The build-up to our first playoff game Wednesday night against the New York Rangers has been fairly muted and low key. Click here for a typical analysis of our pending series.

There is a mutual respect between organizations and players.

No one knows what to expect. We are a great unknown.

In many hockey circles and media centers, we have become underdogs to the New York Rangers.

We like playing with a chip on our shoulders. We expect to be underdogs to an Original Six powerhouse such as the New York Rangers.

We are young and they are experienced.

We are upstarts and they are hockey royalty.

Two contrasting styles with loud and passionate fan bases.

Low key business-like approach to Game 1: Mutual admiration.

The way it should be. Go Caps!