Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers: Inside One of the NHL's Best Rivalries

NEW YORK—Hockey rivalries are like snowflakes or fingerprints—no two are exactly alike, each possessing unique qualities that distinguish them from others. What has developed between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers in recent years is no exception. Some rivalries have bad blood that has manifested naturally over the course of decades. Some are a product of location, a territorial battle for bragging rights between teams and fans that share state or provincial borders. Some are bo...