Henrik Lundqvist, Mats Zuccarello, Derek Stepan, Ryan McDonagh and the New York Rangers will attempt to reach the Eastern Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third time in four seasons when they play Erik Karlsson, Mark Stone, Craig Anderson, Derick Brassard and the Ottawa Senators in the second round. The teams play in Game 1 in Ottawa on Thursday, April 27. Here are players to watch from each team, the series schedule, odds and predictions for the second-round matchup.
New York Rangers
The Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens in six games, rallying from a 2-1 deficit with three straight wins.