Rangers Defeat Capitals to Go Up 3-0 in Their Series
The New York Rangers took a commanding 3-0 in the first-round NHL playoff series by defeating the Washington Capitals 3-1 on Friday (April 25) at the Capitol One Arena. John Carlson put the Capitals on the board in the first period with a goal five minutes into the game. It was his 20th career playoff goal. The only active defensemen with as many tallies are Kris Letang (23), Brent Burns (23) and Victor Hedman (22). The Rangers answered back with goals from Chris Kreider and Barclay Goodrow to take a 2-1 lead into the first intermission. With his 67th career…