NHL: Capitals beat Rangers 4-1

Marcus Johansson #90 of the Washington Capitals scores at 7:28 of the second period against Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on February 28, 2017 in New York City. (AFP)

The NHL-leading Washington Capitals have eased past the New York Rangers 4-1 at the Madison Square Garden.

It was the Rangers who went ahead 1-0, five minutes into the opening period. Marcus Johansson then netted the puck for the hosts to tie the game at 1-1.

Washington took the lead when Brett Connolly scored towards the end of the second period. Johansson then made it 3-1 early in the third.

And finally, Nicklas Backstrom scored a power-play goal to make it 4-1 and give head coach Barry Trotz his 700th career victory.

 


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