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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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Rempe Believes he’s Built for Playoffs

His initiation to the Stanley Cup Playoffs came early. Out came Matt Rempe for his first shift over a minute into Game 1 for the Rangers. Immediately, he heard the MSG sellout crowd chant, “Rempe, Rempe!!” Ever since his arrival, … 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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Inside the First Round: The East

On Saturday, April 20, the Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway. There are two games featured on TBS and TNT. Both are in the Eastern Conference. First up is the Islanders taking on the Hurricanes. That’ll be followed by the Maple … 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 to face Capitals in First Round

On Tuesday night, the Rangers learned who their opponent would be in the first round of the playoffs. They’ll face the Capitals. The best of seven series begins on Sunday afternoon at 3 EST at Madison Square Garden. How the … 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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Laviolette endorses Rempe as a possibility for playoffs

Later tonight, the Rangers play their final game of the regular season when Senators visit Madison Square Garden. Faceoff is set for 7:30 PM. It’s rather simple. A win will wrap up both the Metropolitan Division and the President’s Trophy. … Continue reading

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