Peter Laviolette's playoff experience guided Rangers through Capitals' muck


by New York Post

New York Post— Peter Laviolette has been around a few of these things before.

New York Post—Rangers' Peter Laviolette knows having rest in playoffs can go both ways. Whether the extra rest will serve as a benefit or detriment is yet to be seen, but the Rangers were scheduled to be off on Monday and Tuesday before they return to practice on Wednesday.

The Washington Times—Rangers sweep Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs. Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal on the power play early in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 23 saves and the New York Rangers advanced to the second round of the playoffs by finishing off a sweep of the Washington Capitals with a 4-2 victory in Game 4 on Sunday night.

NBC4 Washington—Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs. The New York Rangers have advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs after finishing off a sweep of the Washington Capitals with a 4-2 victory in Game 4. Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal on the power play early in the third period. Igor Shesterkin finished with 23 saves in another brilliant performance. Alex Ovechkin did not have a point in the series. The Rangers will next face either the Carolina Hurricanes or crosstown rival New York Islanders for a spot in the Eastern Conference...