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Rangers Hold Off Capitals to Take Game 2

The New York Rangers held off a furious late rally by the Washington Capitals to take Game 2 of their 2024 NHL Playoff series by the score of 4-3. The Capitals started the scoring in the first period on a Connor McMichael goal before the Rangers responded with goals from Vincent Trochek and Mika Zibanejad.

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Metro Division Semis Game 2: Rangers vs Capitals

The Rangers and Capitals hit the ice for Game 2 of their first round series, with the Blueshirts looking to […]

Filip Chytil News / Forever Blueshirts / 2 hours ago

Filip Chytil inching closer to a return for Rangers

The New York Rangers may soon be facing a lineup conundrum as injured forward Filip Chytil inches closer to a return. After being ruled out for the season on January 28 due to an upper-body injury, the 24-year-old made a surprise return to practice on April 12.

Will Cuylle News / Forever Blueshirts / 33 minutes ago

1 scratch cost Rangers rookie $82k bonus: report

Talk about costly decisions. When the New York Rangers made Will Cuylle a healthy scratch for their March 23 game against the Florida Panthers, it cost the rookie a bonus of $82,500, according to PuckPedia.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / 7 hours ago

3 Rangers Who Need to up Their Game as the Playoffs Go Along

After a successful regular season, the New York Rangers are off to a good start in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They won the Presidents’ Trophy, finishing with the most points in the league, and they dominated Game 1 with a 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / 2 hours ago

Rangers lines tonight: No changes, Rempe still in

As expected, there will be no change to the New York Rangers lines tonight, per Mollie Walker. The Rangers dominated […]

Matt Rempe News / Daily Faceoff / 2 hours ago

The impact Matt Rempe brings to the New York Rangers’ playoff lineup

Jonny Lazarus from Morning Cuppa Hockey joined Daily Faceoff Live to shed some light on the New York Rangers playoff matchup against the Washington Capitals and what type of impact rookie Matt Rempe brings to the lineup.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / 1 hour ago

Rangers 3 keys for Game 2 against Capitals

The New York Rangers look to hold serve on home ice when they host Game 2 of their Eastern Conference First Round series against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / 4 hours ago

Rangers need to go for the throat in Game 2

Depth, penalty killing, timely scoring, and solid team defense won Game 1 for the Rangers on Sunday afternoon. It’s a […]

Mika Zibanejad News / The Hockey Writers / 3 hours ago

Rangers’ Zibanejad Can Erase Scoring Struggles This Postseason

The New York Rangers won the Presidents’ Trophy with a 55-23-4 record thanks to excellent play from a lot of their stars. Artemi Panarin set career highs in goals (49) and points (120,) Adam Fox finished with 73 points in 72 games, Vincent Trocheck set a career high in points (77) and Chris Kreider finished with 39 goals and 36 assists.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / 2 hours ago

Rangers look to stay disciplined in Game 2 against Capitals

The New York Rangers opened up the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a resounding 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals to take a 1-0 series lead in this best-of-7 on Sunday.

Peter Laviolette News / ESPN / 1 hour ago

Peter Laviolette coached the Caps -- now he's trying to eliminate them

This is the eighth time in history where a fired coach faced his former team in the ensuing Stanley Cup playoffs; the previous seven went 6-1.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 17 hours ago

Quick-strike Rangers aim to go up 2-0 on Capitals

Sunday, the New York Rangers struck first with a three-goal, second-period barrage in a little more than two minutes to take control and open the playoffs impressively while ignoring most attempts by the Washington Capitals to physically engage them.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 13 hours ago

Rangers’ 4th Line Scoring the Key to Playoff Success

In Game 1 against the Washington Capitals, the New York Rangers’ fourth line delivered a stellar performance. Jimmy Vesey notched a goal and an assist, Barclay Goodrow contributed two assists, and Matt Rempe scored a goal.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / 21 hours ago

The New York Rangers don’t believe in the Presidents’ Trophy Curse

Presidents’ Trophy curse? The New York Rangers aren’t too fazed. They know there’s the added pressure that comes with trying to live up to the hype of being the NHL’s “best” team.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / April 21

Rangers ride 3-goal 2nd period to Game 1 win over Caps

Matt Rempe and Artemi Panarin scored 33 seconds apart in a three-goal second period as the New York Rangers opened the postseason with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Washington Capitals in an Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 21 minutes ago

Watch: Matt Rempe continues to become hero with playoff goal

Watch: Rangers' Matt Rempe continues to become cult hero with first playoff goal

Rookie fourth-line forward Matt Rempe has become something of a cult hero on Broadway due to his massive size, thunderous hits and willingness to fight all of the NHL's heavyweights.

Rangers recall forward, goaltender to fortify playoff roster

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Hurricanes have goalie Frederik Andersen to thank for Game 1 victory

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 20

Rangers try to meet high expectations, open series with Capitals

The New York Rangers seized control of the Metropolitan Division in the opening weeks of the regular season and eventually emerged from a crowded field to claim the Presidents' Trophy.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 16 hours ago

Rangers recall forward, goaltender to fortify playoff roster

The New York Rangers have recalled forward Adam Edstrom and goaltender Louis Domingue ahead of their first-round series against the Washington Capitals.

Blake Wheeler begins skating again for New York Rangers after lower-body injury

Lindgren brothers to have communication breakdown during Rangers-Capitals series

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New York Rangers News / ClutchPoints / April 20

Rangers fatal flaw that will doom them in 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The New York Rangers enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs atop the NHL. The Blueshirts finished the regular season as winners of the Presidents Trophy for claiming the league’s best record.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 23 minutes ago

Lindgren brothers to have communication breakdown during playoff series

Lindgren brothers to have communication breakdown during Rangers-Capitals series

They will be the 36th set of brothers to face each other in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Blake Wheeler News / Daily Faceoff / April 19

Blake Wheeler begins skating again for New York Rangers after lower-body injury

New York Rangers forward Blake Wheeler began skating on his own ahead of practice Friday after sustaining a lower-body on Februay 15, according to Dan Rosen. Wheeler was injured after being hit by Jayden Struble in first period of a 7-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens.

New York Rangers News / Action Network / April 19

NHL Presidents’ Trophy: Curse or noise for New York Rangers?

Is the Presidents' Trophy Curse real, and do the New York Rangers have reason to worry? Action Network's Evan Abrams digs in.

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10 bold predictions for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Lindgren brothers to have communication breakdown during Rangers-Capitals series

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 13

NHL bets: Five plays for Saturday's slate, as playoffs loom

We had no luck on our Friday prop looks, but we're on to a new day with a few looks in particular quickly catching the eye. Let's have a day in the NHL as we head into the final regular season Saturday of the year.

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Filip Chytil News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12