New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad, left, chases the puck during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin makes a save during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Rangers' Vincent Trocheck, left, celebrates after a goal by Artemi Panarin during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Washington Capitals' Connor McMichael, right, and New York Rangers' Adam Fox compete for the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Rangers' Kaapo Kakko, left, and Washington Capitals' Trevor van Riemsdyk, right, compete for the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin shoots during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Washington Capitals' Martin Fehervary, center right, reacts after scoring during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Rangers' Jimmy Vesey, center, races for the puck with Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie, left, and Dylan McIlrath during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin, left, celebrates after his goal with Ryan Lindgren during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin shoots during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)