Recap: We Are So Back, Rangers Win 2-1

Jan 14, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) hugs goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) after defeating the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsFollowing a four game losing skid, the Rangers picked up a massive pair of points to get back on track with a 2-1 win over Washington. It wasn’t the prettiest of showings, but there was no question that heading into this one it was both a must win and a can’t lose. The big headline going into the second half of the matinee back to backs was Kaapo Kakko’s return to the lineup after missing 21 games with a lower-body injury. Without skipping a beat, he hopped right back on that top line with Zibanejad and Kreider to help propel this team to a much needed win.

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