This is the fifth playoff series between the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals since the start of 2009 and of the previous four meetings, three of them went all the way to Game 7. This series has the potential to be just as close.
The first two contests were decided by only one goal and each squad took one of those games. That’s a net positive for Washington though as the series began in New York. Now the onus is on the Rangers to win at least one contest on the road and their first opportunity will come tonight in Game 3.
The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET and air on NBCSN, but you can tune in at 6:30 for the pregame coverage. You also have the option of streaming the contest via NBC Sports Live Extra:
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