The last time the Rangers and Capitals met in the playoffs, was in 2009 when the Rangers blew a 3-1 series lead to lose in Game 7. It was John Tortorella’s first and only playoff series as Rangers’ head coach, and he’ll be behind the bench again as the Rangers and Capitals open up the series on Wednesday.
The Caps have turned it around since a 6-0 loss to New York on February 25th, finishing the year 16-3-1 and allowing more than two goals in just four of those games. By contrast the Rangers have gone 11-7-1 over the same period, and managed two or fewer goals – excluding shootout goals – in twelve of those games.
Full Rangers’ playoff schedule:
Game 1 – Wednesday April 13th @ Washington – 7:30pm (Versus)
Game 2 – Friday April 15th @ Washington – 7:30pm
Game 3 – Sunday April 17th @ New York – 3:00pm
Game 4 – Wednesday April 20th @ New York – 7:00pm
Game 5 – Saturday April 23rd @ Washington – 3:00pm
Game 6 – Monday April 25th @ New York – TBD
Game 7 – Wednesday April 27th @ Washington – TBD
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