Through Two Games, New York Rangers Are Keeping Alex Ovechkin Noticeably Quiet


by Forbes

Forbes— Through two games against the Washington Capitals, the New York Rangers are keeping Alex Ovechkin from impacting the series.

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The Athletic—Igor Shesterkin proves why he’s New York Rangers’ backbone in ‘spectacular’ Game 3 performance. WASHINGTON — At first glance, and even on replay, it sure looked like simply whiffed on ’s knuckle puck in the first period. The star goalie sure thought so, calling it a “really strange shot.” “It goes up and down. Sometimes that happens,” Shesterkin said, still perplexed after a in which he recovered to be the Rangers’ usual backbone to help them take a 3-0 series lead over the on Friday night. Advertisement But, alas, raised his hand after the game to volunteer Carlson’s shot looked so...

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