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#MoCo Online: Washington Capitals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

The first-round series between the Capitals and the New York Rangers has folks talking.

The Washington Capitals took care of business at home, but lost to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Monday, narrowing their lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

The series has Montgomery County residents who love to "rock the red" tweeting.

@score429 tweeted: The Rangers-Caps series is the best of the 1st round.Tough, two-way hockey.The team that wins will be tough to beat in the East. #nyr #caps

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@moneymetalcakes of Olney encouraged fans to grow a playoff beard like the players: "Join me, grow a playoff beard at http://po.st/TLWWBR . The fan who raises the most $ now thru 5/10 at 730 pm wins a #Caps signed jersey."

@fatbradpitt of Silver Spring thought Caps defensive lapses contributed to Monday's loss: "No excuses though. They let NYR set up in front of Holtby too much. Only one game though. Wasn't expecting a sweep. #Caps."

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@youknowbrisow remains optimistic: "Congrats Rangers, you got the gift of 6 power plays. But the series is ours. #Caps"

Face-off for Game 4 is set for 7:30 Wednesday night in New York.

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