Rangers' even-strength success in Game 1 win a promising playoff sign


by New York Post

New York Post— For the regular season, the Rangers were ranked 21st in the NHL in expected goals percentage in five-on-five at 49.27 percent. Their 166 goals in five-on-five ranked as the 13th-most in the league.

The Washington Times—Alex Ovechkin, Capitals struggle as Jimmy Vesey, Artemi Panarin lead Rangers to 4-1 Game 1 win. Jimmy Vesey had a goal and an assist, Artemi Panarin also scored, and the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

New York Post—Rangers stars, key moment from Game 1 win over Capitals: Jimmy Vesey dominated. 3 Stars from the Rangers’ 4-1 Game 1 win over the Capitals on Sunday.

Daily Mail—LeBron James and the Lakers keep their NBA playoff hopes alive as LA's star man puts up 30 points in 119-108 win over the Nuggets to reduce series deficit to 3-1 and set up crucial fifth game. LeBron James scored 30 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers stave off elimination with a 119-108 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night in Game 4 of a Western Conference playoff series.