Rangers' special teams lead way as Blueshirts fend off Capitals comeback in Game 2 win


by New York Post

New York Post— The Rangers rode their special teams to a 2-0 series lead against the Capitals on Tuesday night.

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...

WTOP—Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals for 2-0 series lead. Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents' Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.

WTOP—Rangers win 4-3 over Capitals for 2-0 series lead. NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Tuesday night for a 2