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Rangers Fall 5-3 Against Washington - Game Recap
Alex Ovechkin was the difference, potting a pair for Washington on Tuesday as the Capitals skated off with a 5-3 victory over the Rangers at Capital One Arena.
The Capitals were a +137 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 6.0.
Washington got goals from Alex Ovechkin(2), Nic Dowd, Connor McMichael, and Aliaksei Protas in the victory. Ovechkin opened the scoring at 3:23 of the first period.
Logan Thompson turned in a 16-save effort for the Capitals.
New York got goals from Chris Kreider, Filip Chytil, and Will Cuylle in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
New York got a 41-stop effort from Igor Shesterkin in the loss.
Washington scored 0 times on 4 chances on the power play, while New York went 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot New York 46-19 in the game.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Canadiens. The Rangers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Ottawa.