I don't know if they get by Tampa - I watched them and they seemed to be playing charmed hockey.
I thought the way the Rangers finished the season, they would be much stronger during the play offs. They really looked weak and tiny at times against the Caps- I thought the Islanders needed to get tougher, but they played with the Caps, played tough.
Honestly, I think the Rangers got lucky (and having home court so game 7 is home is huge & they earned it.)
I'm rooting for the Rangers as I am hoping to take a client or prospective client to a game here before its over.