Capitals blown out 8-1 by Rangers, playoff hopes dim

Charlie Lindgren allowed eight goals on 32 shots as the Washington Capitals were blown out 8-1 by the New York Rangers on Sunday. The loss puts the Capitals three points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets and Islanders in the Metropolitan Division with just four games remaining.

Conor Sheary scored 23 seconds in, and Will Cuylle completed his first NHL hat trick as the Rangers, who are already eliminated from playoff contention, won for the fifth time in six home games.