Rangers start hot, but can't finish in 5-3 loss to Capitals on Saturday

Ryan Strome scored his first goal with the Blueshirts

11/24/2018, 9:27 PM
Nov 24, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) hits New York Rangers defenseman Brendan Smith (42) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner
Nov 24, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) hits New York Rangers defenseman Brendan Smith (42) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner

The Rangers scored two straight goals to start this game off, but the Capitals came right back to deliver a 5-3 loss at The Garden on Saturday. >> Box score

First period:

  • 9:12 NYR Jimmy Vesey; Assists: Jesper Fast, Kevin Hayes

Second period:

  • 9:39 NYR Brady Skjei; Assists: Brendan Smith, Kevin Hayes
  • 10:10 WSH Nic Dowd; Assists: John Carlson, Brett Connolly
  • 16:27 WSH Jakub Vrana (Unassisted)
  • 19:30 WSH Alex Ovechkin; Assists: John Carlson, Dmitry Orlov

Third period:

  • 5:30 NYR Ryan Strome; Assists: Brett Howden, Neal Pionk
  • 13:36 WSH Brett Connolly; Assists: John Carlson, Jakub Vrana
  • 18:52 WSH Tom Wilson (Empty Net)


What's next:

The Rangers stay at The Garden to face the Senators on Monday at 7 p.m. 

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