nhl Game Recap
Washington Falls 4-1 to Rangers - Recap
New York got a pair of goals from Artemi Panarin as the Rangers skated to a 4-1 victory over Washington on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.
Bettors who backed the Rangers were rewarded as +148 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.5.
New York got goals from Artemi Panarin(2), Pavel Buchnevich, and Brett Howden in the victory. Panarin opened the scoring at 1:14 of the second period.
Henrik Lundqvist turned in a 30-save effort for the Rangers.
Washington got a goal from Evgeny Kuznetsov in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Washington got a 27-stop effort from Braden Holtby in the loss.
On the power play, New York went 2-for-3, while the Capitals were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
New York outshot Washington 31-31 in the game.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Senators. The Capitals will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Vancouver.