There is no shame in being beaten by one of the greatest goal-scorers in hockey history, but that did not make the Rangers’ 2-1 loss to the Capitals on Friday night any easier to take.
After having controlled the game at Capital One Arena for most of the night with a smothering defensive effort, the Rangers watched Alex Ovechkin score two short-range goals in the final seven minutes.
The Russian star scored twice in 3:09, giving him at least one in five consecutive games and 720 for his career.
The Rangers led, 1-0, when Ovechkin put in a loose puck from in front of the net with 6:42 remaining in regulation time.