Rangers vs. Capitals Game 4 prediction: NHL Playoff odds, picks
Commercial content. Over 21 years old. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. Let’s call a spade a spade. The Capitals are not a playoff-caliber team. We knew this at the start of the series, but it’s become clear throughout the first three postseason games against […]
Rangers not letting noise ‘creep in’ with chance to sweep Capitals
WASHINGTON — Standing at a podium with the Stanley Cup Playoffs logo in the background, Jacob Trouba painted a picture of his Rangers team. It’s a real-life look at how the Blueshirts have operated under the bright spotlight throughout the season, from losing in the first round of last year’s playoffs to winning the Presidents […]
Rangers clip Capitals to grab big 3-0 series lead
WASHINGTON, DC — The Rangers finally got it. The always-coveted, always-elusive 3-0 lead in the playoff series that has eluded them for years is officially the Blueshirts’, marching into our nation’s capital and taking the lead in the playoff series. They defeated a determined Washington team 3-1 in three games. The first round will be […]
Rangers, Capitals have plenty of playoff history in nation’s capital
WASHINGTON — As I entered the cramped visitor locker room after Friday morning’s optional skate hour ahead of Game 3 between the Rangers and Caps, my mind’s eye saw me in the first stable on the right. I could see Chris Drury sitting there. I never imagined Drury, the club’s current general manager. Instead, I […]
Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital’s residents
The special anti-terrorism measures in place to protect the unprecedented opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on the River Seine will also apply to all buildings along the route, including those working or living there. and their guests will undergo background checks. Paris Police Chief Laurent Nunez said on Thursday. Nuñez said those affected will […]
Capitals ‘confused’ by no-call on Artemi Panarin huge hit on T.J. Oshie
Capitals head coach Spencer Carberry hit Rangers forward Artemi with a big hit on TJ Oshie that eliminated the Caps from Game 2 of the first round playoff series against the Blueshirts. Panarin was “confused” as to why he wasn’t penalized. Panarin appeared to take a high on Oshie as he tried to check him […]
Deep’ Rangers completely overpowering Capitals in playoffs
The Rangers have two games left in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but what is their superpower and why they are the favorites to win the Presidents Trophy and drink from the cherished cup for the first time in 30 years? is obvious. Depth is the Rangers’ superpower. It was that depth that helped the Capitals […]
Rangers’ relentless special teams paying dividends against Capitals
In a 4-3 win over the Capitals on Tuesday night in Game 2 of this first-round series, the Rangers collected two power-play goals and a short-handed goal in a multifaceted victory. There’s a lot to like about the Blueshirts’ special teams game through their first two playoff contests. The Rangers have only utilized two of […]
Alex Ovechkin called out by Capitals coach after being non-factor against Rangers
Has anyone seen Alex Ovechkin? Washington’s superstar goal scorer had missed the first two games of the playoff series against the Rangers, which they led 2-0 after Tuesday’s 4-3 win at the Garden. The 38-year-old Ovechkin, who leads the Caps with 31 goals this season and is chasing Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, did not […]
Rangers vs. Capitals Game 2 prediction: NHL playoffs props, bets
Commercial content. Over 21 years old. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. The New York Rangers looked like kids in a candy store in Game 1 against the Washington Capitals, creating a plethora of scoring opportunities. Seven of those shots came off Artemi Panarin’s stick, […]