential to win the Stanley Cup.

Tom Wilson, known for his physical play, ignited controversy after delivering two questionable hits on Mika Zibanejad during Game 1 of the Rangers-Capitals series. The incidents sparked outrage from Rangers fans, leading to a scuffle between Wilson and Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider. Wilson’s history with the Rangers, including a previous altercation with Pavel Buchnevich, fueled the ongoing animosity between the teams. The NHL is reviewing the hits, while Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday night.