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Rangers vs. Capitals: Rangers Eliminated From Playoffs With 6-3 Loss to Washington
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The New York Rangers were officially eliminated from the 2021 playoffs this evening after they were handed a 6-3 loss by the Washington Capitals. Washington jumped out to an early 2-0 in this game, before the Rangers rattled off three of their own in a little under seven minutes. However, the Capitals returned the favor with four unanswered goals during the final 22 minutes to secure the win.
1st Period
Nic Dowd (10) - Carl Hagelin (9) & Garnet Hathaway (11) - 14:12
The Rangers’ first mistake of the evening came at the 14:12 mark of the first period as the Capitals were able to convert on a 2-on-1 into the offensive zone. Washington was able to transition the puck all the way up the ice following a defensive zone draw, and beat the Rangers through the neutral zone. Tarmo Reunanen was caught pinching a little too far up the ice, and Nic Dowd w
Rangers vs. Penguins: Rangers Dominate Penguins 8-4 At MSG
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The New York Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in dominating fashion tonight as they put eight goals on the board in route to an 8-4 victory. Eight different Rangers scored in the game, including goals from both Alexis Lafrenière and Kaapo Kakko. Igor Shesterkin put together a 41- save performance this evening, but had plenty of help from his offense tonight as they lit up the Penguins at the other end of the ice.
1st Period
Colin Blackwell (10) - Artemiy Panarin (26) & Jacob Trouba (8) - 1:35