Rangers' penalty kill stifled Capitals in key Game 1 edge
by New York Post
New York Post— Special teams become more magnified than ever in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Sometimes, the power play or penalty kill can be the difference in a game.
New York Post—Six first-period penalties disrupt rhythm of Rangers-Capitals Game 1. The officials were surprisingly whistle-happy through the opening 20 minutes of Game 1 between the Rangers and Capitals on Sunday at the Garden.
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.
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.