Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores the go ahead goal on New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Rangers took a lot of encouragement from their effort against the Capitals Friday night, but the bottom line is they lost two crucial points in their attempt to make the postseason. Despite a shutdown defense that limited scoring opportunities, the Rangers blew another third period lead and lost.
It was the fourth time in 14 games that the Rangers have taken a lead into the third period and lost with two losses in regulation.