Thursday, March 2, 2017

Vrana, Holtby help Caps edge Devils 1-0; home streak at 14 (Yahoo Sports)

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) stops the puck against New Jersey Devils left wing Miles Wood (44) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The NHL-leading Washington Capitals won their franchise-record 14th consecutive home game, beating the New Jersey Devils 1-0 thanks to rookie forward Jakub Vrana's power-play goal with about 12 1/2 minutes left in the third period Thursday night. Capitals goalie Braden Holtby only needed to make 15 saves for his eighth shutout of the season. New Jersey's previous season low for shots on goal was 17.


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