New York Rangers (55-23-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (40-31-11, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Rangers -172, Capitals +144; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Rangers lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers visit the Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Tuesday for the seventh time this season. The Rangers won 4-3 in the previous meeting. Washington has gone 40-31-11 overall with a 16-11-1 record in Metropolitan Division play. The Capitals have gone 16-3-6 in games decided by a single goal. New York has a 20-8-0
GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
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82 | 55 | 23 | 4 | 114 | |
82 | 52 | 23 | 7 | 111 | |
82 | 39 | 27 | 16 | 94 | |
82 | 40 | 31 | 11 | 91 | |
82 | 38 | 32 | 12 | 88 | |
82 | 38 | 33 | 11 | 87 | |
82 | 38 | 39 | 5 | 81 | |
82 | 27 | 43 | 12 | 66 |