Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Capitals beat Rangers to clinch Presidents' Trophy again (Yahoo Sports)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal with defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Justin Williams and Evgeny Kuznetsov scored and the Washington Capitals wrapped up their second consecutive Presidents' Trophy with a 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night. As Metropolitan Division champions, the top seed in the Eastern Conference and the team with the most points in the NHL, the Capitals wrapped up home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs. Williams tipped Alex Ovechkin's shot past Henrik Lundqvist on the power play in the second period, and Kuznetsov scored off the rush in the third.


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