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Rangers Score 5 in the Second Period, Cruise to Blowout Win over Capitals
- On Sunday, the New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals 8-1, significantly damaging Washington's pursuit of an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
- Washington entered the game facing a must-win situation in the Metropolitan Division chase against the already-eliminated Rangers, making the loss particularly costly.
- Will Cuylle recorded his first NHL hat trick, while teammates Conor Sheary, Miller, Adam Sykora, Adam Fox, and Vincent Trocheck also scored for the Rangers.
- Washington goaltender Charlie Lindgren allowed eight goals on 32 shots, while Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin made 20 saves to secure the decisive victory.
- The Capitals will visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, while the Rangers host the Buffalo Sabres that night for their home finale.
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Fehérváry also scored in the match.
·Bratislava, Slovakia
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Capitals get blown out 8-1 by the Rangers in a game crucial to their playoff hopes
Charlie Lindgren allowed eight goals on 32 shots as the defense melted down in front of him, and the Washington Capitals blew a major opportunity to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race by losing to the already-eliminated New York Rangers 8-1.
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Total News Sources25
Leaning Left10Leaning Right2Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Left
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources lean Left
53% Left
L 53%
C 37%
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