Capitals get blown out 8-1 by Rangers in a game crucial to their playoff hopes

Charlie Lindgren allowed eight goals on 32 shots as the defense melted down in front of him, and the Washington Capitals blew a major opportunity to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race by losing to the already-eliminated New York Rangers 8-1. They now face a daunting task to get in: three points back with four games left to play. Will Cuylle scored with 31.5 seconds left to complete his first NHL hat trick. The Rangers have won five of their past six games at home.