Game Re-Caps

T.J. Oshie Scores Lone Goal in Capitals’ 2-1 Loss to Rangers

By Della Young·
Photo: Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images

The Washington Capitals fell to the New York Rangers by a score of 2-1 in a Sunday matinee at Madison Square Garden. The loss dropped the Capitals’ record to 20-15-6 and 46 points on the season. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren made 29 in the loss.

The Lineup

Max Pacioretty – Dylan Strome – T.J. Oshie
Hendrix Lapierre – Evgeny Kuznetsov – Anthony Mantha
Aliaksei Protas – Connor McMichael – Tom Wilson
Beck Malenstyn – Nic Dowd – Nicolas Aube-Kubel

Martin Fehervary – John Carlson
Ethan Bear – Nick Jensen
Joel Edmundson – Trevor van Riemsdyk

Lindgren
Darcy Kuemper

Scratches: Right-wing Matthew Phillips and defenseman Alex Alexeyev

Injuries: Captain Alex Ovechkin (lower body), defenseman Rasmus Sandin (upper body), left-wing Sonny Milano (upper body), and center Nicklas Backstrom (hip)

First Period

Left-wing Artemi Panarin would get the Rangers on the board fifty seconds into the game, giving New York an early 1-0 lead.

With under a minute to go, left-wing Alexis Lafrenière would make it a 2-0 game in favor of the Rangers.

Quick Stats

SOG: 10-6 Rangers

Face-Off Win %: 73% (Capitals), 26% (Rangers)

Hits: 8-4 Rangers

Second Period

Midway through, Oshie (4) would put the Capitals within one on a deflected shot. Strome (11) and Pacioretty (2) assisted.

Quick Stats

Total SOG: 21-18 Rangers

Face-Off Win %: 56% (Capitals), 43% (Rangers)

Total Hits: 13-6 Rangers

Third Period

The final frame went scoreless, with the Rangers securing a 2-1 win.

Quick Stats

Total SOG: 31-25 Rangers

Face-Off Win %: 57% (Capitals), 42% (Rangers)

Total Hits: 15-15

Notes Through the Game

  • Oshie has now scored in back-to-back games and has recorded four points (3g, 1a) in his last five games, dating back to December 14.
  • Pacioretty has recorded three points (1g, 2a) in his last four games.

Before starting a four-game Midwest road trip, the Capitals return to the District for a quick two-game homestand, hosting the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena on Tuesday. Monumental Sports Network will have the coverage beginning at 7 PM ET.

By Della Young