The Rangers rode their special teams to a 2-0 series lead against the Capitals on Tuesday night.

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<figcaption>Jack Roslovic scored in the Rangers’ win over the Capitals. <span class="credit">Jason Szenes for New York Post</span></figcaption>

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Power-play goals by Mika Zibanejad and Jack Roslovic, plus a shorthanded tally from K’Andre Miller helped the Blueshirts outlast Washington for a 4-3 win at the Garden.

The series shifts to D.C. for Game 3 on Thursday night.

The Rangers rode their special teams to a 2-0 series lead against the Capitals on Tuesday night.{ai:summary}<p>Rangers secure a 2-0 series lead against Capitals with strong special teams play. Power-play goals by Zibanejad and Roslovic lift Blueshirts to 4-3 win at the Garden. #sports</p>

Rangers’ special teams leads way as Blueshirts fend off Capitals comeback in Game 2 win

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