Rangers clip Capitals to grab commanding 3-0 first-round series lead


by New York Post

New York Post— WASHINGTON — The Rangers finally got it. The always-coveted and always-elusive 3-0 lead in a playoff series that has evaded them for years...

NBC4 Washington—Special teams carry Rangers to a Game 3 win and a 3-0 series lead on the Capitals. The New York Rangers are one win away from the advancing after beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Vincent Trocheck had a power-play goal and a short-handed assist in the dominant special teams performance. Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves at the other end to stymy the Capitals and push them to the brink of elimination. Chris Kreider and Barclay Goodrow also scored for the Rangers, and Mika Zibanejad had two assists. Game 4 is Sunday night in...

ABC7 New York—Rangers defeat Hurricanes 4-3 in Game 1 of second round, take 1-0 series lead. Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, Artemi Panarin also scored and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Sunday in Game 1 of their second-round series.

ABC7 New York—New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in double overtime to take 2-0 series lead. The New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in double overtime Tuesday night to take a 2-0 series lead.