Highlights from the Rangers’ Game 4 win over the Capitals, which secured a series sweep:
3 Stars
1. Artemi Panarin
Scoring the game-winning goal, assisting on a go-ahead score earlier and leading the Rangers with four shots on goal in the series-clinching victory, Panarin made an impact in this series after having none in last year’s first-round exit.
2. Mika Zibanejad
Teeing up two crucial goals Sunday night, Zibanejad ultimately finished with a team-leading seven points in the first-round series.
3. Kaapo Kakko
The Finnish wing buried the Rangers’ first goal, when he capitalized on Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen’s giveaway 57 seconds after puck drop.
Key Moment:
The penalty kill had set the Rangers apart all series long and when that unit was called upon shortly after Panarin scored a go-ahead goal, it delivered once again to tee up Jack Roslovic’s series-sealing empty-net goal.
Quote of the Day
“I just think that it says we’re a good hockey team. We showed it every game. I think even tonight, when we weren’t at our best, we still were able to do the little things right whenever we had a lead.”
— Vincent Trocheck