Rangers stars, key moment from Game 1 win over Capitals: Jimmy Vesey dominated


by New York Post

New York Post— 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.

New York Post—Rangers' penalty kill stifled Capitals in key Game 1 edge. 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.

NHL.com—Rangers score twice in 3rd, sweep Capitals with win in Game 4. WASHINGTON -- Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist, and the New York Rangers eliminated the Washington Capitals with a 4-2 win in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Capital One Arena on Sunday.New York will play either the Carolina Hurricanes or New York Islanders in the second round. The Hurricanes lead that best-of-7 series 3-1. Kaapo Kakko, Vincent Trocheck and Jack Roslovic scored for the Rangers, who are the No. 1 seed from the Metropolitan Division. Mika Zibanejad had...