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Since the last time these two teams played (and the Rangers shellacked the Caps at Verizon Center),...
Since the last time these two teams played (and the Rangers shellacked the Caps at Verizon Center), the Caps have changed in personnel, tactics and – most importantly – attitude. Until then, the team had zero swagger and very little real confidence. By trading for veterans Jason Arnott and Dennis Wideman, management showed they believed in the team by adding pieces to the puzzle that every player knew were needed to be a true contender. - Alan May on the Caps-Rangers series
