Dominant in nearly every facet of hockey, the New York Rangers outmatched the Washington Capitals to move on to the second round of the NHL playoffs in sweeping fashion.
They won all four games thanks to talent advantages from the net out, superior special teams and a blend of depth and balance. They’re the first team to advance and in the process looked every bit like a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.
“Come this time of year, you need everyone on your team,” he added. “Everyone’s leaned on to contribute in whatever way you contribute to your team. … It’s been great for us, and it’s something that we’re going to need to continue.” One benefit they have this time is some extra time off, which players from the deep 2022 run playoff run understand is beneficial after going through seven-game series in each of the first two rounds that time and feeling the toll it took on them in losing to Tampa Bay in the Eastern Conference final.
As will their depth that has so far kept any player from averaging more than 23 minutes of ice time, a far cry from the Capitals needing top defenseman John Carlson to play nearly half of every game because of injuries on their blue line.
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