The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers engaged in a seven-game battle in last year's Eastern Conference Semifinals, and Washington will have a chance at vengeance on Sunday night.
However, victory is going to be an uphill battle on both ends.
Washington (5-8-1) has won three straight, but still ranks dead last in the East and has struggled to find consistency between the pipes under first-year coach Adam Oates. Braden Holtby has been solid during the team's winning streak, but he and Michal Neuvirth have a long way to go before the Caps are fully out of the woods.
New York (7-5-1) has also stumbled out of the gate this season, but is slowly starting to look like the tough and balanced squad that finished first in the conference last year. Following a crushing loss to the rival Islanders on February 14, the Rangers will surely be out to have a big game against Washington.
Throw in the playoff rematch implications, and this is a game that no hockey fan should miss under any circumstances.
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
When: Sunday, February 17, 6 p.m. EST
TV: NBCSN, RDS
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