The first-round series against the Capitals could’ve been a play-in round in comparison to the pace and intensity the Hurricanes brought into the second round, but the Rangers didn’t flinch.

No, the Blueshirts were braced and ready for the uptick in competition, welcoming even, of the Game 1 challenge that saw the home team bookend the game with two strong periods in a tone-setting 4-3 win over Carolina late Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.

Not a beat was missed by the Rangers, whose goalie, top six skaters and special teams all picked up right where they left off in Round 1.

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