Highlights from Game 4, where the Rangers defeated the Capitals to clinch the series:
3 stars
1. Artemi Panarin
Panarin, who scored the game-winning goal, assisted on the game-winning goal earlier in the series, and led the Rangers with four shots on goal in the series decider, was hitless in last year’s first-round loss, but made an impact in this series. Ta.
2. Mika Zibanejad
With two key goals on Sunday night, Zibanejad ultimately finished the first round series with a team-leading seven points.
3. Kaapokakko
The Finnish wing took advantage of Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen’s goal 57 seconds after puck drop to put an end to the Rangers’ first goal.
Key moments:
The penalty kill distinguished the Rangers throughout the series, and the unit was called upon shortly after Panarin’s go-ahead goal and again set up Jack Roslovic’s series-clinching empty-net goal.
quote of the day
“I think this shows we’re a good hockey team. We showed it every game. Even tonight, when we weren’t at our best, whenever we have a lead, we do the little things. I think we did it right.”
— Vincent Trocheck
