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How Sweep It Is: Rangers finish off the Capitals to advance to Second Round

How sweep it is. The Rangers took care of business by defeating the Capitals 4-2 to advance to the second round. They swept the best of seven series. Now, they’ll await the winner between the Hurricanes and Islanders. The Canes … Continue reading

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Shesterkin slams the door shut to put Rangers within a game of Second Round

The Rangers are one win away from reaching the second round. In stifling the Capitals to take Game 3 by a score of 3-1 at Capital One Arena, they silenced the crowd who rocked the red. On Sunday night, they’ll … Continue reading

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Lafreniere a Factor for Rangers in First Two Games

Entering the playoffs, most of the focus was on Artemi Panarin for the Rangers. He had a great regular season by achieving new career highs in goals (49), points (120), power-play goals (11), shots (303), and even strength points (75). … Continue reading

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Rangers go two up on Capitals: Dig deep to take Game 2

It didn’t come easy. Two days later, the Rangers held off the Capitals in a hard fought game. They dug deep for a 4-3 win to take Game 2 at a loud Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. They now … Continue reading

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Fourth line stars in Rangers’ Game 1 win over Capitals

For a period, nothing happened. Aside from some penalties taken and power plays killed off, there wasn’t much to get excited about. Unless you like watching paint dry. After a flat start, the Rangers sprang to life in an inspired … Continue reading

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Series Preview: Rangers battle Capitals in First Round

This is it. All the wins and points the Rangers racked up during a record-breaking season come down to the playoffs. They won the President’s Trophy to warn home ice for as long as they play this spring. The 55 … Continue reading

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Rangers shut out Senators to clinch the Presidents’ Trophy

The Rangers ended the regular season in good fashion. Playing for home ice, they shut out the Senators 4-0 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. By defeating the Senators, the Rangers won a franchise record 55th game to finish … Continue reading

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Chytil practices after previously being ruled out for season

Filip Chytil wasn’t supposed to be a playoff option for the Rangers. Previously ruled out for the season due to suffering another concussion while on the ice back in late January, he skated without a non-contact jersey at this morning’s … Continue reading

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Trocheck recognized by fans as the Steven McDonald Award winner

Prior to last night’s game against Montreal, the Rangers held a special ceremony on the ice. For the 36th year, the Steven McDonald Award was presented by son Conor McDonald and Mom Patti Ann. Conor hit all the right notes … Continue reading

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Participants react to Line Brawl

Wednesday night was eventful at the world’s most famous arena. A line brawl broke out at the start of the game played between the Devils and Rangers. The most anticipated fight between heavyweights Kurtis MacDermid and Matt Rempe didn’t disappoint. … Continue reading

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