nhl Game Recap
Rangers vs Capitals Final: 4-2 - Recap
Ryan Strome scored a pair of goals against the Capitals as New York handed Washington a 4-2 defeat on Thursday at Madison Square Garden.
The Rangers were a -110 favorite in the win. The combined score pushed PUSH the total, which closed at 6.0.
New York got goals from Ryan Strome(2), Anthony Bitetto, and Pavel Buchnevich in the victory. Strome opened the scoring at 1:41 of the first period.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 31 of 33 Washington shots in the victory.
Alex Ovechkin, and Carl Hagelin scored for the Capitals, finding the net behind Igor Shesterkin.
Washington got a 27-stop effort from Vitek Vanecek in the loss.
New York scored 0 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Washington went 0-for-4 with the man advantage.
New York lost the shots on goal battle to Washington by a margin of 33-31.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Islanders. The Capitals will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Philadelphia.