New York Rangers to Face Washington Capitals in First Round of Playoffs
Rangers Split Regular Season Series with Capitals
Home Team Won Every Game in Regular Season Matchups
The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals will face off in the first round of the playoffs after both teams qualified for the postseason on the final day of the regular season. The two teams split their four regular season meetings, with the home team winning every game.
Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafreniere scored first-period goals to lead the Rangers to a 4-1 win over the Capitals in their final regular season game on Saturday night. The Capitals, who had already clinched a playoff berth, were without Alex Ovechkin, who was serving a one-game suspension.
The Rangers and Capitals will open their playoff series on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. The Capitals won the Presidents Trophy as the NHL's best team during the regular season, but the Rangers have been playing well since the All-Star break and will be a tough opponent.
The Capitals will be looking to win their first Stanley Cup since 2018, while the Rangers will be looking to end a 54-year Stanley Cup drought.
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