Vesey, Panarin lead Rangers to 4-1 win over Capitals in Game 1

NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Rempe helped the New York Rangers get their post-season off to a strong start. Rempe and Artemi Panarin scored 33 seconds apart in the second period, and the Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Jimmy Vesey had a goal and an assist, Chris Kreider also scored, Barclay Goodrow had two assists for the Rangers. Igor Shesterkin finished with 20 saves. “It's obviously good to get that first one