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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.

New York Rangers’ Artemi Panarin delivered a jarring hit on Washington Capitals’ T.J. Oshie during Game 2 of their playoff series. Panarin’s hit sent Oshie flying to the ice, prompting a video review. Officials ruled the hit was clean, sparking a debate about its legality. Oshie briefly left the game for concussion protocol but returned to finish. The Rangers won 4-3, taking a 2-0 series lead.

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin has been conspicuously absent in the first two games of the playoff series against the New York Rangers, who currently hold a 2-0 lead. Despite leading the Caps in goals this season, Ovechkin has failed to register a single shot on goal in Game 1 and was limited to one in Tuesday’s Game 2. The Rangers’ effective defensive strategy, including physicality and line combination adjustments, has rendered Ovechkin virtually invisible on the ice. Washington coach Spencer Carbery acknowledged Ovechkin’s struggles, attributing them to tough matchups and a lack of scoring opportunities. Carbery remains confident that Ovechkin can turn things around at home, where the Caps will have more control over line combinations and matchups. Meanwhile, the Rangers continue to capitalize on Ovechkin’s absence, with Mika Zibanejad highlighting the team’s effective pressure on the Washington power play.

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 Rangers’ depth has been on full display in the first two games of their Stanley Cup playoff series against the Capitals. Eight different Rangers have scored their eight goals, showcasing the team’s well-roundedness and making them a formidable opponent.

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, 38, has yet to record a point in the playoff series against the Rangers. He has registered just one shot on goal in two games. Ovechkin’s struggles have been evident in his low shot volume and his inability to create scoring chances. Despite a slow start to the season, Ovechkin tallied 31 goals and had 34 assists in 79 games. Capitals coach Spencer Carbery is confident that Ovechkin can turn things around in the postseason.

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.

New York Rangers’ goaltender Igor Shesterkin shared a heartwarming moment with his 1-year-old son, Timofey, during warmups before the Rangers’ 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 2 of the NHL playoffs. Timofey, wearing a blue cap and a Rangers bomber jacket, watched his father from down by the ice, held up by his mother, Anna Butusova. As Shesterkin came into view, Timofey smiled and banged on the glass, seemingly urging his father to get back into the net. Shesterkin acknowledged his son with a nod and skated away.,