‘Deep’ Rangers completely overpowering Capitals in every facet of playoff series
NY Post
The Rangers are two games into these Stanley Cup playoffs and it’s quite clear what their superpower is, why they were Presidents’ Trophy winners and are a favorite to drink from the cherished chalice for the first time in 30 years.
Depth is the Rangers’ superpower.
Depth is the reason that, after Tuesday night’s 4-3 win over the Capitals in Game 2 of the playoffs at the Garden, they take a 2-0 series lead to Washington on Friday night.
Depth is the reason the Rangers have looked like the superior team in this series.
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On Sunday night, it was their fourth line, highlighted by rookie Matt Rempe, who hasn’t even played 20 NHL games yet, that was the star of the show.
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