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. The Washington Capitals were the last team to get in the postseason after winning their final game of the season. Now, the Metropolitan Division foes meet in the first round for their first Stanley Cup playoff matchup in nine years. The Rangers, seeking their first title in 30 years, are tied for the fourth-best odds to win the Stanley Cup, according to Bet MGM Sportsbook, and the Capitals have the lowest. Game 1 of the best-of-7 series is Sunday at Madison Square Garden.