Game 3 of NHL Playoffs Round 1: Rangers Target Sweep Against Capitals Following 2-0 Lead in Series

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

In the opening series of the NHL Playoffs, the New York Rangers, with a season tally of 55 wins, 23 losses, and 4 overtime losses, currently lead the Washington Capitals, who have accumulated a record of 40 wins, 31 losses, and 11 overtime losses, by two games. The Capitals' performance in Metropolitan Division matchups stands at 16 wins, 11 losses, and one overtime loss, whereas the Rangers have a stronger division record of 20 wins, 8 losses, and no overtime losses. Key players for the Capitals have been Tom Wilson, who has scored 18 goals and made 17 assists, and Alexander Ovechkin, who has managed 5 goals and 1 assist in recent games. On the Rangers' side, Artemi Panarin shines with 49 goals and 71 assists, accompanied by Chris Kreider who has contributed with 5 goals and 5 assists in the latest 10 games. Lately, the Capitals have been scoring at an average rate of 2.1 goals per game, whereas the Rangers have upped the ante with an average of 3.2 goals per game. Regarding player availability, the Capitals are without Rasmus Sandin due to an upper body injury, Nicklas Backstrom because of his hip, Nick Jensen also with an upper body issue, Ethan Bear for personal reasons, and Vincent Iorio, again with an upper body injury. The Rangers are playing without Blake Wheeler, who is dealing with a lower-body injury, and Filip Chytil, sidelined by an upper-body injury.

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