The New York Rangers will face the Washington Capitals in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the series starting at Madison Square Garden.

• New York Rangers will host the Washington Capitals
• The series will begin at Madison Square Garden
• The success often depends on the Capitals' goaltender, Charlie Lindgren

• The Rangers are considered one of the league's dominant forces
• Washington Capitals are known for their physicality and strong goaltending

The first two games of the series will be at Madison Square Garden, followed by games at Capital One Arena in DC, with the potential for seven games in total.

The New York Rangers face a critical series against the Washington Capitals, aiming to overcome their division rivals and advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.