Highlights of the Rangers’ Game 3 victory that gave them a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Capitals:
3 stars
1. Vincent Trocheck
Trocheck, who has scored at least one point in all three games, had another goal and an assist on Friday, including a power-play goal late in the second period.
Shesterkin finished with 28 saves, his most in the series so far, and was outstanding when the Rangers needed him most. The Russian netminder played a particularly active role during the six penalty kills.
3. Mika Zibanejad
Zibanejad had two key assists in the win and also recorded at least one point in all three games.
important moment
Barclay Goodrow’s short-handed go-ahead goal in the first period changed the atmosphere at Capital One Arena and gave the Rangers momentum late in the game.
quote of the day
“[A 3-0 series lead] big. Obviously, this is a best-of-seven series for him and he needs to win four. The last one is always the hardest to get, so you can’t ease off the accelerator. We need to step up our game and take it to another level to hopefully get another win. ”
— Berkeley Goodrow
