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GAME HIGHLIGHTS: New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals (4/21/24)
APRIL 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Gm 1: Capitals @ Rangers 4/21 | NHL Playoffs 2024
APRIL 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Jimmy Vesey and Artemi Panarin lead Rangers to 4-1 win over Capitals in Game 1

Jimmy Vesey had a goal and an assist, Artemi Panarin also scored, and the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series
APRIL 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers' Chris Kreider Slips Backhand Past Charlie Lindgren On Breakaway
APRIL 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Can the Capitals Upset the Presidents' Trophy Winning Rangers? The Presidents’ Trophy winning New York Rangers enter the playoffs looking to secure their first Stanley Cup since 1994, but can the Washing...
APRIL 21, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Vincent Iorio - Exits Sunday's game Iorio (upper body) is questionable to return to Sunday's Game 1 matchup against the Rangers.
Impact Iorio was injured in the second period of the contest after being hit hard into the boards by Alexis Lafreniere. The 21-year-old Iorio appeared to be favoring his shoulder as he made his way off the ice.
APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
No such thing as brothers during the Stanley Cup Playoffs 🙅‍♂️👋❌
APRIL 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Nick Jensen - Won't play Sunday Jensen (upper body) won't suit up Sunday for the Caps' playoff opener against the Rangers, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Jensen missed Washington's final two regular-season games after suffering an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old blueliner had a goal and 14 points with a minus-9 rating in 78 games this year. With both Jensen and Rasmus Sandin out, Alexander Alexeyev, Dylan McIlrath and Vincent Iorio will round out Washington's defensive corps.
APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rasmus Sandin - Unavailable for Game 1 Sandin (upper body) won't play Sunday in Game 1 versus the Rangers, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Impact Sandin also missed the final five games of the regular season. He picked up three goals, 23 points, 79 shots on net, 106 blocked shots and 75 hits in 68 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign. With Nick Jensen (upper body) unavailable as well, Vincent Iorio and Dylan McIlrath will suit up in Sunday's contest.
APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Charlie Lindgren - Facing Rangers in Game 1 Lindgren will defend the road net in Game 1 against the Rangers on Sunday, according to Colin Stephenson of Newsday.
Impact Lindgren posted a 25-16-7 record with six shutouts, a 2.67 GAA and a .911 save percentage over 50 appearances in 2023-24. He also went 2-1-0 versus the Rangers, stopping 85 of 89 shots. The Rangers ranked seventh overall with 3.39 goals per contest during the regular season.
APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
How to watch Rangers vs. Capitals Game 1 of NHL Playoffs for free The New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals to start the Eastern Conference first round on Sunday.
APRIL 21, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals Game 1 FREE LIVE STREAM (4/21/24): Watch first round of Stanley Cup Playoffs online | Time, TV, channel The New York Rangers face the Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, on Sunday, Ap...
APRIL 21, 2024 • NJ.COM
Capitals set to open Stanley Cup playoff series against New York Rangers The Washington Capitals are set to meet the New York Rangers in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Game 1 of the first-round series is Sunday afterno...
APRIL 21, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Capitals vs. Rangers: time, how to live stream Game 1 of NHL playoffs The New York Rangers will welcome the Washington Capitals to Madison Square Garden for a 3 p.m. EDT game on Sunday, April 21.
APRIL 21, 2024 • PENNLIVE.COM
What channel is the New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals game today (4/21/24)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel for Game 1 of Stanley Cup Playoffs The New York Rangers face the Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, on Sunday, Ap...
APRIL 21, 2024 • NJ.COM
Charlie Lindgren 'battled so darn hard' for star turn with Capitals When the Capitals takes the ice Sunday for Game 1 against the Rangers, there’s no question about which goaltender is expected to lead them o...
APRIL 21, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Washington Capitals at NY Rangers Game 1 odds, picks and predictions The Washington Capitals (40-31-11) and the New York Rangers (55-23-4) meet in Game 1 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 1st-round series Sun...
APRIL 21, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM
HockeyBuzz.com - Jan Levine - 2024 Series Overview and Preview - Round 1 - Rangers-Capitals NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
APRIL 21, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
Rangers vs. Capitals: 5 keys to playoff series The talent gap is wide and Rangers should be able to handle the wild card Capitals, who had a minus-37 goal differential.
APRIL 20, 2024 • NEWSDAY.COM

Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers open playoffs against a familiar foe in surging Capitals

The New York Rangers were the first team to clinch a playoff spot and finished with the NHL’s best record to earn the Presidents’ Trophy
APRIL 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nick Jensen - Skating before practice Saturday Jensen (upper body) skated in a non-contact jersey before practice Saturday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Impact Jensen was stretchered off the ice a week ago against Tampa Bay and missed the last two games of the regular season. Jensen will have to get better in a hurry if he hopes to play in Game 1 versus the Rangers on Sunday. Jensen had 14 points, 62 hits and 123 blocked shots in 78 games during the regular season. Should Jensen be unable to play, expect to see Vincent Iorio remain in the lineup.
APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rasmus Sandin - Practicing in non-contact jersey Sandin (upper body) is at morning practice Saturday, in a non-contact jersey, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Impact The Capitals play Game 1 versus the Rangers on Sunday and it's starting to look like Sandin won't be ready to return. Sandin missed the last five games of the regular season with the injury, finishing the season with three goals and 20 assists in 68 appearances. Should Sandin be unavailable Sunday, look for Dylan McIlrath to dress as the Capitals' sixth defenseman.
APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Five things to watch as the Caps meet the Rangers in the Stanley Cup playoffs Here’s what to know — and what to keep an eye on — as Rangers-Capitals gets underway in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
APRIL 20, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Ryan vs. Charlie Lindgren is a source of pride, stress for family Ryan and Charlie Lindgren will face each other in a rare playoff meeting between skater and goalie brothers.
APRIL 20, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

New York hosts Washington to open the NHL Playoffs

The New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals to start the Eastern Conference first round
APRIL 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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